This is me with my tenor sax! Please feel free to call me if you need any help choosing the right instrument for you. Thanks Richard
0118-988 5566 (9am - 9pm 7 days a week) or 07804-651 142
- Saxophones from £10 per month
- Flutes from £10 per month
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Clarinets from £10 per month
- Rental
paid deducted from price if purchased
- Flexible rental periods (from 2 months)
- Free 1 hour clarinet or sax lesson to help get you started
- Saxophone stands,
music stands, tuition books, tuition DVDs are also available for hire.
These are introduced by Jools Holland and are designed specially for
beginners to help get you started!
- New and used instruments for sale and hire
- Soprano, alto, tenor and baritones available
If you can travel to Reading, Berkshire, I offer a free one hour saxophone or clarinet lesson to help you get started. I will customise the lesson to your requirements. As I work from home, you will have "one to one" time to try the instruments in a relaxed, friendly environment. Further lessons are available for £13 for 30 minutes or £18 for 45 minutes. Don't worry if you have never played an instrument before. Most people who come for the lesson have never played an instrument before and can’t read music.
Option 1 for complete beginners to music:
By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
1. play several simple tunes including "When The Saints" and Fly Me To The Moon (my personal favourite!)
2. read music;
3. look after your saxophone (assembly, cleaning and ongoing maintenance);
4. try different makes and models including the Esprit and Yamaha alto saxophones and tenors if you wish (not recommended for children under 13-14 due to the weight).
The following two emails are from customers who have recently had the lesson. Please click on the "Feedback" button above for more testimonials.
17/08/08
Hi Richard,
Just a quick thank you for all your help today, Jake (9 yrs old) was absolutely
overjoyed with his lesson and his sax.
He has already had the neighbours in for a recital and been to my brothers for a
showing off session there, I can't recommend you highly enough. (But I will give
it a good go) Jake was captivated from the moment he entered your home, and I
was amazed at how much you taught him in such a short space of time. I will be
putting your cards up far and wide.
Thanks again,
B. F. Alton, Hampshire
13/08/08
Hi Richard,
Take care
C. H. Poole Dorset
Option 2 for existing musicians changing to sax or upgrading sax players:
Try as many different saxophones as you like. I always have over 60 different makes and models in stock of alto, tenor, soprano and baritone saxophones . Tell me in advance what your aim is and I will customise the session accordingly (ie you can try different reeds, mouthpieces, saxophones etc).
Which saxophone should I start with?
f you are a beginner to music and plan to play on your own for pleasure, I recommend the Windcraft/Esprit/Artemis for £10 per month to hire.
These are designed for beginners and are ideal to learn on. However, if your aim is to play with others in bands etc or you have played an instrument before, you may wish to consider the Yamaha YAS-275E (£19 per month) as the tuning is better which is important when you are playing with others.
You would only need to upgrade from the Yamaha if you start pIaying professionally. The hire scheme is completely flexible. Many beginners start with an Esprit to keep the cost down and upgrade to a Yamaha on purchase. The rental paid on the Esprit would count towards the price of the Yamaha.
Special Offer: Hire any instrument before 30/06/2010 and you have the option to hire an accessory pack half price. This means that you can hire an alto sax and all of the accessories below for just £15 per month (£10pm for the sax and £5 for the accessory pack). All rental paid during the hire term is deducted from the price of the instrument (and accessories) if you do decide to buy. There is no obligation to buy at any time, just have fun for a couple of months!
The accessory pack includes everything you need to get started:-
1. Tuition book;
2. Jools Holland tuition DVD;
3. Saxophone stand (you will play it more if it is out ready to play!)
4. Padded neck strap (makes the sax feel 50% lighter);
5. Music stand (helps posture when reading from the tutor book) or a metronome /tuner;
If you prefer, you can hire them separately for £2 per month each.
The minimum hire term is just 2 months. This offer enables you to have everything you need to give you the best chance of success for without committing to buying the sax and accessories. If you have a music stand already, I will include a metronome / tuner or a case upgrade etc instead.
