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The revolutionary Alphasax by Trevor James!

£399.01

A full sized Eb alto saxophone designed for small hands so that younger players can now start 2 - 3 years earlier and weighing 33% less than most conventional models. An incredible 46% lighter in it's special lightweight hard case! Supplied with the YOU CAN PLAY TOO saxophone tuition DVD.
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Mistral Contoured Alto Saxophone Case

£30.00

In need of a light, practical hard case to take out and about?........

+£7.50 Postage and Packaging
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C. G Conn CAS280R Gold Lacquered Saxophone

£1,099.00

Engraved yellow brass body and keys, high F# key, adjustable right hand thumb rest, full-ribbed construction, leather-like backpack style case and Selmer USA mouthpiece included

RRP. £1315
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SOPRILLOGY

£12.00

The first CD dedicated to the Soprillo. 'Soprillogy' is over an hour long and includes new music for soprillo with piano, accordion and harp.
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Saxophone Journal Volume 33, Number 1 Sept/Oct 2008

£8.95

Please e-mail us at help@sax.co.uk if you would like to subscribe to the Saxophone Journal...
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OP/TECH USA S.O.S STRAP

£20.00

S.O.S. STRAP "Saves On Shoulders" with its unique internal control-stretch system and tailored design. It's the perfect strap for heavy bags and cases. The metal swivel snap hooks secure the strap to most bags and cases; however, they can be easily removed if the 1½" webbing is the preferred connection option. Once you experience the comfort of the new S.O.S. STRAP, it's sure to be a winner.
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Rampone & Cazzani Curved Soprano Case

£265.01

New in! These stunning Rampone & Cazzani curved soprano cases.

Please be aware that this case is only suitable for saxophones with detatchable necks and bell keys on the right hand side such as the current Yanagisawa models.
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Rampone & Cazzani R1 Jazz Straight Soprano Silver Plated

£1,918.00

Handmade Italian sax. Made from red brass. Old fashioned silver plating. Hand chiselled decoration. Looks & sounds like a vintage horn. Mouthpiece, accessories and the stunning deluxe case are all included in the price.
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Ex-demo Yamaha Custom YTS875EXS Tenor Sax Silver Plated

£2,631.00

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Vibes Electronic Whisper Mute for Alto Sax

£299.00

New lower cost competitor to the E-Sax, the Vibes sax mute shares many of the same very attractive qualities.

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Freeneck 3.1 with distance brace

£109.00

Pelvis belt, covered metal back support, shoulder straps, distance brace, bootlace sling
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Your first alto sax.

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Evette Alto Sax Outfit
A brand new alto sax for under £300!! If you have a limited budget then look no further than the Evette (by Julius Keilwerth) student alto sax outfit. There are many very poor student saxes on the market and this is not one of them! We have been very selective, thoroughly checking and rejecting many samples before arriving at the Evette which we are happy to endorse.

Supplied in a good quality hard case with back pack straps. Mouthpiece, reed, strap & cloth.

2 year guarantee.

Our Price (excluding vat): £254.47 (£299.00 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Prelude by Selmer (USA) AS700 Alto Sax
A brand new alto sax for under £300!! If you want an inexpensive alto that will get you started then we are happy to recommed the Prelude by Selmer USA - not to be confused with Selmer Paris. There are many very poor student saxes on the market and this is not one of them! We have been very selective, thoroughly checking and rejecting many samples before arriving at our recommendations. Supplied with hard case, strap, reeds & mouthpiece.

We highly recommend upgrading the mouthpiece to a Yamaha as it greatly improves the playability.

Our Price (excluding vat): £254.47 (£299.00 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Prelude "The Full Monty" Alto Sax Starter Pack with Yamaha Mouthpiece!
The excellent value for money Prelude (as above) but complete with all the extras that we recommed to give you the best possible chance of making it a success.

Extras include: Box of 10 Rico Reeds, Music Stand, Sax Stand, Absolute Beginners Sax Book & CD, Sax Care Kit & Mouthpiece Patches.

Best of all...a Yamaha mouthpiece is included with the pack making it easier to blow.

