The Signature Custom series instruments are set-up at the Trevor James workshop in England, and offer a slick action and keywork feel, coupled with a rich, warm sound. Their big-bore and big-bell design lends itself well to playeres looking to stand out in jazz and contemporary styles, and its unlaquered finish gives it instant vintage appeal. This special "XS" version receives extra buffing and polishing at the factory, lending it a more brilliant sheen, which many players report helps to increase responsiveness and brightness of the instrument. Here's what the manufacturer has to say about these instruments:
As an advanced and professional sax player you will have experience of playing saxophones made of different metals and finishes. The Signature Custom saxophone aims to bridge the gap between what the player 'demands' in their 'Horn' and what the manufacturer supplies in return.
The new 'RAW' and 'RAW XS' Signature Custom saxophone have been developed following more than 12 months of testing, discussion and research with sax players around the world who wanted a genuine vintage sound along with an aged look to their instrument. Unlike many other Companies who simply apply a coloured finish to the instrument to give it the appearance of being old, we have simply taken the saxophone in it's raw manufactured condition and added the mechanism. So when we say the instrument is RAW...it really is!!
The result?....An instrument with a wide amount of tonal colours, sound options and flexibility which is more personal, more advanced and unlike any other!
The most popular model is the RAW and RAW XS which are designed to 'age' and look like a 'vintage' horn very quickly.
The 'Raw' XS saxophone undergoes extra (XS) hand buffing to the body and mechanism which as sax players tell us "gives it a stunning and yet realisitic old sax look" compared to the standard 'RAW' sax model which is visibly darker throughout.
We offer a 7 day approval period as of the day you receive your purchase.
If you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, let us know within that 7 day period, return it for a full refund less freight costs. This is our no risk purchase policy. For terms and conditions, see Shipping & Returns
TECH-ASSURE™
Certified Musical Instrument Technician Setup.
Ozwinds TECH-ASSURE™ is a unique service that prepares your new musical instrument for sale.
Our certified technicians put the instrument through a comprehensive testing and adjustment process to ensure that it is ready to play with optimal performance from the moment you receive it.
Every new instrument setup with our TECH-ASSURE™ process which goes through a rigorous checklist so you can be assured that you are getting the best out of your new instrument.
We know the absolute importance of our TECH-ASSURE™ professional instrument setup to get your instrument playing at its peak, so don’t settle for anything less.
Our 13-Point Professional Set-up includes.
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All transit packing and corks from the manufacturer are removed.
- Thorough visual check for any plating or lacquer defects
- All pads checked for quality.
- Test all pad seatings & key adjustments using a leak-light.
- All key corks and felts checked, adjusted to set vent heights.
- Regulate and adjust keywork as required.
- All spring tensions checked and adjusted to create a balanced feel across the instrument.
- Check neck tenon for correct fit.
- Neck cork checked for cork quality and greased.
- Check octave mechanism adjustment.
- Play test from top to bottom.
- Case inspected for quality, instrument fit and accessories.
- Instrument cleaned and carefully repacked
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