New To Sax, Need Help

skud_kid · Jul 27, 2006

Im looking to shell out some hard earned cash on my first sax and have fell in love with the Trevor James Limited Edition 25th Ann sax, i love the black bell and silver pads and the detailing

please help

P.s Did they ever do a 25 anniversary gold laquar version ?

Pete Thomas · Jul 27, 2006

The only Trevor James I tried was the Signature series and I was quite pleasantly surprised.

Bobby G · Jul 27, 2006

Hi Skud Kid. I've owned a couple of Trevor James alto saxes and got on well with them. Nice and light under the fingers, and easy-blowing.

Whatever you choose, I hope you enjoy your sax.

Cheers, Bob

Rogerb · Jul 27, 2006

Have a look at the Hanson saxes, too.

Many of us on this forum can vouch personally for their quality and VFM 🙂

If you want a 'special' finish, talk to Alastair Hanson; I'd bet that if they can accommodate you they will!

http://www.saxophonesdirect.com/

Pete Thomas · Jul 27, 2006

Rogerb wrote:
Have a look at the Hanson saxes, too.

Many of us on this forum can vouch personally for their quality and VFM 🙂

If you want a 'special' finish, talk to Alastair Hanson; I'd bet that if they can accommodate you they will!

http://www.saxophonesdirect.com/

Very true

tengu01 · Jul 27, 2006

Hey there Skud Kid,

I haven't played a Hanson, but they seem to have really good reviews here. I own a trevor james classic tenor and I think they're good value for money. Also, the limited edition one does look rather special.

So I think you should do it. DO IT NOW

😉

skud_kid · Jul 27, 2006

Just phoned trevor james and they have told me to get the serial number of the sax i have seen to check out that it is a genuine item

I have managed to talk the guy down to 775 for the sax which was really my budget gone. I found out it is a gold sax but i thought that al the anniversary editions were nickel and black?

Anyway nice to meet you all and hope to get some good advice being a newbie to the site and the saxophone for that matter

skud_kid · Jul 27, 2006

well just a update i bit the bullet and bought a sax off saxophones.co.uk instead of the one off e bay and i get the feeling im gonna love it. I went for the one i want instead of my budget. The girlfriends purse is gonna be hit hard this month, guess she will be paying for meals or once lol

Please check out the link and tell me what you think of my new sax, oh by the way its alto im learning

http://www.saxophones.co.uk/index2.html

cheers guys :w00t:

Pete Thomas · Jul 27, 2006

That link is to the whole saxophones.co.uk site (The site is in a frameset so you'll need to link to the actual picture or page - I think you need to right click or ctrl click to do that)

tengu01 · Jul 27, 2006

Good man.

I am sure it's a decision you won't regret. I also blew a large chunk of money I had earmarked for school on my first saxophone. Best purchase I ever made ;o)

Good luck

suethesax · Jul 27, 2006

Good luck with the new sax - you will soon grow to love it 🙂

skud_kid · Jul 27, 2006

http://www.saxophones.co.uk/acatalog/Trevor_James_Anniversary_Alto_Sax.html

Sorry guys, this should work now

Pete Thomas · Jul 27, 2006

Congratulations and good luck - you must be very excited about that.

skud_kid · Jul 27, 2006

yeh really excited, my first sax and i had my first lesson monday gone. So at least i can sort of play heard it throught the grapevine when it gets here lol

saxismyaxe · Jul 27, 2006

Funny how one's first "real" sax has an almost initiation rite mysticism about it regarding looks/cosmetics etc. As you progress and mature as a musician, the main priorities will be how it plays/sounds.

Please don't think that I'm knocking your selection, as judging by what my British friends say about these horns, they are nice in all regards. I'm just reminiscing about a rite we all seem to matriculate through as horn players/collectors.

Be prepared to build a virtual shrine to this brand spanking new, shiny horn until the newness wears off! I know I did with my first one long (too long!) ago.😉

A hearty welcome the the club M8!😀

tengu01 · Jul 27, 2006

Hear hear.

My first sax was an Earlham "Artist" model. Knowing absolutely nothing about saxophones, I fell in love with it's gunmetal grey/black finish and gold keys.

And I still love it. It's held its own among other saxophones at jams, recording sessions and gigs. It sounds lovely.

It's old and quite battered, the action is worn out and it would cost more to repair than the horn is worth, but it has HUGE sentimental value.

🙂

Bobby G · Jul 27, 2006

Yeah, I wish I still had my Buescher Aristocrat 200. No top F#, octave key totally awkward to work, r.h. F# in the wrong place, weighed a ton but hey I learned my first few tunes on it so I loved it. After that the Trevor James was easy!

All the best Skud Kid, have fun with it. Where are you, btw?

Cheers, Bob

skud_kid · Jul 28, 2006

I live in newcastle and there dont seem to be a massive amount of sax following up here. Still looking and im sure i will find places to shop and find gig to attend, and watch only lol

suethesax · Jul 28, 2006

Hi skud

I found this guy just googling:

http://www.music-works.uk.com/lessons.htm - he could put you in touch with some other sax players or ask your own teacher to get you together with other like minded beginners. There is nothing like playing with other people to help you improve.

Also check out the music department at the university - they may have some gigs you could go see.

Anyway have fun honkin'
Sue