Our Price (excluding vat): £319.15 (£375.00 Including VAT at 17.5%)

The revolutionary Alphasax by Trevor James!
A full sized Eb alto saxophone designed for small hands so that younger players can now start 2 - 3 years earlier and weighing 33% less than most conventional models. An incredible 46% lighter in it's special lightweight hard case! Supplied with the YOU CAN PLAY TOO saxophone tuition DVD.

Our Price (excluding vat): £339.58 (£399.01 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Sakkusu Alto Sax-Pack in gold lacquer, with Yamaha mouthpiece
Excellent package for the beginner/intermediate player - free blowing with a comfortable fluid action & good tuning. To help the beginner it is supplied with a Yamaha 4c mouthpiece, widely regarded as the easiest model to start on. If you already play you have the option to select a more open No.5 or 6 mouthpiece. Logo engraved on the bell, fully gold lacquered, sexy black pearl buttons. Low Bb to top F#. 2 year guarantee.

Accessories include: Embroidered, padded sax strap & embroidered hard fitted case with back-pack straps & outer pocket. Metal sax stand, two reeds, cork grease and cleaning cloth. Complete with The YOU CAN PLAY TOO Saxophone DVD which takes you from the very beginning and assumes no prior musical knowledge. Learn at your own pace at home.

Can be hired for £75 per quarter.

Free UK mainland delivery.

Our Price (excluding vat): £306.38 (£360.00 Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Jupiter 567 Alto Sax Outfit
An excellent entry level sax from one of the most highly recommended suppliers of student saxes.

Our Price (excluding vat): £322.56 (£379.01 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Artemis (by Trevor James) Alto Sax - silver plated
If silver's your thing then look no further! The Artemis is a fine first sax and it is highly unusual to find a silver plated student sax. It will require a little extra cleaning but silver plate does provide additional resonance. Supplied by the much respected Trevor James Company with case, mouthpiece, strap & basic accessories.

Usually £499 but we have managed to negotiate this amazing price............

Our Price (excluding vat): £276.60 (£325.01 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Elkhart SXAD 'Enhanced' Deluxe Alto Sax
Deluxe model with slightly larger bell for extra projection. Special price to include FREE extras worth £64:

Selmer Sax Care Kit containing swab, mouthpiece brush, neck cleaner, cleaning brush, grease, key oil, polishing cloth & instructions.

Selmer Neotech strap. Very comfortable, slightly stretchy neoprene. Makes your sax feel up to 50% lighter.

Selmer Goldentone mouthpiece. Good USA made free blowing model ideal for a beginner.

Free UK mainland delivery. RRP £785

Our Price (excluding vat): £339.57 (£398.99 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Earlham EAS310 MK2 Alto Sax in gold lacquer
Professional model. All gold epoxy lacquered finish, detachable bell. High F# key and adjustable thumb rest. Power forged keywork. Supplied with a Bill Lewington Classic mouthpiece, ROVNER ligature, sling and polishing cloth. Complete in an attractive carrying case.

A very good student sax recommended by most education authorities. The inclusion of a ROVNER ligature is a nice touch! Despite their low cost we consider the Earlham range good quality and excellent value for money.

Supplied by: Bill Lewington Musical Instruments. One of the most famous old names in the UK brass & woodwind business. A small helpful specialist company based in Essex who check and adjust all saxes in their own workshops.

Free UK mainland delivery.
Our Price (excluding vat): £348.94 (£410.00 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Trevor James Classic Alto Sax-Pack in Gold Lacquer
An ideal first sax well made and individually set up in the UK. Packaged with all the essentials to get you started including high grade mouthpiece. All this is complete with The YOU CAN PLAY TOO Saxophone DVD which takes you from the very beginning and assumes no prior musical knowledge. Learn at your own pace at home. 1000's of adults who couldn't play sax before, can now - thanks to the Sax-Pack!

Free UK mainland delivery.

Optional extras (to give you the best possible start): Sax tuition book, music stand, pull-through, pad saver, extra reeds, reed case, mouthpiece patches.

Hire available at £99 per quarter (including VAT).

