Carmichael Evolution Alto Saxophone & Starter Kit – Mega Pack Complete with absolutely everything the beginner needs, give the gift of music this year! Free Next Day delivery on all packs ** Limited Numbers Buy Early**
Best Selling Carmichael Evolution Alto Saxophone + £110 Worth of Accessories + 1 Year Warranty = Unbelievable Value
If you're new to saxophone everything can seem a bit confusing, we would recommend before going any further you watch the above two guides which will hopefully answer many of your questions.
By buying as a mega pack you not only receive a great saxophone but also over £110 worth of accessories! This means in recommend retail prices the pack is worth over £500, at Karacha it’s just £269. But there are many more reasons other than price why Carmichael packs are one of the best selling packs to school beginners and adult learners in the UK:
The Carmichael Evolution Alto Saxophone has a superb pedigree, the workshop it comes from is responsible for other big names such as Selmer and has years of experience which is reflected in the instruments.
In the past such a Saxophone would cost well over £300 but in recent years the internet has forced prices down, the sax itself has not changed over the years, just the price! The spec of this saxophone is comparable and better than many £300+ saxophones on the market.
At karacha as a traditional music business we do our best to help and inform you through our video guides, video demos, written guides and by employing real sax players who are on the end of the phone to help and advise. But we know that the lure of cheaper saxes on ebay and the internet in general can be tempting, we belive this is by far the best saxophone you can get for under £300 but don't take our word for it, if you buy it and you or your teacher thinks it's not a brilliant sax return it within 7 days for a full refund - most teachers end up recommending them to other students! In blind tests teachers have guessed this sax as a £500+ model!
The Evolution is our best selling sax to schools and private learners for many reasons, not least that the features and quality mean no expensive upgrades. Our music school has students using this saxophone at grade 8 and we know of many professionals who keep it as a backup instrument. As a general rule for school learners it will take you well past grade 5 and for at home hobby learners you will never need to upgrade. The differences between this sax and a £1000 sax will only be discernable to a pro player, at the current price it leaves the other "value saxes" well behind it. It's high re-sale value also makes it a hit with many parents nervous as to whether their child will stick with sax!
Some specifications:
High F# Key – Standard these days but some cheaper models will still be missing it.
High Grade Brass – It is imperative that your saxophone is constructed from a high grade brass alloy. Many saxophones out there are made from cheap softer metals, this means a poorer sound quality and consequently a more difficult learning experince. From a parents point of view the softer metal means it can simply be damaged easily – not what you need for your child’s first instrument.
Ribbed construction – A feature of more expensive saxophones, the Carmichael Evolution is crafted using ribbed construction techniques.
Engraved Bell – The bell displays traditional and tasteful engraving.
Real Leather Pads – Pads close tone holes, a cheap pad can leak (i.e. not seal tight and let air out) by opting for a saxophone with genuine leather pads and not a synthetic alternative you are avoiding what could be a very bad larhing experience. High quality leather pads cared for properly will also last much longer meaning less expensive repair bills. A pad saver is included in the mega deal.
Complete with: The Saxophone itself is complete in a new deluxe back pack style hard case with a modern canvass exterior with embroidered logo. ABS plastic cases may look tough but have a tendency to crack, this new case both protects the instrument and itself. It is a case normally associated with more expensive models. You also receive a mouthpiece and ligature.
Accessories:
Care Kit – Pull Through, Cloth, Brush, Cork Grease (£14.99), Faxx Soft Saxophone Strap (£14.99), 10 Carmichael Reeds 1 ½ Strength (£17.98), Learn To Play Saxophone Book One (£6.99), Beginning Saxophone DVD (£14.99), Saxophone Stand (£14.99), Saxophone Pad Saver (£14.99), Sheet Music Stand (£14.99) – Combined RRP over £110
The accessories in this mega pack have been carefully chosen from our best sellers to allow the buyer to get started straight away without having to buy anything extra. With everything in this kit you can safely know that you won’t be spending any extra cash in the near future, whether your starting school with it or buying it as a present this kit contains everything you need to get started and continue learning. Often people tell us they buy the mega kit then split it up and wrap items seperately as presents!
Most people would usually buy everything in the kit anyway, there are no extra or unusual items in it. If you already have some accessories and you don’t need some of the items in the kit you should add up the price of the items which you do definitely require and you’ll probably find that buying the mega pack is still best value as the accessories are more than half price!
Warranty
Full 1 year parts and labour return to base warranty.
Teacher Approval
The Carmichael Evolution has carved out an excellent reputation but some teachers are still nervous about pupils buying online. For that reason after you buy a saxophone you can take it along to you teacher for them to approve it, if they don’t, send it back within 7 days for a full refund…most teachers end up recommending them to other students!!
Learning the Sax
At Karacha we don’t just want to sell you an Alto Saxophone and never see you again, we want you to learn, progress, and stay with us as a customer for years to come. As such we continually add new buyers guides and helpful information, if you click buyers guides at the top of this page you can see links to pages on choosing the right sax for you and much more.
Any questions? Karacha employs sax teachers to help and advise on all aspects of the sax, feel free to give us a call or drop us an email via the contact us page. We know many customers are parents buying for children, don’t worry about asking questions you may feel are silly, it’s an important purchase and we’re here to help and advise.
Tip
A really easy way to make this sax sound the bets it possibly can is to buy a Yamaha 4C mouthpieces and rovner ligature to go with it!
PS
Wondering who’s in the picture? Karacha creates custom sax accessories for many professionals and in the picture is Brian Travers of UB40 playing sax in America on a custom made white saxophone sling!
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