PRICE MATCH: I guarantee to offer the cheapest price for new Yamaha and Trevor James instruments in the UK. If you can find one cheaper from an authorised UK dealer (with the full guarantee) I will beat the price or add some free accessories. All instruments purchased from me come with the option to sell it back to me for a guaranteed price (from £10 per month depreciation). Please see the table below for more information.
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I offer a free
one hour clarinet or saxophone lesson to help get you
started.
If you can't
travel to Reading, Berkshire, home delivery is available for £9 via DHL
couriers. I will send you a voucher for the free lesson which you can use if you
are travelling to Reading in the future. Prices include VAT, carry case, neck strap, mouthpiece patch and reed |
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| Alto Saxophones (ideal for beginners) | Outright purchase price | Hire with the option to buy (per month) | Special offers | ||
| Ex demo (as
new) Esprit alto sax (ideal for both children and adult beginners) in stock. Next working day delivery via DHL couriers with internet tracking. |
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£359 or 10 monthly payments of £36 Includes 5 free accessories worth £95. Choose any 5 from: tutor book, tuition DVD, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner |
£10
per month
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option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £329 (ie cost £30 for 3 months use) | |
| New Windcraft /
Esprit alto sax with accessory pack (ideal for both children and adults
beginners) in stock. Next working day delivery via DHL couriers with internet tracking.
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£399 or 10 monthly payments of £40
Includes 5 free accessories worth £95. Choose any 5 from: tutor book, tuition DVD, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner |
£19
per month
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half price accessory pack hire just £5pm:- Choose any 5 from: tutor book, tuition DVD, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £369 (ie cost £30 for 3 months use) |
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| Ex demo Jupiter 567 alto
Saxophone in stock). Next working day delivery via DHL couriers with internet tracking. |
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£359 or 10 monthly payments of £36 Includes 5 free accessories worth £95. Choose any 5 from: tutor book, tuition DVD, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner |
£21
per month
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option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £299 (ie cost £60 for 3 months use) | |
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Ex demo (mint) Yamaha YAS-275e / YAS-s3 (identical to the YAS-275e but
with a hard case rather than the backpack case) The teacher's favourite! Next working day delivery before 3pm via couriers with internet tracking. |
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£695 or 10 monthly payments of £70 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tutor DVD saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner |
£19 per month
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Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £635 (ie £60 for 3 months use) | |
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New Yamaha YAS-275E - perfect for the musician upgrading! The teacher's favourite! Next working day delivery before 3pm via couriers with internet tracking.
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PRICE MATCH: I guarantee to offer the cheapest price for new Yamaha instruments in the UK. If you can find one cheaper from an authorised UK dealer (with the full 2 year guarantee) I will beat the price. |
£745 or 10 monthly payments of £75 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from tutor book, tuition DVD, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner
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Special offer until 30/06/2010
£19 per month
(normally £29pm)
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Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £685 (ie £60 for 3 months use) | |
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New Yamaha YAS-275SE (silver plated) - perfect for the musician upgrading! The teacher's favourite! Next working day delivery before 3pm via couriers with internet tracking.
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PRICE MATCH: I guarantee to offer the cheapest price for new Yamaha instruments in the UK. If you can find one cheaper from an authorised UK dealer (with the full 2 year guarantee) I will beat the price. |
£873 or 10 monthly payments of £88 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from tutor book, tuition DVD, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner .
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£39 per month
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Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £723 (ie £150 for 3 months use) | |
| New Trevor James
Alphasax (ideal for children who find the standard alto too heavy) in stock. choose from gold, baby pink and silver or black and gold! Please refer to: www.alphasax.co.uk for more information
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£395
including
a free saxophone stand and padded neck strap worth £30 or 10 monthly payments of £39.50 |
£19
per month
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option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £335 (ie cost £60 for 3 months use) | |
| Ex rental Yamaha YAS-32
(previous model to YAS-475) intermediate
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£695 |
£29 per month | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £635 (ie £60 for 3 months use) | |
| Ex demo Yamaha YAS-475IID
intermediate
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£1050 or 10 monthly payments of £105 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tutor DVD saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner
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£49 per month | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £960 (ie cost £90 for 3 months use) | |
| New Yamaha YAS-47IID
intermediate
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£1113 or 10 monthly payments of £111.30 Includes 5 free accessories worth £95. Choose any 5 from: tutor book, tuition DVD, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner
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£49 per month | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1023 (ie cost £90 for 3 months use) | |
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Ex demo (as new) Yamaha YAS-62 professional alto sax (in stock)
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£1495 or 10 monthly payments of £150 |
£49 per month | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1405 (ie cost £90 for 3 months use) | |
| New Yamaha YAS-62
(professional, in stock)
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£1583 or 10 monthly payments of £159 Includes 5 free accessories worth £95. Choose any 5 from: tutor book, tuition DVD, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner |
£59 per month | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1463 (ie cost £120 for 3 months use) | |
| New Yamaha YAS-62s (silver
plated)
(professional, in stock)
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£1740 or 10 monthly payments of £174 |
£79 per month | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1540 (ie cost £200 for 3 months use) | |
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New Trevor James Horn classic in gold (in stock - ONE ONLY) PRICE MATCH: |
£475 includes
a free music stand, sax stand, tuition DVD and padded neck strap worth £65
and the option to swap the case
for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £95) or 10 monthly payments of £47.50
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£25 per month |
Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £400 (ie cost £75 for 3 months use
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New Trevor James Horn classic in black
with gold keys) (in stock - ONE ONLY) PRICE MATCH: |
£505 includes
a free music stand, sax stand, tuition DVD and padded neck strap worth £65
and the option to swap the case
for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £95) or 10 monthly payments of £50.50
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£25 per month |
Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £430 (ie cost £75 for 3 months use
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New Trevor James Horn classic in baby pink
with silver plated keys) (in stock - ONE ONLY) PRICE MATCH: |
£505 includes
a free music stand, sax stand, tuition DVD and padded neck strap worth £65
and the option to swap the case
for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £95) or 10 monthly payments of £50.50
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£25 per month |
Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £430 (ie cost £75 for 3 months use
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New Trevor James Horn classic in
SHOCKING PURPLE with gold keys (Cadbury
chocolate wrapper purple!!) (in stock - ONE ONLY) PRICE MATCH: |
£505 includes
a free music stand, sax stand, tuition DVD and padded neck strap worth £65
and the option to swap the case
for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £95) or 10 monthly payments of £50.50 |
£25 per month |
Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £430 (ie cost £75 for 3 months use
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| New Trevor James Horn Revolution
- gold (in stock). PRICE MATCH: |
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£545 includes
a free music stand, sax stand, tuition DVD and padded neck strap worth £65
and the option to swap the case
for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £95)or 10 monthly payments of £54.50
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£29 |
Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £485 (ie
cost £60 for 3 months use)
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| New Trevor James Horn Rev II
- gold (in stock). PRICE MATCH: |
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£595 includes a free music stand, sax stand, tuition DVD and padded neck strap worth £65 and the option to swap the case for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £95) | £29 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £505 (ie cost £90 for 3 months use) | |
| New Trevor James Horn Rev II
- frosted black body with shiny black mechanism (in stock) PRICE MATCH: |
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£695 includes a free music stand, sax stand, tuition DVD and padded neck strap worth £65 and the option to swap the case for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £95) | £39 per month |
Includes free hire of sax stand, music stand, tuition DVD/video, tuition book and Neotech padded neck strap/harness.
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| New Trevor James Horn Rev II
- shiny black body with gold mechanism (in stock) PRICE MATCH: |
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£695 includes a free music stand, sax stand, tuition DVD and padded neck strap worth £65 and the option to swap the case for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £95) | £39 per month |
Includes free hire of sax stand, music stand, tuition DVD/video, tuition book and Neotech padded neck strap/harness.
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| New Trevor James Horn Rev II
- frosted black body with gold mechanism
PRICE MATCH: |
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£695 includes a free music stand, sax stand, tuition DVD and padded neck strap worth £65 and the option to swap the case for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £95) | £39 per month |
Includes free hire of sax stand, music stand, tuition DVD/video, tuition book and Neotech padded neck strap/harness.
