Golden Hour Alto Saxophone
- Professionally checked before dispatch
- Eb alto, hand engraved bell and body
- Abalone-style key touches, high F# key
- 30-day returns and a 3-year warranty
In stock Free delivery by Thu 12 Nov
- Free UK Delivery
- 30-Day Returns
- 3-Year Warranty
Description
Warm gold, hand engraved, with a little sparkle under your fingers.
Some instruments live in the case. This one you'll want out on show. Gold lacquer over brass, hand engravings across the bell and body, and abalone-style shell inlays on the key touches that catch the light as you play.
Why you'll love it
- Hand engraved. Decorative engravings on the bell and body.
- Abalone-style key touches. Shell inlays on the main keys, as you can see in the photos.
- Blue steel needle springs and leather pads. The springs and pads listed by the maker for this model.
- The full range to high F#. The standard alto range, with the high F# key.
Good to know
- A case and reeds aren't listed in the box, so you may want to add them.
- New to the saxophone? Softer reeds (strength 1.5 or 2) make your first notes much easier than the harder reeds many kits come with.
- Before you play, check under the keys for any small cork or foam wedges. They protect the pads in transit and must come out, or some notes won't sound.
Specifications
| Instrument | Alto saxophone |
|---|---|
| Key | Eb |
| Range | Up to high F# |
| Body | Brass |
| Finish | Gold lacquer, hand engraved |
| Key touches | Abalone-style shell inlays |
| Springs | Blue steel needle springs |
| Pads | Leather |
| Package size | 66 x 32 x 18 cm |
| Model | XYAS-F200GL |
Delivery, returns and 3-year warranty
Free UK delivery to your door on every order, with your estimated delivery date shown above.
30 days to change your mind. Play it at home. If it isn't for you, send it back within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
3-year warranty. If a fault appears with normal use, we repair it, replace it or refund you, and we pay the return postage.
Everything is set out in our returns and warranty policy.
Is it right for a beginner?
Yes, if you are starting or starting again. Everything that comes with it is listed on this page, so there is nothing to hunt down before your first session. Start on a soft reed (strength 1.5 or 2), and our free guide, Your first 10 minutes, takes you from opening the case to your first note.
Grown-ups starting (again) who want an alto with character, and returning players looking for a good-looking instrument for home. If you're preparing for exams, show your teacher the specifications below first.
In the box
What comes with your Golden Hour Alto
1 accessory, worth £4.99, included in the price.
- Cleaning cloth
they are talking about us
Real brass, built to be played
Made to be played, not kept in a cupboard
Questions before you buy
Do I need anything else to play?
Everything that comes with it is listed on this page, item by item. If reeds aren't in the list, add a few soft ones (strength 1.5 or 2) to your order.
Can I send it back?
Yes. You have 30 days from delivery to change your mind and return it for a full refund. Our returns policy explains how.
What does the warranty cover?
3 years from delivery against faults in materials and workmanship. If something goes wrong with normal use, we repair it, replace it or refund you. Normal wear (reeds, pads and corks) and accidental damage are not covered.
When will it arrive?
Delivery to the UK is free, and your estimated delivery date is shown just above the Add to basket button.
Which reed should I start with?
A soft one: strength 1.5 or 2. Hard reeds are the main reason beginners think they can't play.
Will the neighbours hear me?
An acoustic saxophone is loud, so practise at sensible hours. For late evenings, our electric saxophones play silently through headphones.