Kessler Custom Standard Series Alto Sax - Brushed Matte Antique

Kessler Custom Standard & Deluxe Series Alto Sax Case

Kessler Custom Standard Series Alto Sax – Antiqued Lacquer

Rated 5 out of 5 based on 2 customer ratings

Discontinued Finish

This was a great finish. However, as we have had to re-evaluate many items in our Kessler Custom lineup due to rising costs, and this is a finish that we have decided to discontinue. We are now sold out on this finish.

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Kessler Custom Standard Series Alto Sax
Antiqued Matte Lacquer

Standard Series Alto Sax Features
Our Standard Series Alto Sax features the same advanced bore design and wonderfully strong brass that we use on our professional models. They all feature fully ribbed body construction for a richer, more complex tone. Depending on the finish, either Mother of Pearl or Abalone finger touches are standard on Standard Series Alto Sax models as well as our upgraded case and several professional mouthpiece options. These saxophones posses a great focused and rich tone with great response and intonation!

Free Rico H-Ligature Upgrade!
Standard Series alto sax models also include a Rico H-Ligature in gold plate at no extra charge. These ligatures have a retail value of over $50 but we include for Free with Standard Series alto saxophones! Ligature can make a great impact on tonal resonance and response as well as on reed life. The H-Ligature is an excellent option and especially when it is free, that’s a deal that can’t be beat!

Additional Information

Why buy a Kessler Custom Standard Series Alto Sax?
Our Kessler Custom saxophones are the epitome of our philosophy of offering musicians with the highest quality gear at a more affordable price. By dealing directly with our factory rather than dealing with distributors, we are able to keep strict control over the quality of our saxophones and their design, as well as eliminate the typical middle-man markup that is associated with many saxophones on the market today. We sell our Intermediate alto sax directly to customers so that they are getting the best value.

Every Kessler Custom saxophone goes through our Official Selmer Paris Pro Shop prior to being delivered to the customer to guarantee perfect playability and includes a 1 year warranty covering defects in workmanship & materials as well as pads & adjustments!

Professional Setup
Every horn we send out to a customer is not released from us unless it has been completely setup in our shop first. This is because the setup on the horn is of the utmost importance! Sometimes, a saxophone (regardless of who the manufacturer or the price point is) comes in needing 20 minutes of adjustments and then the very next one can require 2 hours! So if you were to get 5 of the same model right out of the box, they will all play different which leads people to believe that they are “good” or “bad” saxes… but the reality is that the one that was the best out of the 5 was likely the one that needed the least amount of work and on the flip side, the “bad” sax was the one that needed 2 hours worth of adjustments!

Once the same 5 saxophones are properly regulated and adjusted to perfection, they become near identical saxophones that even the pickiest of players would be challenged to pick a true “favorite” horn. However, since most stores do not or even can not perform this setup, the player never knows this and is simply relying on the luck of the draw. This is why we perform our setup (in our www.SaxophoneRepairs.com ProShop) on them before delivering your new sax to you. You trust us with your purchase and we want to make sure that you are rewarded by giving you your ideal saxophone setup flawlessly!

Kessler Custom Standard Series Sepcifcations

Bore	Professional French Style Bore
Body Material	Brass (70% copper)
Body Construction	Fully Ribbed Body Construction
Pads	High Quality Leather with Metal Domed Resonators
Range	Low Bb to High F#
Finish	Antique Finishing with Matte Lacquer for Raw Brass Look and Response
Finger Touches	Abalone
Mouthpiece	Kessler Custom Plastic C* (upgrades available)
Ligature	Rico H-Ligature in Gold Plate
Case	Deluxe Backpacker Case

Antique Matte Lacquer
The “Antiqued Matte Lacquer” is fantastic! There is no gloss to it leaving the horn looking like a “raw brass” saxophone. The Matte Lacquer also weighs less than traditional lacquer. This give the player the perception of the horn being more lively, vibrant and a bit edgier in tone. In reality, this is only a perception of the player as this finish doesn’t actually effect the sound of the horn. The other benefit of this finish is that it hides minor scratches that every horn is bound to receive better than high gloss finishes.

Case Options

Stock Case
The Stock Kessler Custom case is a solid case for both protection and portability. With zippered pockets on the exterior for storage, backpack/shoulder straps for portability, and a solid “shock absorption” design, it is a great case for any sax.

