Trevor james

"Trevor James & Co have used their understanding of good design, their focus on innovation and customer satisfaction and keen insistence on quality control to fundamentally change our expectation of what quality at a price can mean" - Clarinet and Saxophone Magazine - Sept. 2004

The Range (Many available to hire)
(Horn Classics supplied by us as complete SAX-PACKS with tuitional book, DVD, accessories, music & sax stands)

The Company was formed in 1979 by the enterprising and inquisitive flute repairer and maker, Trevor J. James. Since then it has grown in depth and strength through very close contact and interaction between teachers, players, shops and distributors around the world. This interaction between Trevor J. James & Co. and the musician can be described simply as the constant exchange of ideas both on the specific sound and the technical requirements of modern day players. As a result, product improvement strategies developed from this exchange have ensured that Trevor J. James saxophones are now regarded as one of the leading ranges in the world.

Whilst the big music manufacturers churned out instruments by the thousands to saturate the markets, the very close relationship between Trevor J. James & Co. and the musician has enabled a more individual approach with structured market analysis undertaken within many of the world’s music instrument markets. The results of each stage were carefully discussed and conclusions drawn, leading to the instruments becoming, and remaining, successful because of their unique sound quality, ease of playability and attention to the manufacturing detail.

By the late 1980’s demand had grown to the point where the Company’s original premises in London were simply no longer adequate. In 1988 Trevor J. James & Co. moved their headquarters to a converted Victorian school building in Maidstone, England, where they installed their workshops and offices. In 2004 the company relocated to an impressive new purpose built facility in Lenham, Kent.

All Trevor J. James saxophones undergo strict manufacturing and quality control tests. The Maidstone workshops ensure that all instruments are finished, set-up and regulated to the very highest level.

Why Trevor J. James & Co. Saxophones? Launched to great acclaim in 1990 in front of an internationally invited audience in Maidstone, the ‘Horn’ alto saxophone has won many awards and friends both in the U.K and overseas.

Despite the influx of cheaper own-brand instruments flooding Europe, the MIA double award winning ‘Horn’ alto saxophone remains at the top of many saxophone teachers’ recommendation list. By refusing to compromise on quality of build and mechanism, the outstanding tone and touch of the ‘Horn’ alto saxophone remains its biggest asset.

The success of the ‘Horn’ alto began the clamour for other versions. Nowadays the range includes tenors, sopranos and even a straight alto!

Subject: A Big thank you - TJJ Rev II Tenor & Audio Technica ATM350CW Mic
I would just like to say thank you for delivering my TJJ Rev II Tenor so quickly last September, I decided last minute to treat myself for my birthday, and low and behold it arrived the next day (on my Birthday) I could not have been happier J I hadn’t played for a while and when the tone of the Sax went muffled I called for advice, the chap I spoke to was most helpful, and as it turned out it was that my embouchure had strengthened quicker than I had anticipated and I needed a stronger reed. I then ordered an Audio Technica ATM350CW Mic with ATW701 UHF Diversity Wireless system last week, again, your service could not have been better. It arrived the next day and the guys I play with were astounded by the improvement in sound, previously I had been using a vocal mic pointed downwards. I will certainly be using and recommending (I have already) Sax.uk. Looking forward to doing business with you again, it’s not often you can say that these days. Thank you again, Simon (Wheezy) Lee

I started renting Trevor James Classic Sax-Pack from you in November 2005 which I later purchased. I had never played a musical instrument before and couldn't read music. A friend has helped me learn to not only play the Sax but also to read music and on July 7th at the age of 31 I sat and passed the ABRSM Grade 3 Alto Saxophone exam. If it hadn't been for the excellent service you provide with your Sax-Packs I probably would never have even tried to learn the Saxophone. Thank you for making it so easy for me to start as I have had many hours of enjoyment playing my Saxophone and the sense of achievement in passing my first ever music exam (with a Distinction - 137 out of 150). Adrian Huw Isaac. Briton Ferry, South Wales

From: "Andrew Aspital" aspital@tiscali.co.uk
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 8:58 PM
Subject: Trevor James Signature Custom
Dear all at sax.co.uk, Thank you very much for sending me my TJ Sig. Custom Alto, it's absolutely fantastic and exactly if not better than I expected. It all arrived safely and very quickly at my school in less than 24hrs. Thank you again for all your help and feel free to use this on your testimonials page. Regards, Jonathan Aspital

