I've wanted a good alto for a while now, but I promised myself I wouldn't spend the money right now unless I was playing alto on a regular basis.
Well, I play alto in latin big band and I play alto in my advanced doubling quartet at school so when my OSAP came in (Ontario Saxophone Acquisition Program), I went shopping!
Anyway ... I played every horn I could find in the $2000-$6000 range (I think I played a good 18+ horns) including at LEAST 7-8 models of P. Mauriats and I LOVED mine compared to all of them.
For me, this horn feels like home as much as my tenor does. It has a nice full core. The biggest selling feature for me though is the flute key work. Whoever thought it would be a good idea to put flute keys on a saxophone is a genius. This keywork takes all the tension and pain in my wrist away!!
Long story short, I definitely recommend checking these horns out if you are in the market.
~Sarah
My Horn: -- (pic from P.Mauriat website)
PMXA-67RX (model exclusively by P.Mauriat)
[FONT="]"Our Rolled Tone Hole saxophone is now fitted with oversized nickel silver key touches to achieve an effortless feel and to further facilitate natural vibration throughout the horn, bringing you even more in touch with your sound."[/FONT]
Well, I play alto in latin big band and I play alto in my advanced doubling quartet at school so when my OSAP came in (Ontario Saxophone Acquisition Program), I went shopping!
Anyway ... I played every horn I could find in the $2000-$6000 range (I think I played a good 18+ horns) including at LEAST 7-8 models of P. Mauriats and I LOVED mine compared to all of them.
For me, this horn feels like home as much as my tenor does. It has a nice full core. The biggest selling feature for me though is the flute key work. Whoever thought it would be a good idea to put flute keys on a saxophone is a genius. This keywork takes all the tension and pain in my wrist away!!
Long story short, I definitely recommend checking these horns out if you are in the market.
~Sarah
My Horn: -- (pic from P.Mauriat website)
[FONT="]"Our Rolled Tone Hole saxophone is now fitted with oversized nickel silver key touches to achieve an effortless feel and to further facilitate natural vibration throughout the horn, bringing you even more in touch with your sound."[/FONT]
- Rolled Tone Hole
- Range: High F#
- Neck: Super VI
- Large Bell
- Material: Gold Brass
- Finish: Vintage Dark Lacquer
- Hand Engraved Bell and Bow
- Key Touches: Oversized Nickel Silver
- Professional Class