Atlantic London "The Duke" Saxophones - What is this new brand?!

[@Lulacerolini]

The look, the sounds, no words. Amazing work!!

[@saxworldwide]

Thank you Lu! 🎷

[@WalmartBlackGuy]

Sensational. Just got my bari and Im STILL jealous of how good that tenor sounds. Rock on bro!

[@saxworldwide]

Plenty of fun to be had with that Bari! Thanks for your kind words!

[@jp2861]

Any chance of an Atlantic London bari coming in the future? Those horns sound and look amazing!!! Bravo!!!

[@junkmail244]

"Yama-Keil-igasawa" sounds really nice, Really cool. I do like their sound & appearance.

[@calvinhunter70]

Very interesting..... the Amber finish looks superb. Rolled tone holes are an interesting decision..... Jim, as always you make any horn sound good. Will be interesting to see how this new brand is accepted in the marketplace. 👍

[@Butterking99]

i’m shocked that you guys are releasing this saxophone. I can’t believe it has rolled tone holes. Engraving like that and a unique design aesthetic with a beautiful name like Atlantic London that just screams art deco 1940s with a hard case, neck strap and mouthpiece for that price of sub $4k as real working professional tenor sax player this is the real deal and at a price range that I can appreciate and work with, looking forward to trying one soon!

[@luismartinezmacias1006]

Woow, that sounds great!

[@saxworldwide]

Thanks Luis!

[@patemblen3644]

Thanks Jim. Nice looking saxes. Could I suggest that you guys include some info on adjustability available on review saxes, and also build quality. These are the qualities that earn the "professional" tag (imho).

[@stveloop9452]

A very pleasant surprise! with a lot of micro brands coming out of America this is so positive. There's a lot to like, sound with rolled tone holes and a bam style case, not to mention unlacquered at no extra cost!

[@raseshgandhi6702]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@rpj-sax4lyfe]

Beautiful horns

[@bobblues1158]

Well done!!

[@hashimakennels5645]

Looks like another reason for me to come to the store when visiting London from AUS next year!

[@monarewillem]

Man that sounds great

[@joelrodriguez1232]

Those saxophones are gorgeous.

[@rhrh2025]

That has a vintage Selmer sound.

[@selmer1971]

The tenor has a fabulous tone!

[@manuelvalencia9407]

I really like the name "The Duke". It sounds very posh and British. My thoughts would be a tuxedo dressed man with a Top hat. The look of the guard keys seems appropriate for that warm sounding horn. Cheers on your review and other reviews, Jim! (From an American living in Japan) That is a BOSS looking mouthpiece and ligature combination.

[@jamesadams8022]

Very nice. I do worry about the minimal key guards however but nice to see a top quality product at a relatively affordable price

[@jacobprice8691]

Looks like a fantastic deal. I see they're on preorder now, do you have an estimate on when you'll be shipping them out?

[@jimm4905]

Jim- you sounded great on both saxes! Minor aesthetic complaint, the bell brace should have matched the rounded key guards. It looks off to me.

[@saxworldwide]

Thank you! Ah okay, I didn't notice this! Interesting suggestion. I'll pass on your feedback.

[@geoffparker6332]

Nice case but where do the neck, mouthpiece and reeds go?

[@saxworldwide]

There's a compartment within the case that stores these! Apologies, Jim didn't show this in the vid!

[@keithcampbell6806]

Good afternoon l enjoyed your presentation but was disappointed in the circles you made with regard to the price. Words like affordable are nice but not to the point. By just saying close to three thousand pounds or just the real price would be a far way better indication. Thanks anyway.

[@pimeye]

I'm now torn between the Trevor James Signature Custom RAW tenor and the Atlantic tenor. Any reason why you are not playing the mouthpiece that came with the tenor?

[@saxworldwide]

Hi Pimeye, we were filming at the shop until very late and forgot to include a section featuring these mouthpieces! We realised it the next day. We'll post a reel on Instagram and a short video here on KZbin as soon as possible so you can hear them. They sound great though, the Tenor is a slant-style piece and the alto is based on a Meyer

[@MrSatoshiKon]

Jim what kind of neck strap are you using here ? Nice sound , you make everything sound so lovely

[@saxworldwide]

It's the leather-based strap that comes with the Atlantic saxes. Very comfortable. Thanks for your nice words!

[@AdamKnowsItAll]

Is the neck strap available separately?

[@saxworldwide]

It will be in the future! Keep an eye out for it!

[@LuanneFose]

I'm interested in this neck strap. Please pass on a tip to put rubber around the connector to the instrument. I have found that metal ones after time wear away the connector piece on the sax. If that was done, I would also love to buy this neck strap separately - I already love my own horn.

[@williammurray1620]

Will they have a Bari available? I didn't see it on their website. Thank you.

[@saxworldwide]

No Bari's yet, that engraving would look good on one though!

[@ionadam6775]

Scuzami che tamponi hanno ??? Di pelle ho con rezonatori metalicii ....per favore mi poi informare ??? Grazie miile !

[@jonathanpia8191]

What about the weight of the tenor ? Light or heavy category ?

[@saxworldwide]

It's medium weight. 3.4KG which makes it similar in weight to a Yani TWO20 or Yamaha 875EX

[@Zubarev09]

Taiwan, or China?

[@saxworldwide]

Hi @Zubarev09 They're made in Taiwan and finished in London

[@SAXDAVEBOY]

❤ Look sound sweet for sure. Very interesting

[@polarblade1159]

That's the same *red sun in the sky intensifies*

[@floaty10]

Shouldn't it be called Atlantic London Taipai?

