Introducing the Trevor James Alphasax reduced key alto saxophone outfit
The Alphasax student saxophone is an innovation from the Trevor James team and has been specifically designed for smaller players who are unable to handle the weight and reach of the standard alto saxophone. This unique and great value-for-money instrument is recommended by teachers and has proven to be the ideal stepping stone between a recorder and an alto sax.
Perfect for young beginners
Tailor-made for smaller hands, the Alphasax plays a pivotal role in unleashing the uncharted musical horizons of budding talents. Now students no longer need to wait until they’re older before they start learning. This instrument is crafted around the original tube of the standard Eb, with a full two octave chromatic facility. The new mechanism has allowed Trevor James to maintain the finger positioning of a normal saxophone, enabling players to learn the instrument using current study books, so they can easily advance to another size once they are ready. Plus, it features a short reach mechanism, redesigned keys for extra comfort and a 33% weight reduction, leaving it at an impressive 1.86kg!
Carefully designed limited keywork
The omitted keys (LH palm keys for Top D#, E and F / low B & Bb keys / RH side F# keys & side C key) sit at the boundaries of the instruments range and are not generally essential until later learning stages – The Alphasax sounds and feels just like a standard saxophone. For further increased playability the top D key has been adjusted to fit small hands and the G#, low C#, D# and C keys have been made easier to reach.
The Alphasax still retains a full chromatic range from low C to high D and the featured high quality pads and metal reflectors offer a reliable seal that provides excellent intonation, adding to the instruments quality tone.
Customer testimonials
"I loved it as soon as I saw it...my son is only 9 years old but he has taken to the instrument really quickly. The Alphasax is much better to begin your sax life with as it is like playing an normal alto saxophone. It's better than having to start on the clarinet or curved soprano sax!"
David Hosker - Saxophone teacher, Sweden
"Initially I was skeptical when I opened the case and saw the Alphasax. However on playing the instrument and then understanding why it has been done, I believe it to be a truly fantastic opportunity for music education. It opens new doors for the younger or smaller players who want to play a saxophone…not a flute or clarinet!"
Michael Watkin – Saxophone teacher, Manchester, UK
"What a fantastic idea! The alphasax is still an alto sax but has been designed for just the students I am turning away because they are too small!"
John Doorman - Saxophone teacher, Leeds, UK
What’s in the outfit?
- Lightweight moulded case
- Padded harness strap
- Mouthpiece
- Mouthpiece cap
- Ligature
- Reed
More useful information
Saxophone Key Chart
TJ Sax Owners Manual
Delivery methods
We despatch orders quickly and efficiently. Orders processed before 1pm are very often despatched on the same day (subject to payment terms and stock availability).
Orders placed after our couriers have collected will usually be shipped the following day. We use a variety of couriers and shipping methods to ensure that orders are
shipped and delivered quickly and safely. We can call upon a number of additional couriers during busy periods, and also operate a private specialist service for acoustic
and digital piano deliveries.
Click & Collect
It is possible to collect your order for free from our showroom at:
Chamberlain Music
Corporate House
Kings Road Industrial Estate
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2QH
Collections can be made Monday to Friday, 9:00am –5:30pm. You can collect from our showroom where there is ample car-parking available.
Select ‘Click & Collect’ as the delivery method when you reach the checkout page. Your order will be processed quickly, and we will inform you
by email when it is ready for collection (usually within 24 hours, subject to stock availability). Please bring a copy of your order confirmation with you when
collecting.
Delivery charges
Our carriage charges are normally calculated according to order contents as below:
UK mainland
| Most instruments, accessories, & books |
£3.75 ex.VAT (£4.50 inc.VAT)
Free over £50 inc.VAT |
Large items
(Storage trolleys, music stand trolleys, baritone saxophones, portable digital pianos, drum kits,
gamelan packs, samba packs, individual steel pans, timpani, tubular bells, vibraphones,
orchestral xylophones, cellos, tech bundles)
|
£17.50 ex.VAT (£21 inc.VAT) for first item
£12.50 ex.VAT (£15 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item |
Extra large items
(Double basses, steel pan packs, bass steel pans, tubas) |
£35 ex.VAT (£42 inc.VAT) for first item
£25 ex.VAT (£30 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item |
Digital pianos
(Most upright style models) |
FREE boxed delivery (requires self-assembly)
£195 ex.VAT (£234 inc.VAT) for GOLD delivery
(includes assembly, positioning, and disposal of packaging)
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Large digital pianos
(Grand piano style cabinets and selected larger models) |
£49 ex.VAT (£58.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery to schools (requires self-assembly)
£75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery anywhere else (requires self-assembly)
£195 ex.VAT (£234 inc.VAT) for GOLD delivery (includes assembly, positioning,
and disposal of packaging)
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| Acoustic pianos |
Free ground floor delivery
Call us for more complicated deliveries |
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands, & Channel Islands
| Books |
£3.75 ex.VAT (£4.50 inc.VAT)
Channel Islands: £7.50 ex.VAT (£9 inc.VAT)
|
| Most instruments & accessories |
£17.50 ex.VAT (£21 inc.VAT) per order |
| Large items |
£35 ex.VAT (£42 inc.VAT) per item |
| Extra large items |
£49 ex.VAT (£58.80 inc.VAT) per item |
| Digital pianos |
£59 ex.VAT (£70.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery to schools (requires self-assembly)
£75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery anywhere else (requires self-assembly)
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| Large digital pianos |
£99 ex.VAT (£118.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery to schools (requires self-assembly)
£129 ex.VAT (£154.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery anywhere else (requires self-assembly)
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| Acoustic pianos |
Call us for a quote |
Republic of Ireland
| Books & sheet music |
10% of basket total
Min £15 inc.VAT
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| Most instruments & accessories |
12.5% of basket total
Min £30 inc.VAT
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| Large items |
£75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for first item
£50 ex.VAT (£60 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item
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| Extra large items |
£99 ex.VAT (£118.80 inc.VAT) for first item
£75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item
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| Digital and acoustic pianos |
Call us for a quote |
Mainland Europe and Rest of World
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If you would like to order from us, but you live outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, or Republic of Ireland, please email us at
sales@chamberlainmusic.com with your enquiry and we will do our best to help.
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If your basket contains items from more than one of these categories, you will be charged a blended rate (usually equivalent to the highest individual carriage charge).
Some extremely large and built-to-order products are shipped direct from the manufacturer and are subject to further surcharges (see individual product pages for more
information).
Orders paid before 3pm are normally despatched the same day subject to availability. If you need something in a hurry, we can normally organise next day delivery on
products we have in stock. Call us for a quote.
Couriers are contracted to deliver Monday to Friday only, with the exception of our private piano delivery team who deliver on Saturdays where applicable.