Case Upgrades
If you want a better case, we offer a carefully selected array of case options. The BAM France cases are the top recommendation that we give and you can upgrade for a discounted rate.

All Case Models available are shown below:

Case Upgrade Options (Click to View)

ProTec ProPAC

ProTec ProPAC
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ProTec Contoured Alto Sax Case - PB304CT

BAM Cases - 'Conservatoire' Case

BAM Conservatoire Case
The new affordable standard from the most trusted case manufacturer, BAM. The Conseravtoire case provides excellent protection, portability and style at an affordable price.

BAM Alto Sax Case - Conservatoire Series

BAM Cases - 'SoftPack' Case

BAM Cases – “SoftPack” Case (black or terracota)
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Bam Softpack Alto Sax Case - Terracotta Orange

BAM Cases - 'Trekking' Case

BAM Cases – “Trekking” Case (black)
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BAM Cases - 'Cabine' Case

BAM Cases – “Cabine” Case (black)
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Financing Available

Multiple Financing Options Available!

We have a myriad of different financing options available for your new instrument! From affordable monthly payments over a longer period of time to other options that can include 0% Interest or Deferred Interest options, we can help find a way to make the instrument of your dreams become the instrument of your reality! Give us a call!

United Midwest Savings Bank

UMWSB offers flexible, long term financing with term lengths of up to 60 months at an affordable 12.99% APR. Better yet, their financing has No Pre-Payment Penalty so you can pay off your balance at anytime and only pay for the interest for the length of time you had the loan! Minimum of $850 required for UMWSB Financing
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Synchrony

Synchrony Financial is one of the national leaders in consumer financing. With deferred interest options (Interest if waived if paid off in promotional term) and sometimes, they offer manufacturer partnered promotions to offer you an even better term length. Minimum of $299 required for Synchrony Financing
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2 reviews for Kessler Custom Standard Series Alto Sax – Antiqued Lacquer

Rated 5 out of 5

Tim (verified owner) – August 6, 2016

In brief, I love Kessler saxophones, and their customer service is unbeatable. Now my story: I recently sold my old Mark VI alto and wanted a nice new horn that wouldn’t need so much maintenance. I previously had bought a Kessler soprano and love it, so immediately ordered a Kessler alto. Dave shipped out my new alto very quickly and kept me apprised by email as the order was filled and sent.

So the horn arrived and I pulled it out, and it played great right out of the box. The set-up and adjustment were perfect. There were many unexpected goodies In the case also, such as a padded strap and cork grease. The case itself is wonderfully padded and yet compact. The action and response of this horn are actually better than my Selmer, and the Kessler just has a solid pro feel.

The antique finish is gorgeous if you like alternative finishes, and the horn plays with 90% of the tone and intonation of the Mark VI. The upper deck keys are slightly rotated on the barrel from the MVI, but still very playable. I also upgraded the mouthpiece one step up, and prefer the new Kessler mp over my very expensive Selmer D cut.

Had I paid twice as much for this sax I would not feel upset, it is easily the best value in a good sax that you will find anywhere. I almost went with the horn one level up, but actually like the less engraved body of this one, and I am very happy with the features on this horn. I know for certain that my next horn will also be a Kessler.

My one quibble (so you know I’m a real customer) is that the upper octave A has a somewhat weak and airy tone, and hopefully I can track down what is causing it. I expect it will improve as the pads get seated and broke in. Great sax and great company.
Rated 5 out of 5

telemark (verified owner) – December 21, 2023

I’m a tenor player returning to alto after thirty years. First thing I can say about this horn is – it is LOUD! I get more sound out of this thing (with a D’Addario Jazz Select 7M and 2.5 reeds) than I ever got out of my last alto, and it’s giving my LA SAX tenor a run for its money as well.

Customer service from Kessler was perfect; I got what I wanted and then some. Shipping was both prompt and foolproof, with enough styrofoam popcorn to handle my wife’s shipping needs for a year. They threw in a really nice strap, nicer than the one I bought last year for my soprano sax.

Intonation on the horn is accurate and easy, but then again, I’ve been playing soprano mostly for these last few decades, and I’m acclimated to pulling up to notes when I need to. The horn is particularly balanced from the highest notes all the way down to the lows. I only got what I could afford, going into retirement and not knowing what the future holds. But for the money, I’m completely satisfied with my purchase.

Thanks again Kesslers! Yall always come through for me.

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