Trevor James Signature Custom RAW Alto Saxophone

What they say

The Signature Custom is an award winning alto sax for the professional player

"On the specs alone it's an impressive horn. The build quality, the setup and the whole package adds up to a very credible pro-quality instrument - and when you factor in the feel, the tone and the response I think it's fair to say that the RAW XS raises the standard for the 21st century alto." Stephen Howard - Author of the Haynes Saxophone Manual

As an advanced sax player you may have experience of playing saxophones made of different metals and finishes. The Signature Custom saxophone aims to bridge the gap between what the player demands in their horn and what the manufacturer supplies in return.

The TJ 'RAW' Signature Custom saxophone was launched in 2012 following more than 2 years of testing, discussion and research with sax players around the world who wanted a genuine vintage sound along with an aged look to their instrument. Unlike many other companies who simply apply a coloured finish to the instrument to give it the appearance of being old, we have taken the saxophone in it's raw manufactured condition and added the mechanism.

So when we say the instrument is RAW...it really is! 

With older horns and their mechanism becoming fragile over the years through constant use, we have spent a lot of time researching the designs and durability of the older horns and utilising a naked or 'RAW' brass material for the body of the horn, we have added a mechanism which is very secure to the touch. From the pivot screws down to the padding, we have looked at how you expect a pro horn to sound and feel. The raw body tubing of the horn will begin to age naturally as soon as you start playing the instrument, and will look and play like a vintage sax without the worry of the mechanism going out of alignment.

The result?....An instrument with a wide tonal colour, many sound options and flexibility which is more personal, more advanced and unlike any other!

Specs

Key: Eb

Body: Raw brass with a waxed finish which wears away unevenly to produce a vintage look, engraved bow and bell

Neck: Signature Custom neck - raw brass

Key Mechanism: Raw brass with mother of pearl touchpieces

Auxiliary Keys: High F#, front F

Thumb Hook: Adjustable

Mouthpiece: Not included

Case: Shaped Trevor James case with front accessory pocket

Accessories: Pull through, cleaning cloth, reed, ligature, mouthpiece cap, cork grease, end plug