Recently went to a jazz con and got to try out a bunch of saxs from Antigua, cannonball, Yamahas, and even rampone cazzanis, but the one sax that stood out was all of the p. Mauriat, especially the 67rx influence. It has the best tone in all ranges, a very stable low register and an easy to play but also controllable high range. It has a naturally dark tone which I instantly noticed and fell in love with. This is definitely a dream horn for me right now, probably something I’d pass down generation to generation. Now the question is which lacquer

@ScottPaddock

5 жыл бұрын

I love the sound of the dark lacquer. I agree! Best horn on the market by far.

Sounds great Scott. Think I'll end up with one. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Nice sounds and teaching videos, I come from Taiwan and used 67R.

@ScottPaddock

6 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍 I like the R lot too!

Man, there seem like so many good horns these days. In my day there was Selmer and that was it. Yamaha was just getting decent back in the 1990s. I played Series II alto for years. Experimented with a Yanagisawa bronze horn, but eventually went to a Series II before I quit playing. I wish some of these horns were around when I was coming up in the 1990s.

@ScottPaddock

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there is a lot to choose from and most people are skipping over Selmer and Yahama these days.

@derekakien7379

4 жыл бұрын

And Buffet.

@derekakien7379

4 жыл бұрын

Played a couple of gigs in the Yamaha big band in the early 70s. Run by a famous lady tenor player. She said: On a Yamaha the sound goes straight out. On a Selmer the sound goes up and out. On a Conn the sound goes up. Hence a lot of big band players favoured the Conn - you can hear yourself.

I purchased the p mauriat 67 r and Eastman 52nd Street They play really great

@ScottPaddock

4 жыл бұрын

Those are my two favorite brands now, but I really love the PM

I'm in the market and you just added a whole nother facett to my search. Looks good, thanks. PS. Love the show.

@ScottPaddock

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, you have to give this horn a try. I LOVE the tone and how full and rich the tone is.

@richardcomard6151

4 жыл бұрын

@@ScottPaddock thanks for that. I been looking at these horns being demoed and I gotta hold one but all the shops are closed and I'm not sure if they got one to try and I never bought a horn on line. Like a car, I need to drive it. Thanks again. I

Sounds a lot like a MkVI. Has a big sound for an Alto. Which brand of Tenor / Soprano do you blow?

Scott, I like the way that your dark finished 67RX sounds but would like to know the difference betweens coatings. I am interested in the UL version. I enjoy the dark sound of the big bell, special neck and thought the UL would have a darker/fuller sound. Can you describe the difference between the UL and the model you play? Thank you.

@ScottPaddock

6 жыл бұрын

It's been a while since I've played a UL alto, I own a 66RX UL tenor. If you are able to play both, I'd try them out and see which one you like better. I preferred the dark to everything I've played. One thing to consider with the UL, it'll get old looking really really fast. Because there is no lacquer on it, it will look super old in a matter of months.

Nice horn! I used own a Taiwanese horn and had such a hard time playing in tube so I switched over to Yanagisawa. However, you sound great on PM.

@ScottPaddock

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Danny! Thanks. I love this horn, it is by far my favorite sax that I have ever played. There's been a lot of progress in Taiwanese saxes over the last 5 - 10 years. But, everyone has their own preference in sound.

@derekakien7379

4 жыл бұрын

I blow a cheapish Taiwan Alto 10 years. I blow a mid-price Taiwan Soprano 2 years. Tuning is spot on with both. Main horn is a 1956 MkVI Tenor which I bought in 1963 with quite a few miles on the clock - and some are better than others.

@mambojazz1

3 жыл бұрын

@@derekakien7379 When you say "Taiwanese sax" what company are yoi referring to? There are many in which P Mauriat is one of them.

@derekakien7379

3 жыл бұрын

@@mambojazz1 Alto is Elkhart II, Beechler Bellite 8. Soprano is Conn-Selmer Liberty, Yamaha 6C. Very happy with both. In tune, nice fingering positions, excellent sound.

Do you have a P. Mauriat tenor that you recommend?

Wow! Great sounding horn!

@ScottPaddock

5 жыл бұрын

I loved this sax from the second I picked it up!!!!

@davidclaro152

5 жыл бұрын

Scott Paddock Me too, especially the alto sax. Love the curves, and the other saxes are just as great!

I’m getting this

@ScottPaddock

4 жыл бұрын

It's the bomb!! Love it.

