Brand New P. Mauriat PMST-500BX "Black Pearl" Professional Tenor Saxophone
We have an absolute showstopper fresh out of the case today. The P. Mauriat PMST-500BX—affectionately known as the "Black Pearl"—is easily one of the most visually captivating and acoustically punchy horns in Mauriat’s professional lineup. The contrast of the high-polish black nickel-plated body paired with brilliant silver-plated keywork and dark black pearl touches looks stunning under stage lights and turns heads the second you open the latches.
Beyond its aesthetics, this horn has a unique acoustic build: it is constructed from a solid nickel silver body tube rather than standard brass, finished in sleek black nickel plating. This metallurgy gives the 500BX a focused, dense tonal core with loads of harmonic projection and lightning-fast response. Paired with Mauriat’s acclaimed Super VI neck taper, it delivers a massive, vibrant voice that can easily cut through an electric band or fill a hall without thinning out in the upper registers.
Key Features & Specifications
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Nickel Silver Body Tube: Built with solid nickel silver tubing beneath the black nickel finish, producing a robust core, sharp acoustic clarity, and tremendous dynamic headroom.
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Two-Tone Finish & Black Pearl Touches: Features deep black nickel plating on the body, bow, and bell, brilliantly contrasted by silver-plated mechanical keywork and genuine black pearl touches.
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Super VI Professional Neck: P. Mauriat's premier wide-taper neck design provides balanced airflow, effortless flexibility, and exceptional stability across the altissimo register.
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Full Body Hand-Engraving: Elaborate, artisan floral engraving extends across the bell, bow, body tube, and neck.
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Professional Ergonomics: Designed with articulated table keys, contoured side levers, and ribbed body construction for solid mechanical action under the fingers.
Condition & Shop Inspection
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Cosmetics: Brand New / Flawless. Factory fresh with a pristine mirror finish on both the black nickel and silver-plated keys.
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Mechanics: Bench-Tested & Ready. Our in-house master technicians have fully inspected, regulated, and play-tested the horn. The pads seal with airtight precision, spring tensions are balanced, and the action is fast and fluid from low Bb to high F#.
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Accessories: Comes complete in a factory P. Mauriat contoured case with backpack straps, mouthpiece, cap, and ligature.
Specifications
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Brand: P. Mauriat
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Model: PMST-500BX ("Black Pearl")
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Class: Professional
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Key: Bb (with High F#)
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Body Material: Nickel Silver
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Neck: Super VI
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Finish: Black Nickel-Plated Body with Silver-Plated Keys
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Key Touches: Black Pearl
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Condition: Brand New
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