About P. Mauriat
“It’s never too late to learn.” – P. Mauriat CEO Alex Mingmann Hsieh
P. Mauriat was founded in 2003 by saxophone enthusiast Mr. Alex Hsieh. The brand name was inspired by the French maestro Paul Mauriat, whose remarkable achievements left a lasting imprint on the world of music. With legitimate trademark licensing, the brand aspires to carry forward and honor the enduring legacy of music and artistry.
The journey began in 2002, when he made a life-changing decision to pursue his musical dream by enrolling in a summer program at Berklee College of Music, studying the saxophone from the ground up in his late 40s. Despite the significant age gap between himself and his younger classmates, he embraced every challenge with resilience and dedication, rewriting the story of the second half of his life through courage and a deep love for music.
Driven by his faith in Taiwanese craftsmanship and a heartfelt vision, he set out to build a world-class wind instrument brand that could represent Taiwan on the global stage. P. Mauriat’s vision is to revive the artistry of classic saxophones, blending traditional handcrafting with modern technology to create instruments that are not only aesthetically appealing, but also rich in character and sound.
For P. Mauriat, instruments are more than tools—they are extensions of dreams, and trusted companions that empower musicians to express themselves and tell their stories through a unique sound.
2002 ．
Taipei Headquarters — Established on Guangfu South Road, Taipei City.
2003．
“P. Mauriat” was officially registered and made its debut in the U.S. market.
2008．
Factory established in Taiping, Taichung — Guang-Yao Musical Instrument Co., Ltd.
Launched the classic 67R / 66R Rolled Tone Hole series saxophone
Introduced the world’s first Influence series saxophone with patented metal flute-style keys.
2009．
Launched the System 76 1st Edition saxophone
Factory relocated to Daya, Taichung (current location).
2010．
Launched the Le Bravo 200 Series
Relocated the Taipei headquarters to Xinyi Road and launched the brand’s flagship showroom.
2011．
Launched the System 76 Curved Soprano Saxophone (formerly known as the
PMSS-2400).
2012．
Launched the entry-to-intermediate level series PMSA-180 & PMST-180 (formerly known as the MV-180).
2013．
10th Anniversary Collaboration with Greg Osby
Released an artist signature model saxophone
2014．
Launched the entry-to-intermediate level PMSA-185 Alto saxophone
Began distributing internationally renowned accessory brands such as Theo Wanne, JodyJazz, and Légère
2015．
Launched the Le Bravo 200 Soprano Saxophone
Launched the premium professional-level Master 97 Alto saxophone
2016．
Expansion into Trumpets
Launched PMT-71 & PMT-72 professional-level trumpets
Launched PMT-51 entry-to-intermediate level trumpet
Launched Mauriat-branded saxophone reeds
2018．
Launched the premium professional-level Master 97 Tenor saxophone.
2019．
Expansion into Clarinets & Flutes
Launched PCL-721 and PCL-821 professional-level clarinets
Launched the PFL-581 intermediate-level flute
Launched PFL-681 and PFL-781 professional performance flutes
2022．
Collaboration with Endorsers Derek Brown & Kirk Whalum
Released the System 76 BEATBoX Tenor Saxophone in partnership with Derek Brown
Introduced a custom tenor saxophone neck in collaboration with Kirk Whalum