Hi Scott, I've just upgraded from my Yamaha YAS 280 and bought a P. Mauriat System 76 2nd Edition. My first impression is that the horn looks great and it feels quite solid and is definitely heavier than my Yamaha. I`m not a pro but I can definitely tell this is a very different horn than what I`m used to playing. There is something concerning me though quite a lot. It is much harder to blow than my Yamaha. I don`t think there are any leaks; all the notes play OK. I tried the P. Mauriat horn with my Yamaha neck and it seemed to blow a lot more freely. So it could be related to the neck, or does all this sound normal? The sound is definitely much more smoother than the Yamaha and when I play notes without the octave key it sound very nice like what I understand a vintage sound should sound like, but it seems like I've lost something at the top end. I should also mention that the horn has not been setup, it came direct from the factory. Any advise you can offer would be much appreciated.

@ScottPaddock

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Gerard, I came from a Yamaha too. I was playing a Yamaha Custom. My experience was the horn had a much bigger fatter sound, and was easier to play. I play a 67RX which has a bit of a different feel than the 76. But it should feel the same in each octave. My guess is that you might either need to switch the strength of your reed down a size, a trip to the repair shop could also fix the problem. All kinds of things go wrong when a horn is shipped in a box. Good luck with it.

hi Scott, i have already got a alto Gerald albright signature series sax in silver colour and i love everything about it,, cost £1850 second hand,but immaculate.. just to mention i am an amateur and having lessons still but now i want to buy a tenor, i tend to favour looks as equal to how the sax sounds and performs over lesser sax's, can you advise on the favoured P Mauriat 76 tenor system vintage ,? they look absolutely great just as my alto does too, my starter sax was student sax £237 4 years ago and now of-course its not capable of my progression in playing ability.. and so i bought my GA alto. i love the sound of the PM alto sax that you have, clear and crisp is my analogy..can you comment on the tenor please. TIA.... Daz

@ScottPaddock

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Darren, the System 76 is a great playing horn, but my favorite and the one I play is the 66RX followed by the 66R. I really like the dark lacquer but that's all preference. Good luck with your horn shopping!

Great Sound ! what mic equipment do you use Scott ?

I can 2nd that along with other things like the ergonomics on that horn are great. The notes are a little easier to reach and quick. It’s not so heavy, and last, he forgot to mention the price, which is priced lower than other professional models. I also recommend you try one. You won’t be sorry.

@ScottPaddock

Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍 Agreed!

How does it play rock/pop tunes like Richard Marx (Endless Summer Nights), Eddie Money (Take Me Home Tonight), Gerry Rafferty (Bakersfield), etc? Also, is there that big a difference in the sound between the dark lacquer and the cognac finish?

@ScottPaddock

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Lee! Yeah, it works great for the pop stuff. It's got really strong articulations and big sound. The dark lacquer was a little freer blowing for me. I liked the cognac, but loved the dark.

Scott, did your RX Influence play well right out of the box or did you have a saxophone tech make adjustments? I have read that the quality of their saxophones is outstanding.

@ScottPaddock

6 жыл бұрын

It played great from the moment I bought it!! I've had my tech tweak it a bit over the years, mainly for spring tension, etc. They are great playing saxes, and very consistent!

Hi Scott! How is the intonation between P. Mauriat 67r alto and Yamaha YAS 62 ? Please give me an advice! Thank you.

@jackcraven7979

2 жыл бұрын

Yas 62 is in my opinion a very focused bright sound & p mauriat is a fat big sound much more rich even when using jodyjazz jet with gives a very focused brightness so it offers a good balance

I very like This sounds :)

@ScottPaddock

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hello there dear Scott. I was always wondering how it feels to play on metal key touches. How was your switching from pearl to metal key touches? Looks weird to me. I love your content. Keep it going. Greetings from Bulgaria. Stefan

@ScottPaddock

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Stefan! That was definitely the hardest part of making the switch. They felt weird for about a month or more. It didn't really slow me down or mess up my technique, I was just hyper aware of it feeling different. After a month or so it just felt normal, and now I can switch back and forth with no problem at all if I'm playing a students saxophone. They also make this exact same sax with out the silver key touches. It's the 67R. But to me, there was a giant difference between the R and the RX... so I went for the RX.

