Signature Custom - Alto Saxophone - Unlacquered Raw XS

£2,749.00
Description

A great British sax that jazz players will love

The Signature Custom range has established Trevor James as one of the World's finest saxophone makers. Designed and hand built in the UK, this Raw XS model features an unlacquered hand polished finish and an enlarged bell offering a bigger broader sound.

Description

Hand built under the supervision of Trevor James' head technician Dave Farley at their UK headquarters, the Signature Custom range is one of the finest available.

Rather than the usual treatment of polishing and buffing, the raw brass is left in its natural state and simply 'dip cleaned'. It is then left unlacquered so that the brass can resonate to its full potential. This XS model is then hand polished creating not just a more sophisticated finish but an even more resonant sound.

The action is smooth and solid without being too heavy, the sound is dynamic and expressive. The unlacquered raw brass gives a greater texture and openness compared with regular polished and lacquered finishes.

We were a little doubtful that extensive hand polishing could change the tonal characteristics...until we played it! More power & projection and it looks great.

Features

 Material: Brass

 Finish: Raw unlacquered hand polished

 Key Touches: Mother of Pearl

 Neck: Signature Custom neck

 Engraving: Engraved bow and bell

 Case: Trevor James case

 Mouthpiece: None

 Made in: UK

• Free Professional Set Up & Free Check over within a Year

 Recommended for: All standards including professionals, especially those playing jazz, soul, rock & funk

Reviews

I have just had a good blow on both alto and tenor versions of the Raw Brass model and can't believe how dynamic and expressive the sound is! There is a much greater texture and open-ness over and above the regular polished and lacquered finishes, and I think that Trevor James have discovered a formula that will speak volumes to many a jazz player! Jim (Sax.co.uk)

The Trevor James Signature Custom RAW alto is one of the best modern saxophones I have played to date. It performs consistently all the way up and down the horn. I love the rich but present tone which malleable enough for me to express myself honestly and directly through the instrument. The quality of materials and workmanship are second to none. James Morton

 

Delivery & Returns

FREE DELIVERY ON ALL ORDERS OVER £100 TO UK MAINLAND

FAST & FULLY INSURED INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. PAY THE FINAL LANDED COST AT CHECKOUT!

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RETURNS

Goods purchased online can be returned within 14 days of receipt. This does not apply to custom ordered goods, products where hygiene is concerned and product seals have been broken (reeds, mouthpieces etc), digital download codes or software licences. Goods purchased through our website cannot be returned to our retail stores.

Exclusive to SAX Customers

FREE 42-POINT PRO SAXOPHONE SET-UP INCLUDED

All of our instruments are fully checked and set-up by our experienced technicians. Regardless of size or price - all saxophones go through the same process.  Here at SAX, we know that when you buy an instrument, our pro set up is absolutely essential to ensure the instrument you're purchasing is playing to it's optimum performance. 

Furthermore, we offer an exclusive benefit to our customers. Any new saxophone purchased from us can be returned within a year for a FREE checkover to make sure your saxophone continues to perform its best.

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