This tenor has it all. Great look, great action, great sound. It is a new design, featuring a comfortable, balanced feel, straight tone holes, and a key placement design that is set to a comfortable playing position, allowing this beautiful instrument to play smoothly and evenly across all registers. The unlacquered brass has been aged with a burgundy tinge that is an exclusive addition to the P. Mauriat lineup. Seriously, check out this finish. The PMST-86UL features a strong resistance, similar to the vintage horns of the 40s and 50s, and a dark and mighty sound. It is a darling of the P. Mauriat factiry, a source of pride for the design and manufacturing team that produced this spectacular professional instrument.