Hi Scott, what type of mouth piece are you using with your 67RX? I have a Yamaha YAS 52, and I recently got a custom-made mouth piece but still I got problems reaching my lower bottom notes (B &Bb) easily. I got all the pads replaced a year ago at a great cost to me but the sound is not all that great. Do you think it's time to thrash this 1997 horn for a new one? lol

@ScottPaddock

6 жыл бұрын

I use a Barkley Brazil Kustom Pop 7 Blue. If those low notes aren't coming out, you've got one of three problems. 1. Your horn is leaking. 2. You're using to hard of a reed 3. You're not lowering your tongue enough to get those notes to pop out. What is your reed/mp setup?

How does this horn differ from the System 76? They're pretty close in price. I know the 67R has rolled tone holes, but what are the other differences? And is the "Influence" 67R much different from the regular 67R? Right now, I'm leaning towards a System 76 UL. But I'm torn because the 67R seems pretty great too. And they're in the same 2800-3400 price range so I'm having a tough time deciding.

@ScottPaddock

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe! It all comes down to preference. I thought the 76 was pretty good, thought that 67R was great, and think the 67RX is the absolute best horn I've ever played. I'm not sure what the difference between the 67 and the 76 are. BUT, the difference between the 67R & RX are the key touches. The RX has soldered on silver key touches where the R has glued in abalone shell. To me it makes a big difference in the size of the tone. Try all 3 and buy the one you like the most!

@joeblankenship377

5 жыл бұрын

@@ScottPaddock I went with a used 67R with the cognac finish. (a tiny scratch on the bell saved me $800!) My chops were gone after going years and years of not playing at all, but now that they're coming back, I'm impressed every day with how nice and easy it is to play.

Hi Scott..!! What are the alto sax models you know that give more "body" to the sound?? Would it be this p.mauriat?? If so, is there another brand that is equally with this" body" ?? Greetings from Brazil!!

@ScottPaddock

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Pedro, gear is all subjective. It just depends on what you like and what responds well for you. For me, I LOVE the P Mauriat 67RX. It has a really warm and big fat sound and the articulations are super crisp.

Sorry but yo can speak about what michrophone do you used?

Im picking one up K

Hey Scott! Have you tried the Signature Custom RAW and RAW XS altos by Trevor James and what are your thoughts on them? I'm considering those and the P Mauriat 76 unlacquered. Hope to hear your insights thanks! :)

@ScottPaddock

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, I just heard about Trevor James for the first time last week. I've never played one. I love P. Mauriat!!!! I play a 67RX alto, 66RX tenor and a System 76 soprano.

@thepianokid27

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Paddock hahah! I see I see. You must really love ur P Mauriat! 😆 Keep on making these solid videos! I’ve learned a lot from them 👍🏼👍🏼 take care and stay safe!

Hey Scott, my name is Malique Wilkerson and I'm a college student majoring in Music Education. I'm currently looking to upgrade from my student model Yamaha to a professional model horn. I'm stuck between P. Mauriat and Selmer. I've tried both brands and I'm leaning towards the P. Mauriat. What are your thoughts?

@ScottPaddock

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Malique! Sorry for the delayed response, I'm in Europe on a tour. P. Mauriat alllllll daaayyyyy long! The Selmers cost twice as much and don't play as good. Selmer is still latching on to the history of the Mark Vi while P. Mauriat and other companies are innovating. Give the 67RX a try. I absolutely love mine!

Hi Scott, excellent! I ask you, how important is the mouthpiece? Thanks from Argentina.

@ScottPaddock

Жыл бұрын

VERY! Getting a good mp and reed combination is super important

Very nice horn

@ScottPaddock

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love it!!!!

Love your videos and dig your sound, but I have to ask, are you sponsored in any way by P. Mauriat? 🤔

@ScottPaddock

5 жыл бұрын

I am endorsed by P. Mauriat. I am actually endorsed on everything I use (mouthpiece, ligature, sax, reeds, etc.). I only use gear that I absolutely love, and the P. Mauriat 67RX is by far my all time favorite playing/sounding sax. All of my endorsements are listed in the description of every video I put up.

Desde argentina queria preguntarle que boquilla usa?? Hermoso saxofon me gustaria comprar uno

@ScottPaddock

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I only speak English.

@kpsilas

5 жыл бұрын

Es un Barkley Brazil Kustom Pop 7 blue

How would you compare this to the Yamaha custom-z?

