Jupiter 2015 catalog

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1100 SERIES PRODUCT GUIDE


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JUPITER Instrument

Jupiter has been creating band instruments that give musicians the confidence to perform their very best and fully express their creativity. Jupiter’s goal is to offer a wide variety of high quality instrument models to serve players of all levels of expertise. With extensive experience in manufacturing, Jupiter selects the finest materials from around the world to build your instrument. Every Jupiter band instrument is built to stringent ISO 9001 standards ensuring manufacturing quality to the highest level. The remarkable consistency and excellence of Jupiter instruments is in part the result of a working environment committed to its employees and a continuous investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment.

Tested in the Real World

Jupiter is in constant contact with its network of performing artists, educators, repair technicians and dealers who see the instruments under "real world" conditions. These professionals have participated in the design and testing of Jupiter products, ensuring that your instrument is not only durable, but capable of responding to the subtle nuances of a variety of players in a variety of performance situations.

The 1100 Series

Jupiter is dedicated to meeting the demands of aspiring students and amateur professionals by fulfilling performance requirements with high quality standards that exceed expectation. The 1100 series incorporates details ranging from the selection of materials and playing mechanisms to a choice of beautiful, durable finishes further differentiating this instrument offering from the competition.


CONTENT JUPITER WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS

JUPITER BRASS INSTRUMENTS

4 Clarinets

16 Trumpets

8 Saxophones

20 Flugelhorns 24 French Horns 28 Euphoniums

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WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS



CLARINET



JCL1100 CLARINET JUPITER JCL1100 is an intermediate level clarinet which provides optimal features at comparative pricing level. With selected wood and newly designed tone holes, the new clarinet provides professional quality tone and sound.

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Balanced tone and resonance

Selected Granadilla wood with no bell ring design shows a naturally elegant appearance. It is lighter in weight and enables balanced resonance.

Wider range of function and playability

Ergonomically designed high register key provides easier fingering when playing a more complex piece. It is able to fulfill the needs of student to intermediate level players, extended life time usage of the instrument.

Higher value perceived packaging

Luxury and better protection for the instrument.

Features - 0.577� bore - Standard Eb lever key - Silver plated nickel silver key material - Padded adjustable thumb rest - Metal tenons - Uplifted C/G tone hole - Adjustable screw on low F/C key - Left hand spatula keys pin mechanism - Luxury well protected case

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SAXOPHONE



Response Personified

JAS1100 JTS1100 SAXOPHONE The new Jupiter JAS1100 and JTS1100 saxophones combine classic, hand crafted designs with 21st century technology to produce instruments of exceptional sonic quality and beauty. From the specially treated “Sona-Pure” necks to the meticulously crafted hand-formed bells, the saxophones are exceptional performers and a great addition to any musician’s instrument collection. Both alto and tenor are available in either gold lacquer finish body with gold lacquer keys or bright silver-plated finish body with your choice of silver-plated or gold lacquered keys.

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Adjusting screw seesaw mechanism provides quicker key response and operation efficiency in high & low register notes.


Tonal Focus and Projection

The hydraulically drawn “SonaPure” brass neck undergoes a controlled annealing process that produces a full tonal warmth and presence with a solid attack across the complete performance range of the instrument.

Mechanical Innovation

A patented G key adjusting screw assembly combined with a unique adjustable rocker key octave mechanism facilitate fast, accurate regulation. These features compliment the upper and lower stack adjusting screws to ensure accurate articulation.

Personalized Playability

Patented adjustable palm keys provide the player greater comfort and flexibility while the high F# key, adjustable front F key, and tilting G#/Bb table keys offer easier transitioning for improved agility.

Features -

Patented adjustable palm keys for better playing comfort Patented adjustable screw seesaw mechanism for improved articulation Patented G key and rocker octave key adjusting mechanisms for easier regulation “Sona-Pure” brass neck for a full tonal presence Blued steel and phosphor bronze springs provide excellent key response Adjustable thumb hook and key guard felts BG saxophone strap Choice of classic black leather B series wood frame case or lightweight and stylish FQ series case Appearance detail: natural shell keys and engraving orchid on the bell

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Sona Pure Neck

Adjustable Palm Keys

Engraved Orchid

JBS1100 SAXOPHONE 12

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Sona Pure Curve & Straight Necks

Adjustable Palm Keys

JSS1100 SAXOPHONE Bell Wire

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BRASS INSTRUMENTS


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TRUMPET


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JTR1100 TRUMPET

The Jupiter JTR-1100S, JTR-1102R, and JTR-1104R Trumpets produce a wide range of tonal colors that meet any musical demand. Whether you are looking for a dynamic, classic, or majestic sound, the 1100 Series has the power and versatility to provide a limitless range of musical expression.

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Efficiency

Reverse yellow brass leadpipe design provides a more open air column for better range and response.

DYNAMIC JTR-1100S

Diversity

Hand-crafted 4.8� yellow brass bell with oversized bell wire for added brilliance and projection.

Classic

Yellow brass standard leadpipe design offers a variety of tonal colors to fulfill multiple performance demands.

Hand-crafted 4.8� rose brass bell with oversized wire for added tonal warmth and resonance. JTR-1102R

Action And Agility

Dual-lapped Monel valves loaded with stainless steel springs provide smooth operation and consistent feel.

