THE HOT NEW SAXES FROM P.MAURIAT
ALTO MODEL PMSA 86UL
The 86 UL has a new and unique handmade body design with straight tone holes. All keys are set to a comfortable playing position, letting this saxophone run smooth and even. The unlacquered brass has a burgundy tinge that looks incredible, and it is an exclusive addition to the P. Mauriat lineup. With a strong resistance similar to vintage horns, a dark sound, and an incredible look, the 86 UL is crowned the new jewel from P. Mauriat. This horn has the potential to make history as one of the best saxophones of all time, because it represents everything a player wants: great sound, great action, and a great look!
* Range: Low Bb to High F#
* Straight Tone Holes
* Neck: Super VI
* Large Bell
* Material: Copper alloy
* Keys: Unlacquered Brass
* Finish: Unlacquered Copper alloy
* Delicate Hand Engraved Bell and Bow
* Key Touches: Blue Abalone
* Professional Class
ALTO MODEL PMSA87
The 87 is an amazing saxophone with the look like that of an early balanced action, and a sound that is dark, fat, and warm. The action is very fast and provides the right touch of resistance; you feel that you have something really serious in your hands. The intonation is perfect, and every key is in the right place to make your playing comfortable and easy. The brushed nickel-silver with gold plate gives this saxophone an elegant, personal look unlike any other. It's a versatile saxophone that can play any style, like jazz, funk, rock or classical, because the sound and appearance are compatible for any kind of music. It's a great combination of value and quality unlike any other saxophone that I’ve tried. Definitely, it is one of the top saxophones from the great P. Mauriat line!
Range: High F#
Straight Tone Holes
* Neck: Super VI
* Large Bell
* Material: Yellow brass
* Keys: Matt nickel silver
* Finish: Matt nickel silver with gold plated ring
* Key Touches: Abalone
* Professional Class
TENOR
MODEL PMSA 86UL
The 86 UL has a new and unique handmade body design with straight tone holes. All keys are set to a comfortable playing position, letting this saxophone run smooth and even. The unlacquered brass has a burgundy tinge that looks incredible, and it is an exclusive addition to the P. Mauriat lineup. With a strong resistance similar to vintage horns, a dark sound, and an incredible look, the 86 UL is crowned the new jewel from P. Mauriat. This horn has the potential to make history as one of the best saxophones of all time, because it represents everything a player wants: great sound, great action, and a great look!
* Range: Low Bb to High F#
* Straight Tone Holes
* Neck: Super VI
* Large Bell
* Material: Copper alloy
* Keys: Unlacquered Brass
* Finish: Unlacquered Copper alloy
* Delicate Hand Engraved Bell and Bow
* Key Touches: Blue Abalone
* Professional Clas
TENOR MODEL PMSA 87
The 87 is an amazing saxophone with the look like that of an early balanced action, and a sound that is dark, fat, and warm. The action is very fast and provides the right touch of resistance; you feel that you have something really serious in your hands. The intonation is perfect, and every key is in the right place to make your playing comfortable and easy. The brushed nickel-silver with gold plate gives this saxophone an elegant, personal look unlike any other. It's a versatile saxophone that can play any style, like jazz, funk, rock or classical, because the sound and appearance are compatible for any kind of music. It's a great combination of value and quality unlike any other saxophone that I’ve tried. Definitely, it is one of the top saxophones from the great P. Mauriat line!
* Range: High F#
* Straight Tone Holes
* Neck: Super VI
* Large Bell
* Material: Yellow brass
* Keys: Matt nickel silver
* Finish: Matt nickel silver with gold plated ring
* Key Touches: Abalone
* Professional Class
DownBeat Magazine (June 2005)
A recent newcomer to the saxophone market, P. Mauriat Saxophones are made
in Taiwan with imported French brass and other high quality materials.
The saxophones are available in two price ranges -- the student/intermediate horns, which are finished in standard lacquer, and custom class professional horns, which are available in dark lacquer or matte-finish lacquer. The pro horns are also available with rolled tone holes.
I tested the custom class alto and tenor saxophones. Both horns had a dark lacquer finish, which is the company's most popular model. I personally like the look of these horns -- the antique-like dark lacquer finish is well-done and has a vintage look down to the wear pattern around the posts and tone holes.
The Custom Class alto has a solid, well-made feel and, with the dark lacquer finish, produces a slightly dark sound with a meaty center. The response is good throughout the horn -- especially the upper register -- which makes the altissimo seem effortless. The scale is right on so I was able to lock in the ptich immediately. I played the horn on a gig and it sounded like my Selmer Mark VI. The other sax players on the gig noticed the horn -- its sound and antique finish -- and commented positively. The pads are quality leather pads that seat extremely well. The matte-finish models are designed to have a sound that is slightly brighter.
The Custom Class tenor sax is outstanding. The horn produced
a big beefy sound with a fat low end. It delivered a smooth, responsive sound
in the low register similar to old Conns and Keilwerths. The mid-range notes
were fine, the upper end from about high D on up is free and easy all the
way, and the altissimo screams. It has been my experience that when a horn
has this kind of ease in the upper range, something down low isn't right.
However, the P. Mauriat tenor is solid throughout. The weight of the horn
is on the heavy side, but it's worth it. (Pete BarenBregge)
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