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| New Trevor James Horn Rev II
- shiny black body with silver plated mechanism (in stock). PRICE MATCH: |
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£799 includes a free music stand, sax stand, tuition DVD and padded neck strap worth £65 and the option to swap the case for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £95) | £49 per month |
Includes free hire of sax stand, music stand, tuition DVD/video, tuition book and Neotech padded neck strap/harness.
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| New Trevor James Horn Rev II
- frosted silver body with silver plated mechanism
PRICE MATCH: |
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£799
includes
a free music stand, sax stand, tuition DVD and padded neck strap worth £65
and the option to swap the case
for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £95)
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£49 per month |
Includes free hire of sax stand, music stand, tuition DVD/video, tuition book and Neotech padded neck strap/harness.
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| Tenor Saxophones | Outright purchase price | Hire with the option to buy (per month) | Special offers | ||
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Second hand tenor sax (various in stock)
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£395-includes a free music stand, sax stand,tuition book, metronome & tuner and padded neck strap worth £85 | £20
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Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £335 (i.e. cost £60 for 3 months use). | ||
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New Esprit tenor sax (in stock)
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£495-includes a free music stand, sax stand,tuition book, metronome & tuner and padded neck strap worth £85 | £25
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Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £435 (i.e. cost £60 for 3 months use). | ||
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New Trevor James "The Horn Revolution" - gold (in stock). PRICE MATCH: |
£695 -
includes
a free music stand, sax stand,tuition book, metronome & tuner and padded neck strap
worth £85
and the option to swap the case
for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £110)
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£39 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £605 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
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New Trevor James "The Horn Revolution II" - gold (in stock). PRICE MATCH: |
£795 -
includes
a free music stand, sax stand,tuition book, metronome & tuner and padded neck strap
worth £85
and the option to swap the case
for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £110)
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£45 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £705 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
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Trevor James "The
Horn revolution II" tenor sax -
frosted black body with black
nickel plated mechanism
with hard case, option to upgrade to a backpack style case free (in stock) PRICE MATCH:
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£895 - includes a free music stand, sax stand,tuition book, metronome & tuner and padded neck strap worth £85 and the option to swap the case for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £110) | £55 |
Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £805 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
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New Trevor James "The Horn Revolution II" -
diamond cut shiny black body with silver plated mechanism (in stock). PRICE MATCH: |
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£895 - includes a free music stand, sax stand,tuition book, metronome & tuner and padded neck strap worth £85 and the option to swap the case for a Hiscox shaped case FREE a (worth £110) | £55 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £805 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use) | |
| 3 month old Yamaha YTS-275EJ - The teachers
favourite! (in stock).
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£795 or 10 monthly payments of £80 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner |
£29
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Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £735 (i.e. cost £60 for 3 months use).
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| Ex demo Yamaha YTS-275EJ - The teachers
favourite! (in stock).
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£895 or 10 monthly payments of £90 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner |
£39
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£29 if hiring for a child under 18 having regular
lessons at schooI. Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £805 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
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| New Yamaha YTS-275EJ - The teachers
favourite! (in stock). PRICE MATCH: |
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£965 or 10 monthly payments of £97 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner
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£49
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£29 if hiring for a child under 18 having regular
lessons at schooI. Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £875 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
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| New Yamaha YTS-475
(intermediate) (in stock). PRICE MATCH: |
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£1410 or 10 monthly payments of £141 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner |
£55 |
Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1320 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
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| New Yamaha YTS-62
(professional) (in stock).
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£1979 or 10 monthly payments of £198 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner
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£65 |
Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1859 (i.e. cost £120 for 3 months use).
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| New Yamaha YTS-62s (silver
plated)
(professional) (in stock).
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£2171 or 10 monthly payments of £218 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner |
£65 |
Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1971 (i.e. cost £200 for 3 months use).
