The P. Mauriat Professional Bass Saxophone is a must have for any military band, professional woodwind doubler, collegiate saxophone arsenal, or ensemble looking for serious low reed presence. With fully ribbed professional construction, mother of pearl key touches, and heavy duty bracing throughout, this instrument is designed to withstand a lifetime of service. Players will appreciate the ergonomic placement of the left and right-hand pinky tables, deep pinky key scoops, easy-access side keys, and overall ‘smaller hand feel’ that facilitate easier key manipulation.

A thicker tip and a more flexible palette* than the Traditional reed allow vibration over a larger surface area with maximum elasticity. Developed in 1983 for jazz and popular music. A thicker tip and a more flexible palette* than the Traditional reed allow vibration over a larger surface area with maximum elasticity. This type of vertebral column gives the musician much greater playing flexibility, as the resultant elasticity zone is very large. Palette: zone where the waves are propagated with the greatest range. From the tip, the waves are absorbed further in the JAVA reed.

The P. Mauriat 185 Series Intermediate Saxophones features a professional sound, feel and tonal clarity. It possesses the evenness of scale, consistent pitch and durable construction found in much more expensive instruments. A yellow brass body combined with fully ribbed construction and metal resonators create an intermediate instrument that is not only durable but fun to play. The 185 is a ‘stand-out’ among similarly classed instruments.

Rico by D'Addario Tenor Saxophone reeds are crafted with beginners and educators in mind, thanks to their traditional blank and profile for ease of response, plus unfiled cut for added support. These reeds are available for a full range of clarinets and saxophones to best suit your playing needs.