@ScottPaddock

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Dimitri! I played Yamaha forever before getting this horn. My old Custom just fell apart from abuse so I had to look for another horn. I thought I would end up with a Z, but when I played it, I didn't like it at all. It was really stuffy, and I just couldn't get the air through it. That was about 4 years ago, since then they've come out with a newer model that plays way better than the first, but in my opinion doesn't even come close to comparing to the PM 67RX. Horns are subjective, so try everything and see what fits you best. But definitely try one of these out before settling on a Z.

@Electric11100

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! I really appreciate the insight on the horn. I will definitely give the P a try. You sound amazing!

I know this is an old video, but I saw you respond on Instagram that you had a strong dislike for Cannonball Saxophones. Any particular reasons why?

@ScottPaddock

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, for me they can't take all of the air that I am putting into them. They don't give me the projection that I like. I have some friends who play them and love them, but for me, I'm not a fan at all.

@reesischess8054

5 жыл бұрын

Scott Paddock Thanks! I’m a singer working on getting sax into my gigs. I’m a lot more vain than you, so I’m heavily persuaded by the cannonballs because they’re so darn sexy. Will definitely take the time to browse around. On a side note, I just want to say thanks for all the work you do. You are consistently one of if not the best sax players and instructors in the online sax world. I know you’re on tour now, but if you ever feel like springing over to Tanger for a cheap vacation, we’d love to have you.

Que marca saxofon es??? Suena mui bonito

@ScottPaddock

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I only speak English.

What was that jazz lick that he played??

@ScottPaddock

5 жыл бұрын

The jazz tune was Ornithology by Charlie Parker

What’s the difference between the 67R and the 67RX?

@ScottPaddock

2 жыл бұрын

They are the exact same sax, except the R has abalone shell key touches, and the RX has soldered on sterling silver key touches (kind of like a flute). I like both, but the RX is the perfect fit for me.

What kínd of mouthpice do you use?

@ScottPaddock

5 жыл бұрын

Barkley Brazil Kustom Pop 7 Blue

Scott, try out the Gerald Albright signature series from Cannonball. Also a big bell.

@birdy808

5 жыл бұрын

Marlon I just upgraded from the Cannonball big bell stone series to the P Mauriat PMXA 67R.

@marlon3502

4 жыл бұрын

you can always change to a another horn.

@ScottPaddock

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Marlon, I've tried them all. To me the P. Mauriat 67RX is my all time favorite sax.

What is that Latin song?

So.. here we are 4 1/2 years later. Are you still digging the horn?

@ScottPaddock

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! I still love my 67Rx. I've been playing it for about 8 years now.

Is your Sax PM 67RX model the same as the Alto PMXA 67R, and if no, what's the difference?

@ScottPaddock

6 жыл бұрын

They are the exact same except for the key touches. The 67RX has soldered on silver nickel key touches, and the 67R has glued in abalone shell key touches. When I played the two back to back, the RX had a much bigger sound.

Vintage finish??

@ScottPaddock

6 жыл бұрын

It looks vintage but it's actually called Dark Lacquer.

Hey scott I want your MP 😂

@ScottPaddock

5 жыл бұрын

It's a Barkley Brazil Kustom Pop 7 blue.

I have the tenor version of this horn and its actually killing me. The action is really heavy and it hurts my fingers. And i find it really hard to play cleanly on this mechanism, it does sound great though...

@ScottPaddock

5 жыл бұрын

Action is one of the easiest things to fix! Take it to your repairman and tell him you want lighter action and he will loosen the spring tension and you will have faster, lighter action. Most sax companies send out a horn with tighter springs because it is easier to loosen them than it is to strengthen them. My repairman takes any horn I bring to him and matches it to what he knows I like.

@PaddieFunk

5 жыл бұрын

@@ScottPaddock Interestingly, when I was in the store pick out these horns, I liked the feeling of your tenor under my hands more (the unlacquered 66rx) but it was a lighter out of my budget at the time so i got the dark lacquer version instead and boy is this ones action stiff and rigid. Thanks for the tip. I'll give it another shot.

i've never seen you play a tenor

@ScottPaddock

5 жыл бұрын

There are a couple tenor videos, but alto is my main sax. On my current tour I'm playing more tenor than alto or soprano which has been a fun change of pace!

And it was free? 😂😂😂

@ScottPaddock

4 жыл бұрын

😁

I need to get off my sad accent alto

@ScottPaddock

4 жыл бұрын

Time to step it up :-)