"they say that one flute is very much like the other, just as a saxophone is a tube with holes and a couple of bits of metal to press…isn't it?"

Taking the above as a rather simplistic statement, the basic tenet is actually correct. Flutes and saxophones are simply long tubes with holes located at graded intervals. What really differentiates brands of flutes and saxophones is the quality of their design and manufacture. With many more options available for the retailer and the player from China, Vietnam, Indonesia and India to name just a few, it is now of critical importance that the established manufacturer and distributor works closely with the all interested parties to ensure that their instruments are not just simple pieces of metal with holes in it!

Unfortunately, too many companies are only interested in short term business and are not investing in quality research and development. R&D remains a vital cog in the music industry but due to the 'hit' on the budgets, is often relegated to the outer echelons of the business strategy. This leads to poor to average instruments hitting the market, which in turn leads to a frustration with the player, teacher and retailer as quality is traded for price. Trevor J. James & Co. continue to be unique in the U.K. woodwind sector in the amount of investment which is dedicated to research and development of existing and new products. Working very closely with the very best players and educationalists in their respective fields, TJ& Co. annually invest large resource both financial and manpower to ensure that their instruments remain just that 'little bit special'.

The manufacture of flutes and saxophones to desired requirements can only be achieved through many years of dedicated research understanding the needs and requirements of players, teachers and the retail trade around the world. Trevor J. James & Co.'s specialisation is therefore based around a dedicated team consisting of technicians, musicians and customer focused staff at our new Lenham headquarters. We are very proud of our quality standards. Our detailed product guarantee booklet which contains care and maintenance, service and specific guarantee instructions is included with all new Trevor J. James instruments.