Detail 01
Baritone pitch
Sounds an octave-plus below alto, in E♭. Reads alto fingerings but occupies the bass register of a section.
Product detailSKU #1296839767215
P. MauriatPMB-300 Professional Baritone Saxophone Dark Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Pro-level baritone sax at a full pro price. For the working horn player who already knows they need a bari and will keep it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Big band or section players who need a dedicated bari
- Jazz and smooth jazz players moving off a rental horn
- Doublers committing to bari as a primary instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First saxophone — start on alto or tenor
- Players who can't store or transport a bari-sized case
- Anyone who needs the horn only occasionally
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dark lacquer finish
Lacquer damps the body slightly versus bare brass, pushing the response toward a warmer, rounder tone.
Detail 03
Professional-grade build
Heavier keywork and tighter tolerances than student horns. Holds regulation longer between adjustments.
Detail 04
Standard neck
No unusual bore or taper, so most aftermarket and replacement bari mouthpieces will seat normally.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Budget for a bari mouthpiece, reed, and ligature — those drive tone most
- 02A bari needs a stand and floor space; it does not lean anywhere safely
- 03Have a tech play-test and regulate it after shipping before your first gig
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it come with a mouthpiece?
Assume you'll be buying your own. Bari mouthpiece choice matters enough that most players at this level pick one deliberately rather than use whatever ships.
02Is a baritone sax hard to play if I play alto?
The fingerings transfer directly. What changes is air — bari needs far more breath support and a looser embouchure. Expect a few weeks to adjust.
03How low does it go?
It's a baritone in E♭, sitting roughly an octave below alto. Check whether it has a low A key if your charts call for that note.
04Why does it cost this much?
Bari saxes use far more brass and keywork than alto or tenor, and this is a professional-tier horn rather than a student build.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- Standard
