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TJ 5x

The new TJ budget model starter flute

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The TJ 5x (not available in North and South America)

Why Choose the TJ 5x Starter Flute?

We empathise with the financial expectations of new flute players and those rediscovering their flute playing passion after a hiatus. This understanding led us to conceive the TJ 5x flute model—an affordable choice that steadfastly upholds quality.

Ordinarily, instruments within this price range are synonymous with subpar quality and bear unfamiliar brand names. Regrettably, they often fall short of fulfilling the learning demands of eager newcomers. We were determined to revolutionize this landscape!

In an unusual move for us, we collaborated with another factory while maintaining our design expertise to introduce the TJ 5x model. This partnership enabled us to strike a balance between affordability and performance.

Our aspiration was to craft a fresh, unparalleled "First Flute" that nurtures skill development and artistic potential, all while being gentle on your budget.

Benefits:

Silver-plated throughout
Headjoint - Designed to be free blowing to assist the new player
Mechanism - Open and closed hole options
Padding – Good quality pads with accurate airtight seal which is vitally important to the performance of the instrument
Good quality and strong mechanism
Purple lined wooden case with black fleecy lined case cover
Care and attention to the finishing of all key work – carefully worked during manufacture and then double checked by our UK technicians to ensure instrument looks great to the eye!
Accuracy and tightness of all fitting of the key assembly - Gives a secure and positive feel to the student.
Outfit - wooden case, fleecy lined case cover with shiulder strap, wooden cleaning rod and cloths

Why do we not have prices on our website?

This is a TJ instrument reference website only as we do not sell our instruments directly to musicians.

Instead we sell our Trevor James flutes via our international network of specialist distributors. The details of the TJ representatives in your area can found here .

What is the weight of a Trevor James flute?

TJ 10x flute	360 gms
TJ Privilege flute with C foot	420 gms
TJ Privilege flute with B foot	440 gms
TJ Cantabile flute with C foot	440 gms
TJ Cantabile flute with B foot	460 gms
Addtional weight with TJ 'Voce headjoint	+20 gms
TJ Virtuoso flute with C foot	440 gms
TJ Virtuoso flute with B foot	460 gms
Additional weight with TJ 'Voce'headjoint	+20 gms

TJ Alto flute	680 gms
TJ Bass flute	1300 gms

What is the weight of the case without flute?

Traditional flute case for TJ flutes 480 gms

Cherrywood case 660 gms

Alto flute wooden case 820 gms

Bass flute case wooden case 3000 gms

What is a step-up flute?

The first flute for the majority of flute players will be designed with ease of sound production as the focus. After a few years of practice and progression, flute players begin to desire more from an instrument. Not only are they required to play more complex and speedier technical passages, but their tonal requirements subtly change from ease of sound to quality of tone. This is where the student will look at the purchase of the 'step-up' instrument. This usually brings in to consideration models with headjoints of 925 silver or sometimes also with 925 silver body tube as well.

Do I need to oil my Trevor James wooden lip plate, wooden headjoint or wooden flute?

Any Grenadilla wood on your flute will be easy to care for. You will simply need to protect it from extremes of temperature and dryness. If you do not have a nut allergy then almond oil is by far the most frequently used. Take a small amount of almond oil on a cotton wool bud and wipe it over the wood. Never soak or over-oil any wood. Please note that it is vitally important to source an alternative oil should you have a nut allergy!

Refer to specific wooden care guide (click here)

Some quick do's and don'ts for flute care!

Always use the correct method to assemble and de-assemble your instrument.
It’s important that you always dry inside your flute once you’ve finished playing.
Never keep the damp cloth that you’ve dried your flute with in the case.
Do not oil the flute mechanism yourself. Take it to a specialist repair technician.
Never use liquid metal polish, of any type.
Do not regulate your own instrument by turning adjusting screws.
Do not leave your instrument on a chair or other surface when not playing as it is very easily knocked off and damaged!
Ensure that your instrument has adequate insurance cover against loss, damage or theft.

If you are unsure about any aspects of your instrument, consult your teacher or specialist flute shop. For more care information click on the Flute Owners Manual download here

What is the Trevor James warranty on new instruments?

For details of our Trevor James instrument guarantee click here

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