The PMXA-66R tenor sax with rolled tone holes has great response from the lowest notes through the highest notes, and produces a huge, fat sound. The cognac lacquer finish adds a deep, elegant sheen to the horn. P. Mauriat Saxophones were designed with a priority on sound, going after a quality that is frequently compared to some of the great vintage horns of the past. They are often described as having the best of the popular vintage saxophones combined with modern technology.Big, rich sound with free-blowing playabilityMade from high-quality French brassEven response from low to highBeautiful hand engraving and blue-green key pearlsIncludes mouthpiece, cap, ligature, neckstrap, cork grease, polishing cloth, case w/shoulder strap and warranty cardWhy buy a P.Mauriat? Music is a medium for a person to realize their thoughts, to speak a language that has no boundaries, to express life’s beauty and sadness. In this endeavor an instrument can be a barrier between the player and the imagination that distorts the true intention. P.Mauriat has given the world a line of saxophones that are not obstacles, but keys that unlock doors in creative minds.The creation of a P.Mauriat saxophone is second to none. French brass, used in combination with other metals, is super resonant because of the extensive hand hammering process it undergoes in our factory. A single saxophone section will be hammered as many as 400 times before it moves on to some one else’s expert hands for the final shaping. Each tone hole is drawn from the saxophone one by one to ensure the precision and consistency required for excellent response and intonation. The lacquer is applied in three stages to the vintage saxophones, to achieve a timeless look that will last through the years. Finally, the hand engraving is masterfully accomplished with nothing other than a simple hand held tool and years of experience. The embodiment of asthetic beauty and technical precision, P.Mauriat Saxophones have arriv