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Alto sax
Pitched in Eb. Smaller and lighter than tenor, with a brighter, more focused voice that carries lead lines.
Product detailSKU #1296839767208
P. MauriatSystem 76 Professional Alto Saxophone Dark Lacquer
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pro-level Eb alto sax in dark lacquer. For advancing players and gigging musicians who want a horn they won't outgrow.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Serious students heading into college auditions
- Gigging players needing a reliable lead alto
- Adults returning to sax who want one lasting horn
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners still learning to make a tone
- Players on a rental-to-own or under-$1,000 budget
- Anyone who mainly needs a tenor voice for jazz
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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Dark lacquer
Tinted lacquer over brass. Typically reads a touch warmer and less bright than a clear gold lacquer finish.
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Professional grade
Keywork and intonation are built for demanding players — palm keys, low end, and altissimo all need to respond.
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$3,899 price
Pro tier for alto, roughly $1,400 under the matching tenor. Altos cost less because there's less horn to build.
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P. Mauriat brand
A saxophone-only maker. Repair techs are familiar with the keywork, and pads and parts are standard sax service items.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan on a separate pro mouthpiece — it shapes the sound more than the horn
- 02Get a tech setup before the first gig, even on a new horn
- 03Reeds are consumable; keep several strengths on hand while breaking in
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Alto or tenor for a first pro horn?
Alto is lighter, cheaper, and easier on air support, and it's the standard for concert band and classical study. Tenor sits better in jazz, blues, and rock horn sections.
02What key is an alto sax in?
Eb. Written C sounds as concert Eb, a major sixth below. You'll need alto parts or to transpose from concert pitch.
03Will this work for concert band and jazz band?
Yes. Alto is the standard voice in both. Switching between them is mostly a mouthpiece and reed change, not a different horn.
04Is dark lacquer more fragile than regular lacquer?
It wears the same way any lacquer does — at thumb rests, palm keys, and the bell where hands and stands make contact. Wear shows as bare brass underneath.
