"Like most companies, P.Mauriat boasts of having the "vintage" sound for which people search. Unlike most other companies, I believe they might have just found it." -Jazz Times

"Finally someone has produced a horn that is as close as it gets to a Selmer MK6 with the reliability of a modern instrument. The Mauriat horns are not only a pleasure to play with their spot on intonation and warm, full, vintage sound but they look and feel fantastic too. The quality of the action and the meticulous attention to detail is something that far surpasses anything I have ever experienced in a modern horn. Many sax makers these days claim to have ‘the Selmer sound and feel’ but in reality, rarely live up to it. P. Mauriat seem to have it bang on and its great to be able to go into the studio and have a warm vintage sound without the rattles and clanks of an old horn. A truly superb sax!!" Ben Appleby www.benappleby.co.uk
 

"At last a new horn that sounds and feels really exceptional - just like a vintage Mk6 but new and with a big booty sound - the weight is great as is the response - tuning is perfect and there is that woody/grainy thing in the sound that I've only previously found in my old Selmers ... fantastic !" Andy Sheppard - March 07 www.andysheppard.co.uk

'My PMauriat PMXA-67R is real pleasure to play. My sound has opened up since I started playing it and I can hear a richness fullness and depth that with practice I can get from this superbly made instrument. It plays better than any horn I've ever played, with consistency in strength of tone right across the range that opens up all possibilities, this is the horn I've been waiting for.' -Nathaniel Facey EMPIRICAL. www.empiricalmusic.com

Of all the new horns I have tried the Mauriat is the only one versatile to excel in every context, while still possessing the character to allow a personal sound." - Mornington lockett, London 28/8/07 www.morningtonlockett.co.uk

                   P.Mauriat Saxophones Prices & Ordering

NEW MODELS! PMXA-67R Unlacquered   PMXT-66R Unlacquered   PMXT-66R Influence

"if you’re looking for that full, big rich sound of the likes of Ben Webster or Don Byas – then the 66 comes with our unreserved recommendation." Independent review by Jazzwise magazine

"as close to my VI’s as any horns I have played." - Jazz Improv. magazine on the System 76

"..soprano is amazing...the alto & tenor are a pleasure to play..." Jazz Times (USA)

"The sound is amongst the best I've ever heard..." Jazz Improv magazine

"the alto..sounded like my Selmer MarkVI.....The tenor sax is outstanding..." Downbeat magazine
 
"The PMXT-66R.....it is a monster sax that plays so effortlessly..." Jazz Times (USA).

The first one I played in 20 years on which the low B and Bb can be played very easily, sub too!"

Read Artist reviews of the P.Mauriat saxes

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Super Jazz VI neck

Beautiful abalone shell key touches (System 76 & PMX saxes)
 

"These saxes are amazing! After spending 10 years playing on what I considered to be the best vintage tenor available, I thought nothing could compare....until now!! The P Mauriat horns have exceeded all my expectations, boasting every attribute you would expect from a world class instrument, consistent intonation throughout all registers, smooth and responsive action, full rich centred tone. They look fantastic and the competitive price is by no means a reflection of the outstanding quality and craftsmanship! I highly recommend these saxes to students and professionals alike."
Andy Brush - UK Pro sax player, teacher and P.Mauriat player.
 

PMSS-64 Custom Class Soprano Sax
Warm American Sound

System 76 Custom Class Soprano Sax
Vintage French Sound

PMSS-601DK half-curved (arc or saxello) soprano
Warm American Sound >

Sopranos also available in gold lacquer & black nickel.

PMSS-2400 curved soprano sax
Warm Dark Sound

This Custom Class "Vintage Series" soprano features dark brushed "antiqued" lacquer, beautiful abalone shell key touches and high F# key.

PMXA-500 BX Nickel Silver alto "The Black Pearl."
Warmer Contemporary Sound.
Limited production alto sax in solid nickel-silver with black nickel plating & extensive engraving.

Also with gold lacquer keys

PMSA-60 Nickel Silver alto. Powerful contemporary sound.

Made from solid nickel silver and clear lacquered. Matt gold lacquer keywork. Super Jazz VI neck. Fine engraving.

 Very resonant with more "punch" and edge to the sound.

PMXA-67RG Unlacquered & 18k gold plated!Vintage American sound.

Rolled tone holes, flared bell, abalone key touches, Super Jazz VI neck.

Swing '55 alto

Inspired by the classic horns of the 1950's with a traditional compact bell flare for a centered and focused sound.

