A Superb Intermediate Soprano Sax from P. Mauriat
Finely crafted with a resonant yellow brass body and an interchangeable straight neck, the P. Mauriat PMSS-185 delivers a rich, sweet tone ideal for classical, jazz, and other genres. Saxophonists love the PMSS-185 for its easy playability, great intonation, and lyrical, emotive sound; band directors love it for its rock-solid construction, which keeps it in the classroom and not in the shop. The PMSS-185 offers P. Mauriat’s professional quality and performance in a value-packed intermediate soprano saxophone. If you’re ready to take the next step in your development as a saxophonist, it’s an excellent choice.
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Professional features in an intermediate horn
P. Mauriat lavishes its instruments with fastidious attention to detail to produce horns that punch well above their price point in terms of sound, performance, and craftsmanship. The PMSS-185 ’s key-layout ergonomics ensure ease of reach, while the light, fast, and responsive action is powered by blue steel needle springs — the professional standard for durable, perfectly tensioned keywork. Featuring a full range from low Bb to high F#, the PMSS-185 works seamlessly as a system, its state-of-the-art keywork guaranteeing consistent, stable seating of the Italian Pisoni pads — another industry standard. The PMSS-185 also features metal resonators that work in tandem with the Pisoni pads to provide a leak-free, airtight fit while delivering a big, commanding tone that brings your notes to life. With the PMSS-185, your playing will exude confidence on the concert stage as the instrument’s gorgeous, sumptuous finish gleams in the spotlight.
Instruments that exude timeless character
The French brass and other metals used in P. Mauriat saxes 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 separate layers in order to achieve timeless, vintage visuals that will stand the test of time. 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 in your career.
Handcrafted vintage-inspired modern saxophones
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 that result in instruments of outstanding quality and precision. The company’s zealous focus on fine craftsmanship produces saxophones that are highly prized among professional saxophonists and advancing players alike. Handmade to highlight 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 PMSS-185 Intermediate Soprano Saxophone Features:
- Detachable, straight neck design
- Yellow brass body
- Ergonomic keywork
- High F# key
- Blue steel springs
- Pisoni pads with metal resonators
- Genuine white pearl key touches
- Elegant hand engraving
- Comes with mouthpiece, ligature, greases and oils, and microfiber cloth
- PM Traveler II case included
