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Tenor sax
Pitched in Bb, an octave below soprano. Heavier and larger than alto, with a broader, lower voice.
Product detailSKU #1296839767206
P. MauriatSystem 76 Professional Tenor Saxophone Dark Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pro-level Bb tenor sax with a dark lacquer finish, priced for advancing students moving into serious study, gigging players, and professionals.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Advanced students stepping up from an intermediate horn
- Working players who gig jazz, funk, or R&B
- Doublers who need a tenor that holds up nightly
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-time beginners — the money is wasted early on
- Players wanting the brightest, most cutting modern tone
- Anyone needing a lighter horn to hold for long sets
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
A tinted lacquer over brass. Typically warms and rounds the response compared with a clear gold lacquer horn.
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Professional grade
Built for intonation stability and key feel across the full range, not just the easy middle register.
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$5,279 price
Full pro tier. Expect hand-finished keywork and tolerances that hold up to daily playing and repeated repad cycles.
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P. Mauriat brand
A specialist saxophone maker rather than a general band-instrument house. Parts and pad work are handled by sax techs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Budget for a pro mouthpiece and reeds — stock pieces limit a horn like this
- 02Have a sax tech set it up before first serious use
- 03Tenor needs more air than alto; a neck strap or harness matters
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a tenor sax harder to play than an alto?
It takes more air and a looser embouchure, and it's heavier to hold. Fingering is identical, so switching from alto is mostly a breath-support adjustment.
02What key is this in?
Bb. Written C on a tenor sounds as Bb, so tenor parts are transposed a major ninth above concert pitch.
03Does the dark lacquer change the sound?
The finish is a thin coating on the brass, and players generally describe dark lacquer as slightly warmer and less edgy. The difference is subtle next to mouthpiece and reed choice.
04Is this too much horn for a high school player?
Not if they're serious and playing daily. For a student still deciding whether to stick with sax, an intermediate horn makes more sense.