"...the closest I have come to finding that vintage sound....." - Andy Brush

"Finally, a saxophone designed with the needs of discriminating artists in mind.? The PMXA-67R produces a sound that is brimming with body, shimmer, depth, projection, resonance and most of all exceptional TONE! All that a saxophonist could want is represented in this instrument. I firmly believe that P. Mauriat has developed the new industry standard." - Greg Osby
 

"Today's music demands a saxophone that can do it all. Built with quality French materials, the P. Mauriat Saxophones have fantastic response, a big, full, sound, precise intonation and outstanding key action. Line them up against the best, and at a significantly lower cost, the P. Mauriat Custom Class Saxophones will take them all on. These are great saxophones!" - Roger Greenberg (Professor of Saxophone, Emeritus University of Northern Colorado.)

Solid silver & gold plated saxes are well known to have outstanding resonance and by combining the two Mauriat have produced an exceptional, unique instrument. It does not get much more exotic than this!"

PMSA-300SLG
solid silver & gold plated limited production alto!
 

PMST-300SLG
solid silver & gold plated limited production tenor!

"For twenty years I've been convinced that no modern saxophone could compete with my Mark VI.  The P. Mauriat System 76 has proven me wrong.  It offers the same pleasing mechanics and focused sound of my Selmer, plus all the technical and maintenance advantages of a brand new instrument.  I couldn't be happier with this Saxophone, well done!" - Andy Snitzer
 

Also available in gold lacquer.

PMST-66 Tenor

Dark vintage lacquer, flared bell, abalone key touches.
Super Jazz VI neck.
Fine engraving.

"I prefer the PMST-66 ... What a great tenor saxophone!"

PMST-60 Nickel Silver tenor. Powerful contemporary sound.

Made from solid nickel silver and clear lacquered. Matt gold lacquer keywork. Super Jazz VI neck. Fine engraving.

Very resonant with more "punch" and edge to the sound.

PMXT-66R Tenor. Vintage American sound.

Rolled tone holes, dark vintage lacquer, flared bell, abalone key touches, Super Jazz VI neck. Fine engraving.           

New unlacquered model! and
Influence model!

PMXT-66RG Tenor
Vintage American sound.

Unlacquered & 18k gold plated!

"...a monster sax." - Jazz Times *

Swing '55 Tenor

Inspired by the classic horns of the 1950's with a traditional compact bell flare for a centered and focused sound. "...the closest I have come to finding that vintage sound....."

PMXT-500 BX Nickel Silver Tenor Sax "The Black Pearl."
(Warmer Contemporary Sound.)

Limited production tenor sax in solid nickel-silver with black nickel plating & extensive engraving.

Available with silver or gold keys.

PMSA-202 alto.
Beautifully hand engraved.

PMST-202 tenor. Fully gold lacquered with top F#. Pearl inlaid thumb rest. Supplied with the highly regarded Super Jazz VI neck.

PMB-300DK Low A baritone sax
Vintage American sound.
Professional model with a range down to Low A and up to High F#. Dark lacquered bronze means it plays warmer and darker.

Also in black nickel.

PMB-302DK Low Bb baritone sax

 "The PMXT-66R is a monster saxophone that plays so effortlessly that you might be fooled into thinking you are a better player than you really are. The company has taken the best of yesteryear, modified it and taken it to a whole new level of playing enjoyment. If you are smart you will try these saxophones out - and you will be glad you did." - Jazz Times
 

Extensive fine engraving on the bell and bow. Pictured on a nickel silver sax.

All P.Mauriat saxes are supplied with hard case and basic mouthpiece.

Extensive fine engraving on the bell and bow. Pictured on a vintage lacquer sax.

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Built in Taiwan by saxophone enthusiast Alex Hsieh. Alex studied saxophone at the University of Northern Colorado and  jazz improvisation at the world famous Berklee College in Boston. Factory website at www.pmauriat.com UK website at www.mauriat.co.uk
"....easily redefine the way we as saxophonists view horns from Taiwan" - Jazz Times

Praise for P.Mauriat saxes from the players..........