From: "KNewton" knewton@openlink.org
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 9:13 PM
Subject: thank you order TJ Signature Tenor Sax
I have received my new TJ Signature Tenor Sax. It is awesome, I wish I'd bought one years ago. Thank you for the speedy delivery and excellent service. Best wishes Kate Newton

Sent: 28 February 2006 18:37
Subject: RE: Trevor James Sax
Hello again, Olle here...Today I received my TJ saxophone, fast deliver and a superb model (classic student). I really enjoyed my contacts with Chris onSaxophones. uk. Really serious and my questions where fast and gentle replied and after order the saxophone it just took one day from shipping to my door in Sweden! Here in Sweden a similar saxophone will cost much more. I will really recommend to purchase at Saxophones.uk I am very pleased! Olle in Ronneby Sweden

From: "Tracie Livingsq" tipsy_tracy20@hotmail.com
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 10:37 AM
Subject: Thank you!!!! Trevor James
I came in on Saturday and bought a Trevor James. I just wanted to say thank you for all the help and advice you gave. I didn't think it would be that hard a decision to make but with so much choice and so many different sounds it proved extremely difficult! I'm really happy with the model i walked away with and so far it has given me hours of pleasure, and i have only had it for 5 days!!!!! Thanks once again, Tracy Livings

From: Hudd, John

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 5:15 PM

Subject: Silver plated Trevor James Classic

Just a quicky. First of all thanks for the excellent advice and service you guy ALWAYS give... It doesn't seem to matter how late in the day I put an order in .. BING it turns up the next day .. thank you. Likewise thanks for the advice on the Sax, I just got off of you the Silver plated Trevor James Classic ... love it, the sound the feel the look. I adore it. John

From: Paul Barker

To: chrisb@sax.co.uk

Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 3:20 PM

Subject: Re: Thank You

Just a quick message of thanks.. Received my Trevor James Classic sax today. As I mentioned I have been playing the clarinet for 2 years, from scratch at the age of 44 with no prior musical background. You're advice was spot on. First blow I got a note, then got a bit fed up because I couldn't blow the low notes so I left it a couple of hours.. Then got going again like a speed train. Low notes came, high notes sounded great. Within an hour I was playing most of my clarinet music. The fingering is so much easier, and no over the break. The sax looks and plays excellent. A big thanks to everyone at SAX.co.uk. Give me 150 years then look for my name in lights!!! Cheers Paul Barker, Grimsby

From: philip.poulter@intecbilling.com
Sent: 23 September 2004 09:02
Subject: RE: Bit of help (Trevor James Classic Tenor Sax)
Just a short note of thanks. The sax is excellent and everything I need. The tone is much better that the old one I had and I can get down to bottom B flat with control and softness I could never do that on the old one. Thanks for all your help Best Regards Phil

Subject: Sax Delivered
Mr Clifton Tristan, I would like to thank you for your excellent service. The saxophone has been delivered today at 13:00 (C.E.T). We received it in excellent condition. We are greatly indebted for your staff co-operation....We paid no custom tariff. I played the saxophone and was very satisfied with the tone. 'Trevor James' company has a high standard of craftsmanship....Yours faithfully, Angelo Borg and my father (Malta)

Subj: Many thanks
Date: 27/06/02 14:31:38 GMT Daylight Time
From: washington@tesco.net (Washington)
Many thanks for such a great service, you are a credit to the world of the Sax, I unpacked my TJJ like a child at Christmas, spent the first few hours just looking at it with admiring glances as it stands in pride of place in the corner of the living room. Day four and I've mastered my first tune after practicing my first scale from the CD tutor, this I'm proud to say after just one hour a day, the dog no longer has her paws over her hears must be a good sign). Just wish that I'd done this years ago, but as you say never to late to learn ( I'm 50) and I hope to be nearly as good as my namesake "Grover" in a few years time ;) Once again many thanks and best regards I'll be in touch for some tutor books quite soon. Peter J Washington.

Subj: Trevor James Horn Vintage Silver Tenor Sax
Date: 22/11/02 12:48:24 GMT Standard Time
From: Lucieland1
Just to let you know that I have just got my sax, and I have never ever seen anything so beautiful in all my life. Thank everyone there for all the advice they gave me on which one to choose, I am so happy. Kind regards Tonya Carpenter