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Cognac lacquer
A tinted lacquer over brass. Protects the body from tarnish and handling, so the horn keeps its look with basic cleaning.
Product detailSKU #1296839767201
P. MauriatPMXA-67R Series Professional Alto Saxophone Cognac Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Professional alto sax from P. Mauriat's PMXA-67R line in cognac lacquer. For advancing and working players buying a long-term horn.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players stepping up from an intermediate horn to a career instrument
- Jazz, combo and section work where keywork speed matters
- Anyone who wants pro build with a finish that stays put
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — a student or intermediate alto covers the first years
- Players set on the raw, patina-over-time unlacquered look
- Buyers under about $3,000; the Le Bravo is the lower step
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.
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Alto, pitched in E-flat
Reads a written C as concert E-flat. Matches standard concert band, jazz ensemble and method book parts.
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PMXA-67R professional body
Same flagship platform as the unlacquered version. Tighter keywork tolerances and better ergonomics than student or intermediate horns.
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Professional keywork
Less finger effort and more consistent action across long rehearsals, which is where student horns start to fight you.
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$4,379 price tier
$320 under the unlacquered 67R and about $1,200 over the intermediate Le Bravo. The gap is body tier, not features.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece, reeds, ligature and neck strap are separate purchases at this price point.
- 02Have a tech check regulation before playing — key height shifts in shipping.
- 03Lacquer wears at thumb rest and palm keys over years of playing. That is normal.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Cognac lacquer or unlacquered — which should I get?
Same PMXA-67R horn underneath. Cognac lacquer stays looking consistent and costs less here. Unlacquered tarnishes and patinas, which some players prefer.
02Is cognac just a color, or does it change anything?
It is a tinted lacquer finish. It protects the brass from tarnish and gives the horn a darker amber look than clear lacquer.
03Why buy this over the Le Bravo?
The 67R is the professional line. You get the flagship body and keywork rather than the intermediate platform, for roughly $1,200 more.
04Will lacquer wear off over time?
At high-contact spots like the thumb rest and palm keys, eventually yes. It is cosmetic and does not affect how the horn plays.