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| Soprano Saxophones | Outright purchase price | Hire with the option to buy (per month) | Special offers | ||
| New Earlham Soprano saxophone - in stock. | £460- includes a free music stand, sax stand, metronome & tuner, tuition book and padded neck strap worth £85 | £25 per month | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £400 (i.e. cost £60 for 3 months use). | ||
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New Trevor James "The Horn Revolution
II" straight soprano sax - gold lacquer with both straight and
angled crook PRICE MATCH: |
£695 - includes a free music stand, sax stand, metronome & tuner, tuition book and padded neck strap worth £85 | £39 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £605 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use). | ||
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New Trevor James "The Horn Revolution II" straight
soprano sax all black with both straight and angled crook (in
stock). PRICE MATCH: |
£795 - includes a free music stand, sax stand, metronome & tuner, tuition book and padded neck strap worth £85 | £39 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £705 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use). | ||
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New Trevor James "The Horn Revolution
II" straight soprano sax black body with gold keys with both
straight and angled crook PRICE MATCH: |
£795 - includes a free music stand, sax stand, metronome & tuner, tuition book and padded neck strap worth £85 | £39 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £705 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use). | ||
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New Trevor James "The Horn Revolution
II" straight soprano sax fully silver plated with both straight and
angled crook PRICE MATCH: |
£795 - includes a free music stand, sax stand, metronome & tuner, tuition book and padded neck strap worth £85 | £49 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £705 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use). | ||
| 3 month old Yamaha YSS-475
- The teachers
favourite (in stock).
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£1095
or 10 monthly payments of £110 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner |
£35 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for
a refund or £1005 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
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| Ex demo (as new)
Yamaha YSS-475 II - The teachers
favourite (in stock).
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£1195
or 10 monthly payments of £120 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner |
£45 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1105 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use). | |
| New Yamaha YSS-475
II The teachers favourite (in stock).
PRICE MATCH: |
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£1240 or 10 monthly payments of £124 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner |
£55 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1120 (i.e. cost £120 for 3 months use). | |
| Ex display (mint as
new) Yamaha YSS-875 - The teachers
favourite (in stock).
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£2587
or 10 monthly payments of £259 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner |
£65 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £2467 (i.e. cost £120 for 3 months use). | |
| New Yamaha YSS-875
(professional) stock).
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£2787
with free K & M sax stand worth £25
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£65 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £2587 (i.e. cost £200 for 3 months use). | |
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| 'Ex demo (MINT AS NEW) Yamaha YBS-32E baritone saxophone (in stock) | £3242 free baritone sax stand worth £40 or 10 monthly payments of £325 |
£79 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase
for a refund or £3062 (i.e. cost £180 for 3 months use).
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| New Yamaha YBS-32E baritone saxophone (in stock) | £3342 free baritone sax stand worth £40 or 10 monthly payments of £335 |
£99 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase
for a refund or £3162 (i.e. cost £180 for 3 months use).
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Ex demo (MINT AS NEW) Yamaha YBS-62e baritone
saxophone (in stock)
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£4728 free baritone sax stand worth £40 or 10 monthly payments of £473 |
£99 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase
for a refund or £4518 (i.e. cost £210 for 3 months use).
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New Yamaha YBS-62e baritone saxophone (in stock) PRICE MATCH: |
£4828 free baritone sax stand worth £40 or 10 monthly payments of £483
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£129 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase
for a refund or £4618 (i.e. cost £210 for 3 months use).
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| Clarinets |
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| 3 month old (as new) Selmer or Fairfield b flat (in stock) | £139 | £10
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Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £109 (i.e. cost £30 for 3 months use). | ||
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New Selmer or Esprit b flat clarinet (in stock)
includes
a free tuition book, Jools Holland tuition DVD, clarinet stand
and a music stand or metronome / tuner PRICE MATCH: |
£189 | £10
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Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £159 (i.e. cost £30 for 3 months use). | ||
| New Yamaha
YCL-S3 b flat clarinet (in stock) SAME AS THE YCL-250SUK below but in a hard
carry case PRICE MATCH: |
£345 or 10 monthly payments of £35 |
£15
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Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £315 (i.e. cost £30 for 3 months use).
