"Get Wind" with the new Odyssey Premiere Brass & Woodwind range

Jan. 26, 2011 - PRLog -- "Get Wind" with the new Odyssey Premiere Brass & Woodwind range

John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd., worldwide trade distributors of Odyssey® products, is proud to announce the new Odyssey Premiere Series of brass and woodwind instruments.

Designed in conjunction with master craftsman Peter Pollard, the Odyssey Premiere range is already attracting plenty of attention from progressing students and professional players alike.

Pollard, who has already very successfully redesigned the successful Odyssey Debut range for 2011, wanted to introduce a range of instruments that were built to the highest standards of workmanship, using superior quality materials and class leading design features and at a very competitive price point for the player. Pollard is one of the most sought after instrument designers and repairers in the UK, with an international reputation to boot, having worked over the past forty years with leading musicians, military bands and orchestras as well writing and examining for instrument repair courses throughout Europe.

The Odyssey Premiere range includes Bb clarinets, saxophones, flutes, and the full range of brass instruments, including a baby French horn. Pollard's focus has been to use top quality materials coupled with a meticulous production process, resulting in a great sounding instrument that is easy to play and reliable.

High quality is the overriding theme of the Odyssey Premiere package. All flutes come in a solid wooden case to protect their delicate key work, and every other Premiere instrument comes with its own custom designed Zero-gravity carry case finished in a hard-wearing grey canvas cover. Cases are plush lined to protect the instrument and also come complete with relevant accessories. Each has an outside accessory pocket and attachable shoulder straps allowing the instrument to be carried on your back - perfect for going to school, college or the concert. All clarinets and saxophones are supplied with Vandoren reeds as standard.

Premiere Bb Clarinet Outfits

The OCL400 Bb Clarinet (£189rrp) is designed for the progressing student with its hard-wearing ABS body - which is resistant to changes in temperature - steel rods and screws for reliability, silver-plated key work, and high quality Italian pads, along with an adjustable thumb rest and two barrels. The OCL500 (£499rrp) is an imported ebony-bodied clarinet featuring tenon rings to prevent cracking. It offers a wide tonal sound, richer and warmer than its ABS counterpart, and is thus more suited to the more advanced student.

Premiere C Flute Outfits

A standard Cupronickel bodied silver-plated C flute, the OFL300S (£289rrp) features 17 closed French style keys, a split-E mechanism and an offset G with high quality French pads and springs. Meanwhile, the OFL350C (£199rrp) is ideal for students with a shorter reach, thanks to its curved head joint. Featuring 16 open keys, a split-E mechanism and an offset G, the OFL350C's lip plate and embouchure hole are designed for ease of blowing, producing a good tone and encouraging the student to continue playing. Both flutes come complete with a well presented leatherette covered wooden case and a fitted padded carry bag.

Premiere Saxophone Outfits

With professional finishes and a high specification of materials and components, the four saxophones in the Odyssey Premiere range are highly suited to advanced students and professionals. The OSS600 Bb Straight Soprano Saxophone (£399rrp) is a beautifully finished clear lacquered brass bodied instrument with an engraved bell, high F# key, high G key, and comes with both an angled and straight crook.

The OSS650C Bb Curved Soprano Saxophone (£399rrp) also features a clear lacquered finished brass body with high F# key and has an easy, open and controlled tonality.

The OAS700 Eb Alto Saxophone (£519rrp) features a high F# key and a rose brass body, bell and neck for a warmer, richer tone.

Finally, the OTS800 Bb Tenor Saxophone (£599rrp) with brass body and engraved bell easily conveys all the emotion and musicality of the player with ease and clarity. All four saxophones feature high quality Italian pads and springs and are supplied with a mouthpiece, ligature, Vandoren reed, cap, and accessories including white gloves, cleaning cloth, cork crease and neck sling.

Premiere Bb Trumpet Outfits

The OCR100P Bb Pocket Trumpet (£209rrp) is an ideal instrument for the young student who wants to start on a brass instrument, or for a seasoned pro who needs a practice instrument to take out on the road. The Rose brass bell and lead pipe give a wonderfully warm tone and the handy throw on the main tuning slide allows fine tuning.

The full-sized OCR1100 Bb Trumpet (£209rrp) also has a Rose brass bell and lead pipe with nickel outer tuning slides for greater durability and a double braced main tuning slide. Its valves are made from the extremely hard-wearing Monel metal for excellent durability, and are carefully designed to give a great response.

Premiere Bb Flugel Horn Outfit

The OFG1300 Bb Flugel Horn (£329rrp) has a great response and intonation coupled with high quality materials. The Rose brass bell and lead pipe provide a warm, rich mellow sound. With Monel pistons, 3rd slide throw, three water keys and an 11mm bore size this instrument is ideal for both experienced players and teachers.

Premiere Bb Cornet Outfit

Already endorsed by Alan Morrison, conductor of the world famous Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band, the OCR900 Bb Silver Plated Cornet (£289rrp) is hard wearing with its silver plated with gold plated slide and Monel valves. The bottom and top caps have nickel inner slides and there are triggers on the 1st and 3rd slides. With an excellently centred tonal response and its polished and professional cosmetic look the OCR900 should satisfy the need of any developing player with aspirations.

Premiere Bb Baby French Horn Outfit

The OFH1700 Bb baby French Horn (£329rrp) is a smaller sized horn for the young beginner and features an adjustable hand rest to aid posture and playing comfort. With a stunningly good looking Rose brass lead pipe for a warmer tone, and a clear lacquered brass body, it also has a detachable bell which makes carrying the instrument around a doddle when stowed in its custom case - which can be carried backpack style.

Premiere Bb Tenor Trombone Outfit

Free blowing, with a Rose brass bell for a lovely warm sound, the OTB1500 Bb Tenor Trombone Outfit (£249rrp) plays incredibly well and is again made from high quality materials. Brass bodied with a clear lacquered body for protection and great looks, it has a Cupronickel slide and comes with a mouthpiece.


For further information on the Odyssey Premiere Brass and Woodwind range, and its sister Debut range, visit the JHS website, where you can watch a number of great product demonstration videos. The Odyssey Premiere Range - ideal for students, teachers, professionals and educational rental stockists.

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John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd.:
www.jhs.co.uk

Odyssey Premiere Range:
www.jhs.co.uk/odysseypremiere.html