Clarity

Rose brass, standard leadpipe design helps provide a darker, more centered tonal quality to fulfill the demands of classical and ensemble literature.

Majestic

Specially design, uniform thickness 4.8" rose brass bell delivers tonal warmth and exceptional dynamic range. JTR-1104R

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FLUGEL HORN


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JFH1100 FLUGEL HORN

The Jupiter JFH1100R flugelhorn is the perfect choice for the aspiring student, artist or educator wanting to fill the warm, ballad voicing within solo or ensemble literature. This instrument is well suited for multiple performance applications and delivers a beautiful tonal presence. Available exclusively with a rose brass bell and your choice of lacquer or silver-plated finish, this versatile flugelhorn fills the needs of the most demanding soloist or section.

Reliable Refinements

Enhanced bracing throughout the instrument transmits increased tonal resonance while adding strength for better alignment and greater durability.

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Sophisticated Sound

The specially designed rose brass bell and tunable yellow brass mouthpipe are created using a special manufacturing technique that ensures uniform thickness. The end result is an instrument that produces a warm, focused tone quality with excellent definition.

Precision Performance

The combination of duallapped pistons with a newly designed third valve tuning trigger incorporating a stainless steel mechanical linkage ensures improved action and agility.

Personalized Playability

Comfortably designed and well balanced this free blowing instrument responds well in all registers and provides excellent intonation throughout the entire tonal range.

Features - Conical 10.5mm (433�) bore with a 15.2mm (6�) hand-crafted rose brass bell produces a dark rich timbre full of brilliant overtones - Available in both rose brass JFH1100R or silver plated rose brass JFH1100RS - Yellow brass adjustable mouthpipe ensures precise intonation - Dual lapped monel valves - Custom 3rd valve trigger with fast action, stainless steel mechanical linkage - JKC-52B wood frame case

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FRENCH HORN



JHR1100 FRENCH HORN The Jupiter JHR1100L/DL has a newly refined bore and medium-large throated bell that together produce incredible response and playability. The instrument is built around the popular Geyer wrap configuration reducing resistance for a more even tonality throughout the instrument range. The JHR1100L/DL Double Horns possess a tonal color and transparency that are well suited for multiple performance applications and provide remarkable volume and sonic brilliance.

Power and Projection

The specially designed yellow brass bells and rose brass mouthpipes are created to ensure uniform thickness. The end result is an instrument that produces a commanding tone with defined clarity perfect for the most demanding repertoire.

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Crafted to Perform

The combination of doublelapped rotor valves with a newly designed mechanical linkage and nickel silver rotor casing ensure improved action and agility.

Built for Dependability

Enhanced bracing throughout the instrument transmits increased tonal resonance while providing more strength for better alignment and greater durability.

Comfort and Playability

An adjustable thumb lever repositioned on the 2nd valve casing facilitates more centralized operation of the 4th rotor mechanism giving the player greater comfort and smoother action.

Specifications -

.472� (12mm) bore 11.9� (302mm) custom-process yellow brass bell Uniform, precision tapered rose brass mouthpipes Nickel silver valve casing Mechanical linkage with metal ball joints and string action thumb lever Adjustable 4th valve thumb lever JHR-1150L fixed bell model includes ABS wood frame case JHR-1150DL detachable bell includes either backpack case or wood frame case

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EUPHONIUM


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JEP1120R EUPHONIUM The Jupiter JEP1120 compensating euphonium is the answer for the aspiring student, artist and educator that demands an instrument with impeccable intonation and playability. The full compensating valve system with dual bore graduations takes intonation to the next level of performance. The JEP1120 is well suited for multiple performance applications and delivers exceptional projection and tonal clarity. Available in the traditional 3+1 valve configuration with your choice of brass lacquer or silver-plated finish, this versatile euphonium fulfill the most rigorous demands of any low brass soloist or section.

Acoustically Assembled

Enhanced bracing throughout the instrument transmits increased tonal resonance providing more strength for better alignment and greater durability.

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Resonant and Responsive

A meticulously hand crafted 12.2” yellow brass bell combined with custom-drawn rose brass mouthpipes and tuning slide crooks together unite to project a rich, sonorous timbre rich with vibrant overtones.

Pitched to Perfection

The compensating valve system provides superb intonation throughout the instrument’s range with the advantage of being able to play in the lower octaves using conventional fingerings.

Playability Personified

Ergonomically designed and very responsive this free blowing instrument performs easily in all registers and offers excellent projection and tonal transparency. The dual-lapped stainless steel valves with Stelrin guides ensure smooth, quiet operation for the most demanding passages.

Features - The graduated 15mm (.590”) - [4th valve 16mm - 16.8mm (.630-.660”) bore] and 310mm (12.2”) yellow brass bell with open taper delivers a full, rich sound with brilliant overtones - Full Compensating System for impeccable intonation especially in the lower register - Rose brass leadpipe and tuning slide crooks provide increased longevity while adding tonal warmth - 3+1 stainless steel dual-lapped piston valve configuration offers smooth action - Capable with Jupiter water reservoir set (JCM-EPWR1N) - With Lyre holder and strap holder suitable to all occasions - Available in both clear lacquer JEP1120 or bright silver-plate finish JEP1120S - Includes wood-frame case for excellent protection

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K.H.S. Musical Instrument Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in Taiwan R.O.C. Š2015 JUPITER


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