"Just a quick note to say a big thank you again for your brilliant service. The new Mauriat crook for my alto makes such a different - a nice edge, more projection and it seems faster somehow - don't know how that works but there you go. Pretty amazing as it looks just like the old one from the outside! My Meyer G mouthpiece is phenomenal on it. Mauriats seem to like Meyer mouthpieces but they all sound good actually - just like on the tenor. The saxello is just amazing, it really is - I'm running out of superlatives already! No, seriously, I've had a problem with sopranos (Yanagisawa and Selmer) - two things - intonation in the upper register and that horrible nasal, oboe sound in the lower register. This does it on both counts and I am very impressed at this price. Intonation is effortless, I have never sounded so good - and the sound is saxophone all the way - not a hint of the dreaded oboe blues! Key work is just wonderful and sits under the fingers really well - feels very comfortable - smaller somehow or maybe just more accessible. Thanks again, I am very grateful. Say a big thank you to Jules for the chat on the phone about this lovely instrument. Your service and advice are second to none. Kind regards, Ken"

"I own a mauriat tenor. Love it. I traded my Selmer series 2 for it .....They have a very dark full sound. I recommend anyone at least give them a try."

"I was able to play one one of them and it has an awesome sound for both jazz and concert its very versatile sp? I also tested it for intonation and i was very pleased to fine ALL 3 C#'S IN TUNE. Including the rest of the horn. The low B flats came out with out much more than a breath it was awesome. The dealer that let me play also let me compare it to the Selmer paris and I found them to be almost exactly the same for half the price. Overall what i can say is this instrument was very well made and is perfect for anyone looking for a step up model."

"When I wanted to step up from the Cannonball I tried about 8 tenors. I went with the Selmer Series II for awhile but found the Mauriats to have way better intonation, and overall sound."

"P. Mauriat saxes play very well in tune with a very nice tone quality and superb projection. Especially, the 'Pro Artist' model (the one that looks very much like Selmer's Ref.54). I played the P.Mauriat tenor sax up against my 'Great Three Tenors' that are MKVI, Ref.54 and SIII. The P.Mauriat could really fight strongly against those French saxes with no disgracing at all!"

I bought a P. Mauriat soprano last summer, and this brand really surprised me, the horn really sings !! I used to be a big fan of those pricey Yanagisawa, until I tried P. Mauriat, very good intonation, and have that "ring" sound in it.......

"The low end resonates better than any horn I've ever played. Blowing a low C is as easy as blowing a middle C. It really resonates well, with no stuffiness, no gurgling, nothing, just the note that Adolph intended.The high end (specifically the palm keys) aren't thin like most other horns. They really have a great fat sound to them. Even into the alt range. The intonation on these horns is dead-on. The lower RH stack is a little flat, but not bad, easy to lip up. The mid C-C#-D is REALLY well in tune. I was amazed while watching the tuner, I'm used to working a lot harder.They respond (and overall play) as well as, if not better, than any other horn that I've ever played. And at the price that they're being offered, they're a steal, I feel like I should be paying twice as much for the horn as I am."

"I'm really considering going all Mauriat with my horns. I've owned two Keilwerth SX90R's, a low-digit Mark VII, a Buescher 'Big B' Aristocrat, and a Conn Chu Berry. This horn blew them all away. It's suitable for both classical and jazz playing."

"I tried the p.mauriat ....and it sounds fantastic. I think the intonation is fine, and it sounds nice, big!!! and of course, the price is something that able to move everybody heart to get one of this horns."

"I think this horn smokes the Ref 54 tenor. The P. Mauriat's got the dark, powerful sound of my Martin with modern ergonomics. I'm sold. This is the next sax I'm buying. I think this horn competes with ANY horn on the market."

"I got a chance to play a P. Mauriat soprano sax... One word, "WOW!!!" If I have money at the moment, I would take it right away without any hesitates... It's absolutely beautiful: control, response; tone... The action is fast, I mean REALLY FAST. It responds so fast that the moment I finger a note, I immediately feel the response, the vibration and the note just speaks...  The tone is what I'm looking for. I always look for a spreading kind of tone, and this is it. It can fill the whole room easily, without the harsh."

"The Mauriat tenor was a very pleasant surprise. It is very much a series II clone except the tone is a little warmer and spread. The Mauriat was waaaayyy easier for me to blow than those Reference horns."

"I think these horns are a real contender, especially if you consider the price. The thing I always fear when looking at saxes in that price range is that they will sound like a student horn with a thin and weak tone quality. But that wasn't the case at all. There is really a core to the sound that will project just fine. It does have the full, sultry, enveloping sound that puts it in the professional sax category. It's the real deal."

"...the thing I like the best about P. Mauriat sax is that they just blow so freely and easily, the notes just pop out and you can feel the vibration the moment you blow..."

"The P. Mauriat is the first modern sax I've played that gives me the same thrill from hearing the sound of a tenor as my Martin."

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