tomsch
01-03-2006, 01:13 AM
I recently picked up a PMST66 tenor from Dave at Junkdude. My main tenor has been a Couf Superba I since 1981 but I’ve been through many back-up horns including 2 Mk VIs, Selmer Series II, B&S 2000, Yani, Dolnet, Cannonball Mad Meg, and a Yamaha 82Z UL. I chose the non-rolled tone version in order to have a more direct focused sound since I primarily play R&B/Funk with a few jazz gigs mixed in.
NYE was the first gig with the Mauriat but I also took the Couf along just in case it didn’t work out. In summary I did not have to break out the Couf the entire night simply because the P was great! More than enough power for a R&B horn section with a warm sound to the core. With my Ponzol M2 I had the flexibility that has been lacking in the other back-up tenors I’ve owned over the years. Tuning across the range of the horn was very good and the alt just flew out.
Now, compared to my Couf the sound was a little smaller and more centered. The upside is the palm keys are much better in tune. Overall the P is more flexible than the locked in sound of the Yamaha. The 82Z has a little better ergonomics but lacks the warmth to the tone. Build quality of the P is very close to the Yamaha and much better than the Cannonball I used to own. This looks to be a keeper compared to the other tenors that have come and gone.
As a side note, Dave was great to work with and I recommend him highly.
NYE was the first gig with the Mauriat but I also took the Couf along just in case it didn’t work out. In summary I did not have to break out the Couf the entire night simply because the P was great! More than enough power for a R&B horn section with a warm sound to the core. With my Ponzol M2 I had the flexibility that has been lacking in the other back-up tenors I’ve owned over the years. Tuning across the range of the horn was very good and the alt just flew out.
Now, compared to my Couf the sound was a little smaller and more centered. The upside is the palm keys are much better in tune. Overall the P is more flexible than the locked in sound of the Yamaha. The 82Z has a little better ergonomics but lacks the warmth to the tone. Build quality of the P is very close to the Yamaha and much better than the Cannonball I used to own. This looks to be a keeper compared to the other tenors that have come and gone.
As a side note, Dave was great to work with and I recommend him highly.