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| New Yamaha
YCL-250SUK b flat (in stock) PRICE MATCH: |
£355 or 10 monthly payments of £36 with a free clarinet stand, music stand and a metronome / tuner worth £68
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£19
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Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £325 (i.e. cost £30 for 3 months use). |
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| New Yamaha
YCL-450s intermediate wooden b flat (in stock) PRICE MATCH: |
£665 or 10 monthly payments of £67 with a free clarinet stand, music stand and a metronome / tuner worth £68 |
£39
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Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £575 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use). |
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| New Yamaha
YCL-650s professional wooden b flat (in stock) PRICE MATCH: |
£862 or 10 monthly payments of £87 with a free clarinet stand, music stand and a metronome / tuner worth £68 |
£49
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Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £772 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use). |
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| New Buffet B12 b
flat clarinet
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£279 includes a free accessory worth up to £28 - metronome / tuner, tuition book, Jools Holland tuition DVD, music stand or a clarinet stand | £19
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Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £249 (i.e. cost £30 for 3 months use). |
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| New Buffet E11 b flat clarinet wooden clarinet (in stock) | £645 or 10 monthly payments of £64.50 | £39 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £555 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use). | ||
| New Buffet E13 b flat clarinet wooden clarinet (in stock) | £875 with a free clarinet stand or metronome / tuner worth £14
or 10 monthly payments of £87.50 |
£50 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £785 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use). | ||
| New Buffet E13 "A" flat clarinet wooden clarinet (in stock) | £1020 | £50 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £900 (i.e. cost £120 for 3 months use). | ||
| New Yamaha YCL-221 II bass clarinet. with
low e flat key - ideal for concert band / school orchestral playing .
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£1725 includes a K&M bass clarinet stand and metronome / tuner worth £85
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£59 | £49 if hiring for a child under 18.
Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1605 (i.e. cost £120 for 3 months use). |
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| Ex demo (mint as new) wooden Yamaha YCL-622 II bass clarinet - down to low c ideal for professional playing | £5275 includes a K&M bass clarinet stand and metronome / tuner worth £85
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£99 | .
Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £5095 (i.e. cost £180 for 3 months use). |
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| New Evette Flute (in stock) | £199 includes a free tuition book, Jools Holland tuition DVD, music stand, flute stand and metronome / tuner worth £85 | £10
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Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £169 (i.e. cost £30 for 3 months use). | ||
| New Trevor James 10X
Mark III (in stock) PRICE MATCH: |
£279 includes a free tuition book, Jools Holland tuition DVD, music stand, flute stand and metronome / tuner worth £87 | £24 / £19 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for
a refund or £219 (i.e. cost £60 for 3 months use). £19 if hiring for a child under 18 having regular lessons. |
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| Ex demo (mint) Yamaha YFL-211
ID flute
(in stock) PRICE MATCH: |
£395 with a free flute stand and metronome / tuner worth £39 or 10 monthly payments of £40
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£29 / £19 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for
a refund of £335 (i.e. cost £60 for 3 months use). £19 if hiring for a child under 18 having regular lessons. |
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| New Yamaha YFL-211
ID flute
(in stock) PRICE MATCH: |
£445 with a free flute stand and metronome / tuner worth £39 or 10 monthly payments of £45
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£29 / £19 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for
a refund of £355 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use). £19 if hiring for a child under 18 having regular lessons. |
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| New Trevor James 10X
CDE with both curved and straight head (ideal for smaller children
with restricted reach) in stock PRICE MATCH: |
£329 includes a free Jools Holland tuition DVD, music stand, flute stand and metronome / tuner worth £85 |
£34 / £24 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for
a refund or £269 (i.e. cost £60 for 3 months use). £24 if hiring for a child under 18 having regular lessons. |
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| New Yamaha YFL-211C
flute with both curved and straight head (ideal for smaller children with
restricted reach)
(in stock) PRICE MATCH: |
£495 with a free flute stand and metronome / tuner worth £39 or 10 monthly payments of £50
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£39 / £29 | Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for
a refund or £405 (ie cost £90 for 3 months use). £29 if hiring for a child under 18 having regular lessons. |
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Why hire or buy from me?
I am a clarinet and saxophone teacher and specialise in the instruments I know about; I always have over 60 different makes and models of saxophones in stock.
I offer a free one hour trial lesson with no obligation to buy or hire.
I check and play every instrument (using my own mouthpiece) to ensure that it is perfectly set up. Ask other suppliers if they take the time to remove the manufacturers corks and play every note on the instrument before sale!
