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0118-988 5566 (9am - 9pm 7 days a week) or 07804-651 142

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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
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
Home delivery - next working day with online tracking

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Christmas present offer:
If you reserve a new alto saxophone to hire as a Christmas present, I will reduce the rental from £19pm to £15 per month and will include the free hire of a tuition book and Jools Holland tuition DVD for the full 12 month hire term. Simply call me to pay £15 by card before 11/12/11 and I will reserve a new saxophone for guaranteed delivery on a day of your choice between 13th and 16th of December but I will delay the start of the hire term until 25/12/11. This avoids the Christmas postal rush without wasting any of the hire term. Delivery can be to any UK address (home, work, friend, family member etc) and will be sent in plain packaging with no hint to the contents.

My aim is to get as many people to enjoy playing the saxophone and clarinet as possible! Whether you are a complete beginner or wish to upgrade, please call me to discuss your requirements.

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,

I just wanted to drop you a quick line to say a huge thank you for your time on Monday. I was like an excited child before and after the lesson, and it's made the world of difference - no sore lip, a bottom C and some great stuff to work on. The Pink Panther is in the bag too, brilliant. You have a wonderfully relaxed yet encouraging way of teaching.

Anyways thanks again from the both of us.

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 / YAS-E1 alto, Yamaha YTS-275ej tenor saxes or Yamaha YCL-250s clarinet. 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 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, Yanagisawa 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.

Home Delivery

If you are unable to travel to Reading for the free one hour lesson, I can arrange next working day UK mainland address for £9 by Citylink couriers.
I can arrange delivery to other UK addresses (Islands) for £19 and European deliveries for £39.

I personally play every instrument before sending (using my own mouthpiece). I then pack it carefully in the manufacturers original cardboard carton and wrap any additional accessories carefully in bubble wrap and place everything in a larger box. I sent over 400 instruments via courier last year and they all arrived in perfect condition.

On receipt of your order, I will contact you to discuss delivery. You can choose a day for delivery and the most convenient address which can be your home, work, friend, family member etc. It will require a signature on delivery. If you are out when they arrive, they will leave a card and you can either call them to arrange another delivery or you can collect it from your local depot.

I will e-mail you the consignment number which allows you to track exactly where your parcel is on line or by phone.

Smaller items such as replacement reeds, mouthpieces, cleaning cloths, tutor books, DVD's etc are sent by Royal Mail recorded delivery.

Prices include VAT, carry case, neck strap, mouthpiece patch and reed

Hire Rates

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 Citylink couriers with internet tracking.		£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	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 Citylink couriers with internet tracking.		£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	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)
Ex demo Jupiter 567 alto Saxophone in stock). Next working day delivery via Citylink couriers with internet tracking.		£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	option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £299 (ie cost £60 for 3 months use)
with Ex demo (mint) YAS-275e / YAS-S3 / YAS-E1 Next working day delivery via Citylink couriers with internet tracking.		£595 or 10 monthly payments of £60 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	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £699 (ie £60 for 3 months use)
New Yamaha YAS-275e Next working day delivery via Citylink couriers with internet tracking.	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.	£823 or 10 monthly payments of £83 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from tutor book, tuition DVD, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£29 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £739 (ie £60 for 3 months use)
Yamaha YAS-275se silver plated Next working day delivery via Citylink couriers with internet tracking.	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.	£983 or 10 monthly payments of £98.30 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from tutor book, tuition DVD, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner .	£49 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £749 (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		£395 including a free saxophone stand and padded neck strap worth £30 or 10 monthly payments of £39.50	£19 per month	option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £335 (ie cost £60 for 3 months use)
New Yamaha YAS-475IID intermediate		£1325 or 10 monthly payments of £132.50 Includes 2 free accessories worth £95. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tuition DVD, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£39 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1199 (ie £90 for 3 months use)
Ex rental Yamaha YAS-62 professional		£1325 or 10 monthly payments of £132.50 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tutor DVD saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£34 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1265 (ie cost £90 for 3 months use)
Ex demo Yamaha YAS-62 professional		£1675 or 10 monthly payments of £166 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tutor DVD saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£39 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1565 (ie cost £90 for 3 months use)
New Yamaha YAS-62 professional		£1775 or 10 monthly payments of £177.50 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tutor DVD saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£49 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1605 (ie cost £90 for 3 months use)
New Yamaha YAS-62s (silver plated professional)		£1928 or 10 monthly payments of £192.80 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tutor 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 £1705 (ie £150 for 3 months use)
Ex demo (mint) Yamaha YAS-82z (custom professional) Save £100!		£2375 or 10 monthly payments of £238 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tutor DVD saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£79 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £2225 (ie £150 for 3 months use)
New Yamaha YAS-82z (custom professional)		£2475 or 10 monthly payments of £248 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tutor DVD saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£79 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £2325 (ie £150 for 3 months use)
Ex demo (mint) Yamaha YAS-82zb (black and gold custom professional) Save £100!		£2535 or 10 monthly payments of £254 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tutor DVD saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£79 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £2385 (ie £150 for 3 months use)
New Yamaha YAS-82zb (black and gold custom professional)		£2635 or 10 monthly payments of £264 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tutor DVD saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£79 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £2485 (ie £150 for 3 months use)
Ex demo (mint) Yamaha YAS-82zs (silver plated custom professional) Save £100!		£2535 or 10 monthly payments of £254 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tutor DVD saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£79 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £2385 (ie £150 for 3 months use)
New Yamaha YAS-82zs (silver plated custom professional)		£2635 or 10 monthly payments of £264 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tutor DVD saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£79 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £2485 (ie £150 for 3 months use)
Ex demo (mint) Yamaha YAS-82zul (unlacquered custom professional) Save £100!		£2535 or 10 monthly payments of £254 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tutor DVD saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£79 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £2385 (ie £150 for 3 months use)
New Yamaha YAS-82zul (unlacquered custom professional)		£2635 or 10 monthly payments of £264 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, tutor DVD saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£79 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £2485 (ie £150 for 3 months use)
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	£25 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £400 (ie cost £75 for 3 months use)
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	£25 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £430 (ie cost £75 for 3 months use
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	£25 per month	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £430 (ie cost £75 for 3 months use
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
New Trevor James Horn Revolution - gold (in stock). PRICE MATCH:		£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	£29	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £485 (ie cost £60 for 3 months use)
New Trevor James Horn Rev II - gold (in stock). PRICE MATCH:		£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:		£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.
New Trevor James Horn Rev II - shiny black body with gold mechanism (in stock) PRICE MATCH:		£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.
New Trevor James Horn Rev II - frosted black body with gold mechanism PRICE MATCH:		£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.
New Trevor James Horn Rev II - shiny black body with silver plated mechanism (in stock). PRICE MATCH:		£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.
New Trevor James Horn Rev II - frosted silver body with silver plated mechanism PRICE MATCH:		£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.
Tenor Saxophones		Outright purchase price	Hire with the option to buy (per month)	Special offers

