Signature Custom RAW & RAW XS Tenor Saxophones

www.sax.co.uk
Jim Cheek reviews the outstanding RAW models from UK based Signature custom.
Jim is using a 10MFan Merlot 8 Mouthpiece and Rico Select Jazz 3S Filed Reeds

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Jim gives the nicest presentations just about anywhere. Well done.

[@saxunltd]

Always enjoy Jim's commentaries and comparisons... When he started to play this Signature RAW horn my first thought was, "He sounds a lot like Ernie Watts!" (Ernie has made several visits to the Seattle area to play with local rhythm sections.) This tenor has a softer, broader tone quality, and Jim has some great riffs!

[@rune9864]

So happy to see another upload. Especially on tenor... MY MAIN INSTRUMENT!

[@Sirvalorsax]

It would be a lot easier to gauge how these tenors are different form each other if he used the same mouthpiece for all of them

[@danielcohen9637]

Do you recommend this sax?

[@Sirvalorsax]

@@danielcohen9637 I haven't tried them so I can't say from experience. If I were to get one though, I would get the silver plated one.

[@Samuriele]

@@Sirvalorsax I like silver plate sax, but the Silver plate Signature has a very strange color, it looks lik very chip plated sax.

[@liamk8157]

I love your videos so much, please keep posting. you guys are great!!

[@patriciagullickson9591]

I live in Brooklyn , NYC...my plan is to hold up a bank and grab some bread...then fly up to this badass shop wherever the hell it is in England and purchase a couple of horns!!!! wish me luck

[@0HeavyLids0]

Hi Patricia. I know it's been years since this comment, but thought you should know that JL Woodwinds in NYC carries these horns as well. Cheers!

[@Chronic.Pivoter]

I have the *exact* same mouthpiece and ligature setup on a Custom Signature RAW XS. What a small world!

[@LansTaylor]

Thank you guys for finally uploading!

[@saxworldwide]

Sorry about the delay, we'll get some more done soon!

[@LansTaylor]

Wow! I am a big fan and I can't believe I am talking to you guys!

[@jazzboy]

Had mine for a while now. Possibly one of the best horns being currently made. And yes, I have have owned and played many, many horns. Baravo TJ!

[@andrewpratten]

fabulous. That was a surprise.

[@saxophone.4513]

Wonderful playing. Sounds like Tommy Smith in the harmonics.

[@dennis9242]

Could you say what the difference in upkeep of the finishes is between the Raw and the Raw XS? Thank you.

[@danielmendes9259]

Belo sax👍

[@2012siukit]

for people who love/play saxophones, these videos are better than pornos lmao

[@REALjohnmosesbrowning]

One day Im gonna check out this shop, I dont care if I have to cross the Atlantic to do it lol

[@MrTele57]

Can't deny that ..

[@nvendo]

Very nice bro.... Please help me how can I get this I live in India ...

[@REALjohnmosesbrowning]

I know its random, and lovely sax by the way, but I want to go into crafting my own saxophones and horns myself for an occupation. Do you have any suggestions for how I could do this?

[@REALjohnmosesbrowning]

I even have a name and everything for he company lol

[@DPSAX95]

I currently play a Tj custom raw Alto but..will very soon give it away to get a selmer..the main reason is it holds back my finger technique and more important the notes from high d and above and also high c are just really lagging in harmonics and depth.I dont play jazz though and so i dont know if these things stand out that much with a jazz setup ( i use a selmer c* s*80 mouthpiece, BG duo silver ligature and blue vandoren number 3 reeds)

[@saxworldwide]

Scott has just moved from a Selmer to a RAW for the reason of the keywork and sound....might be worth getting yours checked over by a technician first just in case.

[@DPSAX95]

Generally speaking a selmer (mark vi , series 3 or reference) is superior to most instruments out there when it comes to classical playing.I guess that scott came across a really bad selmer and moved to a really good Raw custom..instrument quallity is not that consistent these days..

