Atlantic London The Duke tenor saxophone with engraved brass bell and keywork

ATLANTIC LONDON

THE DUKE

PROFESSIONAL TENOR SAXOPHONE

Inspired by the depth, warmth and individuality of the great vintage tenors, The Duke combines an old soul with the response and reliability of a modern instrument. Its broad, expansive voice is rich in overtones, colour and unmistakable character.

$31,786.00

DISCOVER THE DUKE

VINTAGE SOUL

A modern tenor with an old soul

The Duke Tenor brings together rolled tone holes, premium Pisoni pads, responsive keywork and a RESO+ neck developed specifically for the instrument. The result is a rich, resonant tenor with effortless response, tonal depth and distinctive vintage-inspired character.
“We’d wager that it will soon become the first choice of instrument for pros and semi-pros alike.”

JAZZWISE MAGAZINE

HEAR THE DUKE

One instrument. Individual voices.

Warm & mellow

The smoother, jazzier side of The Duke.

Bright & contemporary

A brighter performance with contemporary energy.

Close-up of hand engraving on The Duke saxophone bell

MASTER ENGRAVING

Seven hours. Every line by hand.

The Duke is brought to life by two master engravers with more than 50 years of combined experience. Each instrument requires around seven hours of meticulous hand engraving, with intricate Art Deco-inspired patterns flowing across the bell and bow to create Atlantic’s unmistakable signature style.
Atlantic London The Duke tenor saxophone RESO+ neck

RESO+ NECK

Built for depth. Tuned for response.

The RESO+ neck gives The Duke Tenor a free-blowing, responsive feel while preserving the weight, warmth and depth at the heart of its sound. From softly spoken subtone to full projection, its voice remains broad, centred and rich in colour.

THE DUKE TENOR AT A GLANCE

Built with purpose.

Carefully selected materials and considered details, developed to give The Duke Tenor its expansive response, resonance and unmistakable character.

MATERIAL

Resonance-Selected Brass.

FINISH Choice

Vintage Amber lacquer or Unlacquered

NECK

RESO+ neck

TONE HOLES & PADS

Rolled tone holes with premium Pisoni pads

KEY CONSTRUCTION

Ergonomic keywork with Grade-A pearl touches and Atlantic London wire key guards

ENGRAVING

Approximately seven hours of detailed master engraving

INCLUDED WITH THE DUKE

Premium Hard CaseAtlantic London Belgravia Neck StrapMachined Metal End Bung

INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Don’t just take our word for it.

Hear directly from experienced players as they explore the sound, response and character of The Duke.

Jim Cheek

“The action is light and even, the tone is huge and full of character, and every detail feels considered. Quite simply, it’s one of the best saxophones I’ve ever played.”

Nigel McGill

“It feels fantastic under the fingers, with an effortless low register and altissimo that simply pops out. Honestly, it’s hard to fault.”

PLAYED BY PROFESSIONALS

In the hands of remarkable players.

RAY GELATO

"I never thought I would get on with a brand-new tenor, but this is a different ball game."

RAY GELATO

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist, singer and bandleader

MICHAEL WILBUR

"I've been loving The Duke. When I want something focused and precise, it's my weapon of choice."

MICHAEL WILBUR

International touring saxophonist and co-founder of Moon Hooch

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Gary (United States)

After a long search, I bought the Duke tenor in Vintage Amber, and two weeks in, I couldn't be happier. The keywork is excellent, smooth, responsive, and comfortable under the fingers. The sound is deep and rich, exactly the tone I was after. And the Vintage Amber finish is genuinely stunning in person; the photos don't do it justice.

What set Atlantic apart, though, was Jamie. I came to them as a returning player with specific physical concerns, and rather than just make the sale, he answered every question honestly, including when it meant pointing out a downside or suggesting I wait. The workshop spent three hours setting the horn up for my needs and even included a few thoughtful extras. It arrived playing beautifully, right out of the case.

Buying an instrument sight-unseen from across an ocean could have been nerve-wracking. Atlantic made it feel safe, and the horn exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended.

Thank you so much for this. It was such a pleasure helping you find the right tenor, and it makes us so happy to hear how much you’re enjoying it. Knowing that it feels comfortable to play and gives you the sound you were looking for means a great deal to us.

Enjoy every minute with your Duke, and thank you again for trusting us from across the ocean!

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Tom Perry (United Kingdom)

Exactly what I was hoping for and more. Absolutely incredible saxophone!

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Christian Baker
Great Decision

I’m in the US and took a chance ordering the Atlantic Tenor after seeing the videos. It arrived super fast, packed really well, and plays like a dream. The tone is rich, dark and powerful, way more than I expected for the price. Build quality feels same level as the big name horns. Honestly one of the best saxes I ever played.

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Steve
Amazing..

What an Amazing Tenor Saxophone! It sounds fantastic, ergonomically it’s a pleasure to play and you get a great case and lots of extras with it, thank you

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Liam Miller
The Best Saxophone I've Ever Owned

I’m in awe of my new Duke tenor saxophone. It’s not only visually stunning (some of the best engraving I've ever seen), but an absolute joy to play. Thank you for inspiring me to play more!

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Mark Stonebanks
Unique & Beautiful

Not only does it look unique and beautiful, it feels so easy to play. I’ve been playing a Yamaha YTS875B since 1998 and I can’t remember that it ever felt so good to play as the Duke. I don’t know how you have managed to produce such a quality product at this price point. It's a great achievement.