“A monster sax.” Andy Sheppard
“This is not just a good horn, it’s a great horn.” Andy Snitzer
“…they’ve rewritten the shortlist… you’d have to be utterly, utterly insane not to try one…”Stephen Howard, Author of The Haynes Saxophone Manual
The award-winning built in England TJ Signature Custom tenor represents the highest level of our design and craftsmanship, an instrument created for players who demand complete control over their sound.
Developed through extensive collaboration with professional saxophonists worldwide, it delivers a level of response, tonal depth, and flexibility that feels immediate and uncompromising.
Key Features & Specifications
- Level: Professional
- Design: Developed in collaboration with international artists
- Concept: Maximum tonal flexibility, response, and projection
- Finish Options: RAW, RAW XS, and additional premium finishes
Tone & Performance
- Deep, complex tonal core with exceptional presence
- Effortless projection with a wide dynamic range
- Immediate, responsive feel across the full register
- Designed for complete control of tone colour and expression
RAW & RAW XS - A Different Philosophy
Although the TJ Signature Custom horns are available in other finishes, it’s the RAW and RAW XS models which steal the show. You see they are not about appearance, they’re about connection.
Rather than applying a surface finish, these instruments are left in their natural state and carefully worked by hand, allowing the material itself to resonate more freely.
- RAW: A dark, understated natural finish with strong character
- RAW XS: Hand-buffed to create a beautifully aged, vintage aesthetic
The result is a saxophone that feels open, direct, and highly personal — with a tonal palette shaped entirely by the player.
Build & Craftsmanship
- Precision-fitted mechanism for stability and consistency
- Hand-finished detailing throughout
- Professional setup and regulation
- Built for reliability under demanding performance conditions
Define Your Sound
This isn’t just a saxophone, it’s the point where your sound becomes unmistakably your own.
Visit www.rawsax.com for details.
TJ sax warranty (click here)
Why do we not have prices on our website?
We do not sell our instruments directly to musicians. Instead we sell our Trevor James saxophones via our international network of specialist distributors. The details of the TJ representatives in your area can found here .
Sax Assembly Guide
- Put the neck strap around your neck.
- Take the main body of the sax from its case holding it firmly by the bell.
- Hook the neck strap on to the ring positioned about half way down the back of the body.
- Ensure the neck screw is loosened and insert the crook, which should line up with the neck strap ring.
- Tighten the screw so that the crook is secure.
- Apply a little cork grease to the cork (re-do once a week) and push the mouthpiece on to the cork with the opening facing downwards.
It is vital that when you have finished playing your instrument that you either clean it correctly or put it away in it’s case or place the saxophone on to a saxophone stand. Most of the repair damage we see in our workshops comes from players who have simply laid their saxophone down on a chair whilst they have ‘nipped’ out for a coffee or for lunch. Saxophones can be easily damaged!
Sax slings
All our included sax slings come with a non metal sax hook attached. The choice of sax slings is vast however we recommed you do not use a sax sling with a bare metal hook (unless it has a non metaillic coating over it) as over a period of time, the metal hook could possibly cause some wear to the sling ring which is located on the rear of the saxophone.
What is the Trevor Jame warranty period?
For details of our Trevor James instrument warranty click here