P. Mauriat’s “Vintage-modern” System 76 Soprano
The P. Mauriat System 76 1-piece professional soprano saxophone exemplifies the company’s “Vintage Personified” ethos. Finely crafted from resonant French gold brass, the System 76 soprano features an enlarged bore for a bigger sound that’s sweet and rich with overtones. You’ll find this exceptional horn to be impressively versatile and perfect for classical, jazz, and other genres. As with all P. Mauriat saxophones, exceptional build quality is baked in, with precision keywork, excellent responsiveness, and superior intonation. The result is an instrument that faithfully conveys every nuance of expression in your performances.
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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 crafts its instruments in the French tradition with an emphasis on 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. Fastidiously crafted 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 System 76 Features:
- Professional-class soprano saxophone
- 1-piece straight body/neck
- Vintage sound design
- French gold brass body tube and keys
- Enlarged bore for a bigger sound
- Genuine abalone or black pearl key touches (varies by finish)
- Elegant hand engraving
- Comes with mouthpiece, ligature, greases and oils, and microfiber cloth
- PM Traveler II case included
