Trevor James 10XP Student Flute Outfit – 925 Silver Lip & Riser

The Trevor James 10XP is a student flute outfit that’s become a bit of a standard recommendation for first instruments and early grades. It keeps the playing feel light and “free-blowing”, but adds some features you’d normally only see on more expensive step-up models – like a solid .925 silver lip plate and riser and French-style pointed key arms. 

It’s a sensible choice for new players and those coming back to the flute, with enough quality in the build and setup to carry a player comfortably through the first few grades.

Key Features

• Student / early step-up flute outfit

• Straight silver-plated headjoint with shaped lip plate

• .925 silver lip plate and riser for a more responsive, flexible tone 

• Silver-plated nickel-silver body and keywork for strength and durability 

• French-style pointed key arms instead of traditional Y-arms – tighter mechanism, more “pro” feel 

• Closed-hole, offset G with split E mechanism – student-friendly layout that helps the top register speak cleanly 

• Drawn toneholes, C footjoint, A=442 pitch 

• Supplied in a wooden hard case with fleece-lined cover and shoulder strap, plus cleaning accessories

Why Choose the Trevor James 10XP?

Many beginner flutes feel a bit stiff or resistant, which can make the early stages harder than they need to be. The 10XP is deliberately set up to be easy-speaking – especially in the low register – so new players can get a clear tone without fighting the instrument. The solid silver lip plate and riser help the sound stay open and colourful rather than thin, and give a bit more “headroom” as the player develops.

The French-style pointed key arms and good-quality pads give the mechanism a more positive feel and help keep the flute sealing properly, which is important for intonation and response. For teachers, it’s a flute you can recommend knowing that, with normal care, it should take a student from their first notes up through the early grades without forcing an upgrade too soon.

Specifications

General

• Brand: Trevor James

• Model: 10XP (TJ10XP)

• Instrument type: Student C flute

• Key: C

Headjoint

• Headjoint: Silver-plated nickel silver

• Lip plate & riser: .925 sterling silver, shaped lip plate

Body & Keywork

• Body & footjoint: Silver-plated nickel silver, C foot 

• Keywork: Silver-plated nickel silver

• Key style: Closed hole

• G key: Offset G

• E mechanism: Split E

• Arms: French-style pointed key arms

• Tone holes: Drawn (extruded)

Other Details

• Pads: High-quality Italian Pisoni pads 

• Pitch: A = 442 Hz

• Setup: Final hand setup in UK workshops

Case & Accessories

• Case: Wooden case

• Case cover: Fleece-lined cover with shoulder strap

• Accessories: Cleaning rod, cleaning gauze / cloth, polishing cloth (contents vary slightly by supplier)