Second hand tenor sax (various in stock)		£395-includes a free music stand, sax stand,tuition book, metronome & tuner and padded neck strap worth £85	£20	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £335 (i.e. cost £60 for 3 months use).
New Esprit tenor sax (in stock)		£495-includes a free music stand, sax stand,tuition book, metronome & tuner and padded neck strap worth £85	£25	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £435 (i.e. cost £60 for 3 months use).
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)	£39	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £605 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
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 (worth £110)	£45	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £705 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
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:		£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).
New Trevor James "The Horn Revolution II" - diamond cut shiny black body with silver plated mechanism (in stock). PRICE MATCH:		£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)
Ex demo Yamaha YTS-275EJ - The teachers favourite! (in stock).		£979 or 10 monthly payments of £98 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose any 2 from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£29	£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).
New Yamaha YTS-275EJ - The teachers favourite! (in stock). PRICE MATCH:		£1079 or 10 monthly payments of £108 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£39	£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).
New Yamaha YTS-475 (intermediate) (in stock). PRICE MATCH:		£1682 or 10 monthly payments of £168 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£49	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1320 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
Ex rental Yamaha YTS-62 (professional) (in stock).
Ex demo Yamaha YTS-62 (professional) (in stock).		£2117	£39
New Yamaha YTS-62 (professional) (in stock).		£2217 or 10 monthly payments of £222 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£59	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1859 (i.e. cost £120 for 3 months use).
Ex rental (mint) Yamaha YTS-875 (custom professional in stock).		£2495 or 10 monthly payments of £250 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£55pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £2405 (i.e. £90 for 3 months use).
New Yamaha YTS-875ex (custom professional in stock).		£3395 or 10 monthly payments of £340 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£75pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £3215 (i.e. £180 for 3 months use).
I also have the full custom Yamaha range in stock (82z and 875ex), the full Yanagisawa range in many colours (901, 991, 902, 992 etc) and some new and used Selmers. Please call for prices. I guarantee to be the cheapest UK authorised dealer.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).		£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	£29	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1005 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
Ex demo (as new) Yamaha YSS-475 II - The teachers favourite (in stock).		£1378 or 10 monthly payments of £138 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£39	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:		£1478 or 10 monthly payments of £148 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£49	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).		£3095 or 10 monthly payments of £310 Includes 2 free accessories. Choose from: tutor book, saxophone stand, music stand, padded neck strap, harness and a metronome / tuner	£49	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).		£3203 with free K & M sax stand worth £25	£59	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £2587 (i.e. cost £200 for 3 months use).
Baritone saxophones:
New Bauhaus Walstein - Bronze Series - Baritone (in stock)		£2445 free baritone sax stand worth £40 or 10 monthly payments of £245	£59pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £2325 (i.e. cost £120 for 3 months use).
'Ex demo (MINT AS NEW) Yamaha YBS-32E baritone saxophone (in stock)		£3794 free baritone sax stand worth £40 or 10 monthly payments of £375	£79pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £3595 (i.e. cost £150 for 3 months use).
New Yamaha YBS-32E baritone saxophone (in stock)		£3994 free baritone sax stand worth £40 or 10 monthly payments of £399	£99pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £3665 (i.e. cost £180 for 3 months use).
Ex demo (MINT AS NEW) Yamaha YBS-62e baritone saxophone (in stock)		£5196 free baritone sax stand worth £40 or 10 monthly payments of £520	£89pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £4915 (i.e. cost £180 for 3 months use).
New Yamaha YBS-62e baritone saxophone (in stock) PRICE MATCH:		£5396 free baritone sax stand worth £40 or 10 monthly payments of £540	£109pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £4915 (i.e. cost £210 for 3 months use).
Ex demo Yanagisawa B901 baritone saxophone (in stock)		£4045 free baritone sax stand worth £40 or 10 monthly payments of £405	£89pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £3865 (i.e. cost £180 for 3 months use).
New Yanagisawa B901 baritone saxophone (in stock) PRICE MATCH:		£4176 free baritone sax stand worth £40 or 10 monthly payments of £418	£99pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £3935 (i.e. cost £210 for 3 months use).
Ex demo Yanagisawa B991 baritone saxophone (in stock)		£4845 free baritone sax stand worth £40 or 10 monthly payments of £485	£99pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £4665 (i.e. cost £180 for 3 months use).
