Advice on P. Mauriat Alto Sax PMSA 202 Model

[Doremifaman]

Hi!

I recently came across the name P. Mauriat saxophones and upon doing some research, I found out that it is a new brand but has already been receiving raving reviews from those who have tried it. What I am interested to find out is apart from the custom model alto sax PMSA 67, how do the other alto sax models fare? E.g. PMSA 202 or the PMSA 2031?

Before discovering the P.Mauriat, I have my initial sight set on the Solist AS441 from Kessler Music. Would anyone have any information about how the two compares?

Thanks for reading this posting.

Cheers,
Luke

[Morry]

I've only played the 66R tenor model, and found it to be an excellent horn. I have one set aside for me. I'm not sure about the models you mentioned though.

[tlreyn]

I hear mostly about the 66R and 67R. Everyone seems to be pleased. I am pleased with the PMSA67 (alto). However, is there any difference between the 67 and the 67R??? My sax reads PMSA 67 but looks like the pics of the 67R with the blue and green pearls. Also, does anyone know how the PM 67 compares to the CB Big Bell? Just curious. This is a very informative site. Lots of knowledgable people to learn from out there!

[xuanvu]

The 67R is the rolled tone holes model... I was at Sax Alley last week with Tim and the finish look pretty much identical... The bells/tone holes are different, though. I tried both and the 67R sure have bigger sound, and notes just come out much easier in my opinion.

Kenny.

[julianchan]

Hey Luke,

If you're interested in the P.Mauriats, email me or call me. I can hook you up with Greg Lyons, who's distributing the horns in Malaysia.

[deblcooper]

how do the other alto sax models fare? E.g. PMSA 202 or the PMSA 2031?



If you like the AS441, you'll need to try the lacquered PSA202. This is P.Mauriat's answer to a standard sax and it plays great. It doesn't have the darknest of the 67 (professional class horn) but a beautiful clear sound that's not brassy.

The bronzed PMSA2031 doesn't have the big bell of the PSA2032 but still let you play effortlessly and have a huge nice sound. This series is considered P.Mauriat's intermediate class.

Both are nice horns and are good alternatives for the AS441.

deb

[Randall]

Kenny, did you try the whole range of horns? Would be interested to hear more.
PM me if you like.

[GAS_Wyo]

I've tried the PMXA-67R and bought it immediately! I've also been listening to a great alto player at a local ski lodge the last 2 weeks who plays the PMSA-71M using a Meyer 6. This horn has a matte finish closer to the color of the Selmer Ref 54. His sound is so dark compared to the sound of my Selmer Series II, I'm concerned my 67R is going to be way darker than I want. He has very little projection, even playing at a mike. I know the PMXA model has a larger bell and IMHO seemed to project well with my Selmer C* mpc. Another possible factor in trying to compare our sounds, this guy is a HS Senior who hasn't had the history of playing mostly tenor and bari like me, and he doesn't sound like he's blowing through the resistance.

I put the 71M in the really great classical playing category, not a great soloist's horn. I think a soloist needs a good bit more edge (imo) at times to cut through the bass and electric guitars.

Is the lack of edge with his sound purely a function of the mpc? :?

[xuanvu]

Hi Randall,
I've tried couple of different alto, rolled tone holes and the regular version... None of them have had Tim's setup. The 67R notes just pop out so easily and is really full/lush... I tried them with my Lamberson 5M, and a Selmer Super Session H and they sounds wonderful. They sounds darker than the Ref. 54 that I used to own, projection is more than enough to cut through, especially with the Lamberson mpc.

Kenny.

[Hiya]

I was just discussing this topic with Tim (Sax Alley) the other day and this was what he said.

The 67R has rolled tone holes, the 67 Straight tone holes and the 70C
is the burnished brass model.

The warmest, darkest and biggest playing (more of a traditional jazz
sound) would be the 67R, followed by the 67 (more focused, but still
fairly dark and warm) and the 70C is a brighter horn with more edge and
punch.

The Reference 54 is also a warm sounding horn, although the used we had
just sold. The Series II will be brighter than either the 67R or 67,
but might be a touch darker than the 70C.

Ugh, it's only been two days of waiting for my 67R but it feels like weeks!