Trevor James SR Alto Sax Outfit - Gold Lacquer 374SR-KK

Trevor James SR Alto Sax Outfit - Gold Lacquer 374SR-KKOverview 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 cooperation with sax players around the World including players such as Andy Sheppard. 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

Overview

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 cooperation with sax players around the World including players such as Andy Sheppard. 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.

Professionally designed crook modifications producing a wide and open sound
Strengthened crook receiver
Larger body bore for excellent projection
Redesigned rounded keywork with dished table keys for a faster, smoother playing action
Professionally designed key tail assemblies for additional venting stability
Top quality Italian leather pads
Metal pad reflectors which give a dynamic & full bodied tone with crisp attack
Blue needle springs
Additional adjusting screws for finer playing adjustments
Designed and set-up in our pro-sax workshop in Lenham, Kent
Top quality Impact case
Neck strap.
Mouthpiece
Cap
Ligature
Reed

Gold lacquer.

How does it Feel & Sound?

• Professionally designed crook modifications typically found on more expensive horns – resulting in an incredibly free blowing instrument that is rewarding and fun to play.
• Rounded keywork featuring blue needle springs for a very natural key action that is particularly smooth and light to the touch.
• Larger body bore for excellent projection –this horn sounds balanced and confident with plenty of bottom end character.
• A laid back and mature tonal character that also excels at delivering a subtle sparkle when called upon.