New Yanagisawa B991 baritone saxophone (in stock) PRICE MATCH:		£4995 free baritone sax stand worth £40 or 10 monthly payments of £500	£109pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £4735 (i.e. cost £210 for 3 months use).
Clarinets
3 month old (as new) Selmer or Fairfield b flat (in stock)		£169 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £17	£10pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £139 (i.e. cost £30 for 3 months use).
New Selmer or Esprit b flat clarinet (in stock):		£199 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £20	£10pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £169 (i.e. cost £30 for 3 months use).
Ex demo (mint) Buffet B12 b flat clarinet		£295 includes 4 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £30	£15pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £265 (i.e. cost £30 for 3 months use).
New Buffet B12 b flat clarinet		£345 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £35	£19pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund of £300 (i.e. cost £45 for 3 months use).
Ex demo (mint) Yamaha YCL-250 b flat (in stock)		£295 includes 4 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £30	£15pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £305 (i.e. cost £30 for 3 months use).
New Yamaha YCL-250 b flat (in stock) PRICE MATCH:		£391 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £39	£19pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £330 (i.e. cost £45 for 3 months use).
New Yamaha YCL-450s intermediate wooden b flat (in stock) PRICE MATCH:		£789 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £79	£39pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £675 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
New Yamaha YCL-650s professional wooden b flat (in stock) PRICE MATCH:		£1325 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £97	£49pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £825 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
Ex demo (mint) Buffet E11 wooden intermediate b flat (in stock)		£643 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £64	£29pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £635 (i.e. cost £60 for 3 months use).
New Buffet E11 wooden intermediate b flat (in stock)		£743 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £74	£39pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £649 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
Ex demo (mint) Buffet E13 wooden professional b flat (in stock)		£915 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £92	£39pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £835 (i.e. cost £60 for 3 months use).
New Buffet E13 wooden professional b flat (in stock)		£1015 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £102	£49pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £928 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
Ex demo (mint) Buffet E13 wooden professional A (in stock)		£1080 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £108	£39pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £990 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
New Buffet E13 wooden professional A flat (in stock)		£1180 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £118	£49pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1090 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
Ex demo (mint) Yamaha YCL-650 wooden professional A (in stock)		£1145 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £115	£39pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1055 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
New Yamaha YCL-650 wooden professional A flat (in stock) PRICE MATCH		£968 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £97	£49pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1155 (i.e. cost £90 for 3 months use).
New Yamaha YCL-221 ii bass clarinet down to low e flat (in stock) Ideal for concert band / amateur orchestras PRICE MATCH		£1879 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £188	£69pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £1675 (i.e. cost £120 for 3 months use).
New Yamaha YCL-622 ii professional bass clarinet down to low c (in stock)		£5695 includes 2 free accessories (choose from tutor book, tutor DVD, clarinet stand, music stand, padded strap and a metronome / tuner) or 10 monthly payments of £570	£149pm	Option to return it within 3 months of purchase for a refund or £5395 (i.e. cost £300 for 3 months use).
Flutes
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	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.
Ex demo (mint) Yamaha YFL-211 ID / YFL-E1 (in stock) PRICE MATCH:		£395 with a free flute stand and metronome / tuner worth £39 or 10 monthly payments of £40	£15	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.
New Yamaha YFL-211 ID flute (in stock) PRICE MATCH:		£495 with a free flute stand and metronome / tuner worth £39 or 10 monthly payments of £50	£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.
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.
New Yamaha YFL-211U flute with both curved and straight head (ideal for smaller children with restricted reach)(in stock) PRICE MATCH:		£551 with a free flute stand and metronome / tuner worth £39 or 10 monthly payments of £56	£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.

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 12 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.

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 30/06/2011 I will also 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). 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)