[@saxworldwide]

He had his Selmer for 10 years...loved it until he came across something better...but, from a classical front, you are talking a completely different ball game! Furthermore, he still has his Selmer Alto

[@rhamses]

Do you guys thinking in test the Blue Rose Sax from @helllosaxophone and @bluerosesaxophones? Would love to hear your opinion on it. Great video as always

[@saxworldwide]

Hello Rhamses, they're only available direct from the company over in the Netherlands so we're unable to stock them or test them

[@rhamses]

Sax .co.uk I understand. Well thanks for the effort anyway. And keep posting I really enjoy the channel :)

[@danielmcmahon858]

So I am an overseas sax player just getting his feet wet in looking for a pro model horn, and I have fallen in love with the tone and depth that the raw XS has. However, I have no stores near me that would let me get one in shop to try it out without buying it first. Are there any recommendations as to how I can get my hands on one before deciding to pull the trigger on such a big purchase? Buying this saxophone right now would clear out my bank account and then some, and I don't want to waste my money on a horn I won't love playing every day. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@saxworldwide]

A flight over here to try one? ;)

[@Chronic.Pivoter]

Trevor James has a page on their website that lists all their official distributors and another page with a contact form. If in doubt, you can send them an email through it and they will redirect you to the closest distributor. It took me a bit of time to get a response from them, but eventially I found a distributor. Keep in mind that purchasing directly from a distributor will be more expensive, so you might want to look into some music shops and ask them if they deal with the distributor in question. A music shop will often offer you a discount over the "recommended retail price". This is how I've ordered mine. I know a lot of time has passed, and you've probably already purchased something, but at the very least I hope this comment will help you with future purchases.

[@oscarmejia2060]

If I order your contrabass, does it come with a mouthpiece and a reed

[@saxworldwide]

It comes with a mouthpiece, and a good sturdy case

[@johnfilardi]

Great video , I just bought a used Trevor James sc raw,

[@angellatonny6379]

Hi,how much did it cost you?

[@johnfilardi]

$1,500.00

[@angellatonny6379]

That was so fair,i tested a used one a few days ago but the seller is asking for $3500 & find it insane.

[@angellatonny6379]

I hope i can find one that's modestly priced too.

[@johnfilardi]

Angella Tonny , they are a good quality sax, the new ones are priced fairly, i was looking for a Trevor JAMES 88, I couldn’t find any, in America and the U k. Check , Reverb.com. Put in what sax your looking for and they’ll start popping up in your feed

[@yawerts9390]

so many SAXOPHONES!!!😱😱😱

[@matevskij]

Whats the strap you were using? Is it comfortable as it looks?

[@saxworldwide]

www.sax.co.uk/bg-s50-yoke-saxophone-strap-with-braces.ir

[@joshuafranklin1169]

Throughout all the brands of saxophones you have played on; which brand is the best to you? What brand is the one that sticks out as the best quality, sound, and any other outstanding characteristics

[@saxworldwide]

Well, Jim's tenor is a Andy Sheppard Autograph, so I would guess at that.

[@lucca839]

you sound so mellow lol

[@damianodami7582]

Raw. More round and deep

[@lugiagamer2266]

Yo quiero una de esas mencantan pero no tengo dinero

[@xavierlampkin8203]

Yo tambien

[@saxboss1]

Do they sell to America?

[@willisamba9925]

Yes! "we ship worldwide" on their website... ;-)

[@saxboss1]

+Willi Samba so one could take advantage of a weaker British pound ?:)

[@anotsosexysaxman5914]

that's exactly what they were advertising on their website lol

[@clairemauemusic]

5th comment!!!!

[@LansTaylor]

8th

[@rodamcdat1640]

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[@_adg_1637]

Ninth

[@cashcrowden9657]

first

[@freddylebanon]

I've owned hundreds of saxes...looks like another Selmer fake

[@saxworldwide]

FAR from it, try it, and you'll see!

[@saxophone.4513]

Great playing and demo.