Our Price (excluding vat): £377.02 (£443.00 Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Trevor James Classic Alto Sax-Pack Black Nickel Plated
An ideal first sax well made and individually set up in the UK. Packaged with all the essentials to get you started including high grade mouthpiece, case, reeds, strap, grease, metal sax stand & 2 year guarantee. Complete with The YOU CAN PLAY TOO Saxophone DVD which takes you from the very beginning and assumes no prior musical knowledge. Learn at your own pace at home. 1000's of adults who couldn't play sax before, can now - thanks to the Sax-Pack!

Free UK mainland delivery.

Optional extras (to give you the best possible start): Sax tuition book, music stand, pull-through, pad saver, extra reeds, reed case, mouthpiece patches.

Rental available at £112 per quarter (including VAT).

Our Price (excluding vat): £436.59 (£512.99 Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Keilwerth Edition alto sax with silver plated SX professional neck!
Keilwerth Edition alto sax, brass body, high f#- key, gold lacquered, silver plated SX professional neck, case with back straps, incl., strap, ESM mouthpiece and ligature.

This is an excellent student saxophone with one very significant benefit - it is fitted with a German made silver plated SX professional neck! After you & your mouthpiece the crook (neck) has the most influence over your sound. Many players recognise this and customise their set up with crooks costing hundreds of pounds. This is the same SX professional neck fitted to the Keilwerth SX90R which costs over £2,000!

Our Price (excluding vat): £424.68 (£499.00 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Jupiter 769 Alto Sax Outfit
Along with Yamaha and Trevor James this is one of the most highly recommended student models. List price £799

Our Price (excluding vat): £557.45 (£655.00 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Keilwerth ST90 Series IV Alto in Gold Lacquer
The latest Julius Keilwerth Series 4 is a joint collaboration with the well respected Jupiter Sax Company who manufacture the German design. The end result is an excellent instrument at a fraction of the price it would be if made in Europe. We rate the Series 4 very highly and consider it one of the best student saxes. List price £872 incl.vat.

Our Price (excluding vat): £635.75 (£747.01 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Trevor James Horn Alto Sax-Pack in Gold Lacquer
OK, it's a lttle more expensive but is it worth it? YES! For over 20 years the TJ Horn has been recognised as one of the very best student/intermediate saxes. Its superior tone & feel makes life easier for beginners.

Designed by Trevor James, a double award winning sax in the Music Industries Awards. Often compared with the Yamaha YAS275 but we prefer the tone of the 'Horn'.

Supplied with all the usual sax-pack extras.

Free UK mainland delivery.

Optional extras (to give you the best possible start): Sax tuition book, music stand, pull-through, pad saver, extra reeds, reed case, mouthpiece patches.

Rental available at £125 per quarter (including VAT).

Our Price (excluding vat): £509.79 (£599.00 Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Yamaha YAS275 Alto Sax
Yamaha’s 275 series saxes offer a perfect introduction to the world of the saxophone. Whether a beginning student, or an advanced player needing a doubling instrument, the 275 series saxes offer surprisingly high quality features at a student model price.

Free blowing and nice light action, this is a great instrument for serious beginners and ideal for students at an intermediate standard who don't want to part with a lot of cash.

Packaged with Yamaha high grade mouthpiece, case, reed, strap & grease.

Supplied by: Yamaha Musical Instruments who set the standards most others try to follow.

Free UK mainland delivery.

Optional extras (to give you the best possible start): Sax stand, video/DVD, tuition book, music stand, pull-through, pad saver, extra reeds, reed case, mouthpiece patches."

Our Price (excluding vat): £578.73 (£680.01 Including VAT at 17.5%)

P.Mauriat PMSA-202 Custom Class Alto Sax
This sax is too good to be classed as just a student model - but look at the price! A cut above anything else in the same price bracket and a horn that will hold it's own against far more expensive instruments.

Fully gold lacquered with top F#. Extensive hand engraving to bell and bow. With shaped case and basic mouthpiece. Free UK mainland delivery.

