Curved Design, Colossal Sound
A curved saxophone design that is sure to steal the show, P. Mauriat’s System 76 curved soprano saxophone is a performance powerhouse. The curved format of this soprano not only maximizes the instrument's projection but also thrives in contemporary spaces, letting you easily play into standing mics and navigate the densest of ensembles when it’s your time to shine. Crafted from resonant gold brass and featuring a post-to-body construction, this saxophone delivers a vibrant harmonic foundation and a free-blowing structure designed to support you across the entire range of the horn. Complete with a stunning satin silver finish, elegant hand-engraving, and genuine abalone key touches, the P. Mauriat System 76 curved soprano saxophone is distinct yet timeless, equally confident taking center stage at the jazz club as it is cementing its sound in the studio.
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Commanding contemporary curvature
As sonically flexible as the other three pillars of the saxophone family, the soprano sax is steadily growing beyond the bounds of jazz combos, big bands, and holiday albums. Curved sopranos take inherent versatility one step further with a commanding curvature that maximizes projection, enhances warmth, and optimizes miking. Soprano saxophone players here at Sweetwater have found the large bell of the System 76 soprano provides a robust, warm tone, with ample room to dig in when you need to go all out for a finale. Moreover, the larger curved bell paired with the post-to-body construction makes the System 76 curved soprano a performance powerhouse no matter what genre you’re playing.
Instruments that exude timeless character
The French brass and other metals used in P. Mauriat's saxophones are remarkably resonant due to the company’s arduous hand-hammering process, in which a saxophone body is hammered up to 400 times before moving on to the next artisan for final shaping. Tone holes are drawn from an instrument individually to ensure the precision and uniformity necessary for superior response and intonation. At P. Mauriat, lacquer is applied in three layers to achieve timeless, vintage visuals. Beautiful hand engraving is artfully performed with a simple hand tool and years of expertise. Once finished, each P. Mauriat saxophone is meticulously inspected and tested by one of the company’s roster of quality-control artists to make certain you receive a perfect instrument that will go the distance.
P. Mauriat: vintage-inspired modern classics
An industry leader in vintage-inspired modern saxophones, P. Mauriat handcrafts instruments in the French tradition, emphasizing full-bodied vintage tone and optimized modern playability. To achieve these goals, P. Mauriat employs proprietary manufacturing techniques, resulting in instruments of outstanding quality and precision, highly prized among professional saxophonists and advancing players alike. Handmade from the finest materials and highlighted by elegant, genuine abalone or pearl key touches to bring out the intrinsic characteristics of each individual model, the aesthetic beauty of P. Mauriat saxophones mirrors their vintage-flavored tone. Sweetwater is delighted to bring you P. Mauriat’s line of extraordinary instruments.
P. Mauriat System 76 Features:
- Professional-class curved soprano saxophone, primed for contemporary players
- Curved body style provides ample projection and optimized positioning for playing into a mic
- Wide bell design produces a warm, robust tone
- Gold brass bell and body with a free-flowing post-to-body construction
- Genuine abalone key touches and an elegant hand-engraving steal the show
- PM Traveler II case included
- Complete with mouthpiece, ligature, and maintenance accessories