I will match any hire or purchase price and add 3 extra reeds free if you find the same new instrument cheaper elsewhere on the same terms;
I have many happy customers!! Please click on the "feedback" button (above left).
I started playing the clarinet when
I was a child and the saxophone soon after. I enjoy playing both instruments in
many bands, including Concert and Big Bands. Since 1990 I have been the
Musical Director of the Southlake Concert Band.
My students range in age from 6 to 86, and I run quartet groups for various
abilities and ages. I initially started hiring instruments to my students
because many of them were having trouble finding hire agreements that were both
flexible and affordable.
In 1996 I decided to offer instrument hire on a wider basis. The
minimum period of hire is just 2 months; you may then either return the
instrument or continue to hire it on a monthly basis for up to 6
months. All rental payments (and the deposit) are deducted from the
purchase price if you buy the instrument. You may also transfer this
discount to any other instrument purchased from me. This allows you to
hire a cheaper instrument with the option to upgrade to a better
quality instrument such as a Yamaha later. You may also change from
alto to tenor/soprano, clarinet to sax etc.
Example hire for an ex demo Evette/Esprit/Windcraft alto saxophone (includes a new mouthpiece, 2 new reeds and new cleaning cloths)
Purchase price of sax = £359, (refundable) deposit = £60
| Payment No. | Amount | Credit | Balance to buy | Notes |
| 1 | £10 | £10 | £289 |
If you buy the instrument any time during the first six months all the rental paid will be deducted from the purchase price
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| 2 | £10 | £10 | £279 | |
| 3 | £10 | £10 | £269 | |
| 4 | £10 | £10 | £259 | |
| 5 | £10 | £10 | £249 | |
| 6 | £10 | £10 | £239 | |
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After the 2 month minimum rental term, you may either return it or continue to hire it on a monthly basis for up to six months when you may either:- 1. return the instrument (and the deposit would be refunded), 2. buy the instrument for £239 or spread the balance over 3 monthly payments of £83, 6 monthly payments of £44, 9 monthly payments of £30 or 12 monthly payments of £24. 3. Transfer the £120 paid (deposit and rental paid) to any other instrument purchased from me (ie upgrade to a Trevor James "The Horn" or Yamaha, change to tenor / soprano sax or clarinet etc.) |
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If
you can afford to buy the ex demo Esprit alto sax outright for £359,
I will include 5 free accessories worth £95 (choose any 5 from:
tutor book, tuition DVD, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap,
harness and a metronome / tuner).
You
then have the option
to sell it back to me for the same price less £10 per month
(e.g. £329 refund within 3 months, £319 within 4 months, £309 within 5 months
etc) if you decide that playing the sax isn't for you (or your son or daughter
decides that they prefer playing football etc!!) The minimum term is 3 months,
there is no maximum term.
If
you can afford to buy the new Yamaha YAS-275E alto sax outright for £745, I will
include 2 free accessories worth £42 (choose any 5 from:
tutor book, tuition DVD, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap,
harness and a metronome / tuner).
You
then have the option
to sell it back to me for the same price less £20 per month
(e.g. £685 refund within 3 months, £665 within 4 months, £645 within 5 months
etc) if you decide that playing the sax isn't for you (or your son or daughter
decides that they prefer playing football etc!!) The minimum term is 3 months,
there is no maximum term.
Other instruments are available for hire (or outright purchase). Please click on the "hire rates" or "buyback option" buttons at the top left of this page for further details.
Please feel free to e-mail or call me if you wish to discuss the options further.
Thanks, Richard 0118-988 5566 (9am - 9pm 7 days a week) or 07804-651 142
www.saxhire.co.uk
Ex demo Esprit alto saxophone £359 (or hire for £10 per month). Price includes VAT, one hour saxophone lesson, carry case, neck strap, reed (Vandoren or Rico 1.5 strength) and mouthpiece patch. If you buy it before 30/06/2010 I will also includes 5 free accessories worth £95 (choose any 5 from: tutor book, tuition DVD, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner). This comes with the option to sell it back to me for the same price less £10 per month if you decide that the sax isn't the instrument for you (eg a refund of £329 within 3 months of purchase, £319 within 4 months etc)