Description

What they say

A quality step-up for those upgrading from their first sax.

Launched in January 2011, the Trevor James ‘SR’ alto has been developed in close co-operation with sax players around the world. Using the hand built professional Signature Custom models as the template, the SR instruments have taken on many of the mechanism and crook features that were previously only available to professional players. The results are very free blowing alto saxophones with rich tonal characteristics.

The SR has rich tonal characteristics with plenty of projection. Professionally designed crook modifications help produce a wide and open sound, and a larger body bore allows for excellent projection. The strengthened crook receiver adds a little more weight for a richer sound.

As well as the body, the keywork has been redesigned with more rounded keys, and dished table keys for a smoother playing action. Professionally designed key arms and top quality Italian leather pads allow for additional venting stability, and metal pad reflectors allow for a dynamic & full bodied tone with crisp attack. Blue needle springs are used on this model as they hold the tension more effectively and so further enhance the key action.

The lack of lacquer does mean occasional cleaning with a silver cloth is required in order to maintain the finish. However, the added layer of resonant precious metal gives more projection and a wonderful extra dimension to the sound.

Specs

Key: Eb

Body and Crook: Silver plated brass throughout

Key Mechanism: Silver plated brass with mother of pearl touchpieces – up to high F#

Pads: High quality Italian pads with metal reflectors

Accessories: High quality neck strap, TJ mouthpiece, ligature and cap, high quality reed, pull through and cork grease

Case: Lightweight contoured carry case with backpack straps