[@mattlee2405]

For this price range, I rather go for the Japan model than those professional models from Taiwan.

[@Gabe5624]

What are the chances you send me an free Tenner bc I have an alto and I wanna learn

[@LorenzoDeprado]

A little greedy no?

[@michaelcorner3861]

Hi Jim and Co. The price is reasonable enough for a pro instrument. Where are these actually manufactured? Are the parts UK made but assembled in Taiwan or elsewhere? Is it completely UK made? Foreign made? Going off topic....I'm going to be perhaps TOO honest here. I'm a professional doubler, primary instrument is clarinet. I'm Principal Clarinet in my orchestra, but have done dozens if not hundreds of different productions of Broadway shows in the pit, and countless big band gigs and casuals. Broadway show jobs have almost disappeared in all but the very largest markets, and even on Broadway and in London the number of players employed in the pit bands is way, way down....replaced by rock shows and synthesizers. Covid made this trend that much worse. Big Band gigs don't happen anymore, like at all. For weddings, parties, and other casuals, people hire a DJ, not a band. Been true for years. In a word, my symphony work is still there, maybe a little slower than pre Covid, but the doubling work, the ability to play sax professionally, is basically gone. Just anecdotally, I've had one six week show engagement involving doubling since Covid, but have played sax as part of my symphony work quite a few times! So, WHY in the world would someone create a new model of professional saxophone? It might be the best sax for the money in the world....but why? If one already has their Selmers, or Yamahas, or Yanis, I don't see working pros (or what's left of the work) wanting to buy this thing. Aspiring students, perhaps, look for their first pro horn? maybe....but there's no real future I see anywhere for almost anyone (there's always room for another Brecker or Sanborn) aspiring to play sax professionally and actually make a living. Thanks. Sorry to be so negative here. Have a great day. BTW, loved the store when I visited last summer!

[@saxworldwide]

Jim here. Yes, it's sad that pit work is being reduced in the way you describe. Thanks for sharing your story. I feel we all need to rally together to get it back to where it was before. We all know you can't beat the sound of a full fledged pit band, rather than a bunch of synths. To your two quesions: 1; the sax is made in Taiwan, and the set-up work is completed in London. 2; I need to explain to you that the vast majority of sax players around the planet are not professional players. They are hobbiests, playing in local community bands, whether it's jazz or classical, or something in-between. And within this a high percentage of them get really into their gear, often buying the best that's available. It's an escape from their day job, and something they love doing. So why not make them a sax that they'd love to own? But also, why wouldn't a pro want to buy an Atlantic? It's not a hard and fast rule that a pro should only play a Selmer, Yamaha or Yani when there are other brands that can do just as good a job, and I believe that Atlantic can easily be in this mix.

[@michaelcorner3861]

Thanks, Jim!

[@LuanneFose]

@@saxworldwide Don't forget professionals wanting an Ishimori. As a professional, I play a Yamaha 82Z lacquered tenor but I absolutely LOVE my Ishimori raw alto.

[@drope-wx5ho]

the tube is made in Taiwan

[@km6206]

who cares?

[@benhostetler268]

So Cannoball clones 😂

[@junkmail244]

"Yama-Keil-igasawa" sounds really nice,

[@saxworldwide]

Not very similar - Come down and give them both a go!

[@DJM626]

Not all horns made in Taiwan are the same. I know my Ishimori tube and neck are both different so just because it was made in Taiwan it doesn't mean the tubes, necks and rest of the parts are the same by any means

[@benhostetler268]

@@DJM626 look at that alto it has Selmer style SA80II keywork, cannonball/P Mauriat large bell flare, and it’s made in the same factory as P Mauriat used to be before they bought their own factory.

[@georgebijacu7141]

10 -15 years ago we had pro saxophones from Taiwan at around 1500-1800$. What happened? Now most of them are asking 4-5k!!!! Has the world gone mad? Smh

[@marks.6656]

Even crazier, most horns coming out of Taiwan (Atlantic, TM Custom, Ponzol Pro One, JL Woodwinds NYC) now come with better setups from the factory than a new Selmer Paris horn, and they can outplay a well-set up Mark VI.

[@DJM626]

Same goes for my Ishimori Tenor that I recently purchased. Plays better than any Mark VI I've ever owned and my Shadow that I just sold. No regrets on my purchase, whatsoever

[@TreyLamount]

The horns coming out of Taiwan are MUCH better now. Like the comment above, a lot of the instruments coming out of the Taiwanese factories are setup and playing much better than the new selmers. Especially whatever factory is producing the Ishimori and JL woodwind horns (I believe they’re coming out of the same factory but it hasn’t been confirmed). Even the cannonballs are much better now.

[@saxworldwide]

Taiwanese saxophones are now among the best in the world, and most are still significantly cheaper than their French or Japanese counterparts.

[@DJM626]

But they too will increase in price as time goes on. Happened with the P. Mariaut line and they continue to increase. As long as the quality is there

[@imageaware]

£2,749.00 for the Alto and £3,199.00 for the Tenor Saxophone. Ouch!

[@saxworldwide]

This is a fully-fledged high-end, bespoke professional instrument with a variety of quality accessories, I'm afraid you won't find that for less. I believe more affordable models will be available in the future. All the best

[@LuanneFose]

Actually, I think that is quite reasonable for this horn. It has a lot of great features. With a quality mouthpiece, it would rival many other horns.

[@keithcampbell6806]

Good morning thank you very much for posting the price. It is now a very annoying trend .Presenting a new instrument on the market and no mention is made of the price . Once again thank you very much for quoting the price.