Trevor James - EVO Alto Sax - Black / Gold

The TJ 'Evo' offers rich tonal quality and strong projection and a solid build, ideal for intermediate and advancing players

Designed for advanced students and intermediate players, the 2024 TJ 'Evo' model blends several key design elements from both the 'SR' and professional TJ Signature Custom series.  These new models feature an alloy composed of 68% copper, providing a full-bodied tone and excellent durability. The bells are fully handcrafted, hammered, and voiced to ensure the highest sound quality.

This instrument is built for durability, featuring reinforced double arms on the low C and C# key cups. It is adorned with intricate engravings on the bell and bow, and equipped with a special pivot screw system for smooth key action. The saxophone comes complete with an ABS mouthpiece, ligature and cap, cleaning cloth, black neck strap, and a sturdy rectangular case for protection.

Key improvements include

- Enhanced neck design for better intonation and response
- Highly durable plating and lacquer
- Excellent sound spectrum
- Natural shell pearl and abalone touchpieces
- New pivot screw system to minimize unwanted movement or wear
- Redesigned needle springs for improved key response
- Adjusting screws for both right- and left-hand stack keys, ensuring stable fine adjustments
- New G-sharp adjusting screws, more durable, quiet, and precise
- Double key arms on the low C and C# keys for added stability and durability on saxophone stands
- Ergonomic table key design
- Vintage-style side C and Bb key arm connectors for durability and quiet operation

The instrument is supplied with a thoroughly tested Z8 Series mouthpiece, ligature, and cap, as well as a new TJ branded cloth set, pull-through and strap. High-quality contoured cases, featuring both shoulder and backpack straps, ensure convenient transport.