"Today's music demands a saxophone that can do it all. Built with quality French materials, the P. Mauriat Saxophones have fantastic response, a big, full, sound, precise intonation and outstanding key action. Line them up against the best, and at a significantly lower cost, the P. Mauriat Custom Class Saxophones will take them all on. These are great saxophones!" -Roger Greenberg (Professor of Saxophone, Emeritus University of Northern Colorado.)

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Our Price (excluding vat): £594.89 (£699.00 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Jupiter 769BL Alto Sax Outfit in Solid Black Lacquer
Black lacquer body with gold lacquer inner bell and keywork. Black lacquer is more than just a colour. The sax is made from regular brass before a black lacquer is applied which is thicker than the regular gold or clear lacquer. This thicker lacquer has a greater dampening effect on the vibrations enhancing a warmer, darker tone.

List price £999
Our Price (excluding vat): £714.90 (£840.01 Including VAT at 17.5%)

Trevor James Horn Alto Sax-Pack in Black Nickel
Luxury black nickel plated brass with clear lacquer finish. Inlaid "TJJ" motif on the crook. Black nickel is more than just a colour. The sax is made from regular brass, then black nickel plated. This thin layer of nickel produces it's own resonance giving greater clarity to the sound. By comparison, solid black lacquer has a dampening effect on the vibrations enhancing a warmer, darker tone.

Supplied with all the usual sax-pack extras.

Our Price (excluding vat): £582.12 (£683.99 Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Trevor James Horn 'Vintage Series' Alto Sax-Pack fully silver plated
Trevor James have decades of experience making silver flutes which has enabled them to produce the best silver plating we have seen on saxophones. The downside of owning a beautiful silver sax is usually all the cleaning so TJ silver saxes are clear lacquered. Less time cleaning and more time playing!

Supplied with all the usual sax-pack extras.

Our Price (excluding vat): £613.61 (£720.99 Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Optional Accessories - Tick each box to make your selection.
We suggest a selection of the following optional extras (to give you the best possible start): Sax tuition book, video, CD, music stand, sax stand, pull-through or pad saver to dry inside the sax, extra reeds, reed case, mouthpiece patches.

Tick the individual boxes alongside each item to select the extras you want. Then click "Add To Shopping Cart."

Jazz/Blues Method CD & Book Tuition for Alto Sax (by John O'Neill)
*CD WITH 69 TRACKS

*HIGH QUALITY MODERN RECORDINGS

*EXCELLENT BOOK FROM ABSOLUTE BEGINNINGS TO INTERMEDIATE.

*AVAILABLE FOR ALTO or TENOR

This is so much fun! Karaoke for the sax ! Seriously though, it is one of the best teaching systems available. The book takes you from the day you get home with basic assembly instructions and exercises. Through to intermediate standard playing. Each track teaches you something new and you’ll be playing Blues for Beginners within the first few days! Very well thought out with the band on one side of the stereo and the sax on the other - so you can play along or go solo!

The Jazz Method will guide beginners of all ages from producing their first note to the performance of full blown jazz pieces.
Our Price (excluding vat): £19.99

The Complete Sax Player Series Omnibus edition
By Raphael Ravenscroft (The man who played the great Baker Street sax solo!)

A complete tuition book from day 1.

This contains many great solos: Baker St, Pink Panther, Careless Whisper, Just the way you are, Take 5, Street Life, Take the A train etc.
Our Price (excluding vat): £24.95

Upgrade your accessories with the BG ProPack+ for alto saxophone
Great new product from BG (France). Ideal if you have a sax with the very basic accessories usually included. BG are world renowned for producing the highest quality saxophone accessories and most players will eventually invest in them.

This upgrade pack contains all the following:

L12 ligature for improved binding of the reed on to the mouthpiece, eliminating squeaks and warming the tone.

A11L Mouthpiece cushions (self adhesive) reduce wear and improve playing comfort.

S10SH strap with padded neck cushion for added comfort. Through away that thin strap and stop getting a sore neck!

A30 cleaning swab for drying the inside of the sax. A thick chamois style that really works.

A65S pad dryer for eliminating annoying sticky pad problems.

Total price of buying these items individually is £64.

Makes a great gift for the sax player in your life!

Our Price (excluding vat): £46.81 (£55.00 Including VAT at 17.5%)

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