Kessler Custom Performance Series Tenor Sax
Intermediate Sax at a Student Tenor Sax Price!
Our Performance Series Tenor Sax features the same advanced bore design that we use on our professional models. They are combined with a light weight “single post to body” construction to make the instrument vibrate easier improving overall response. To help keep cost down, these models do not have any bell engraving other than the brand logo stamp on the bell. The keywork, pads & body tubes are the same parts used on our more expensive Standard Series saxophones. The Performance Series Tenor Sax gives you an intermediate tenor sax at a price better than a student tenor sax from the other brands!
Intermediate Sax at a Student Tenor Sax Price!
Our Performance Series tenor uses the same bore concept that is used throughout our entire Kessler Custom lineup. This bore is based around modern, French professional bore concepts. Professional bore designs can be harder for younger students to play, so we utilize a lighter weight design to improve overall response making it easier for a student to play. This allows them to grow with a professional bore.
This lowered weight is done primarily by using a feature called “Single Post to Body Construction”. This is where each key post is directly soldered on to the body tube. Our main intermediate models such as the Standard & Deluxe Series, as well as our Handmade models use a heavier “Ribbed Body Construction” (where posts are first soldered to a body “rib” that is then attached to the body). This Single Post to Body Construction allows for less weight on the body tube and thus allows for easier vibration.
This lighter weight design is also preferred by many players who simply want a quicker responding, more open sound! Later on, you can always further change the tone and response with a better mouthpiece or even a neck upgrade.
Kessler Custom Performance Series Tenor Sax
Performance Series Specifications
Our Performance Series tenor sax will be mistaken as a student tenor sax due to it’s price, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. We make our Performance Series to truly offer intermediate level performance at a price closer to a student tenor sax.
| Bore | Professional French Style Bore |
| Body Material | Brass (70% copper), Gold Lacquered |
| Body Construction | Single Post to Body Construction |
| Pads | High Quality Leather with Metal Domed Resonators |
| Range | Low Bb to High F# |
| Finger Touches | Mother of Pearl |
| Mouthpiece | Kessler Custom Plastic (upgrades available) |
| Case | GL Cases ABS Case |
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 whether it is a student tenor sax or a pro model) 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!
Performance vs Standard Series
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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Kessler Custom Performance Series Tenor Sax
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dmmusic7 (verified owner) –
Kessler Custom Performance Series Tenor Sax:
I am a retired music educator who has played saxophone more than 65 years and I am very pleased with this instrument. I recently returned two other tenor saxes that I purchased from a famous online store because I was disappointed with them. This tenor sax sounds and looks impressive. The Kessler description is spot on about how it plays. It is free blowing and robust with even intonation. It is much better that the tenor sax I owned in high school and college. Pros: key touches (pearls) and key positioning (the high D key is perfect), a usable mouthpiece and accessories, a sturdy case with latches, quality construction with a bright lacquer finish and a price that is hundred of dollars less than other tenors of lesser quality. Also, there are mouthpiece upgrades available. Cons: (picky I know) I would prefer the Bis key positioned a little higher. This is the fourth instrument I have purchased from Kessler Music. They offer good advice, always play test the instrument before shipping and secure the keys to prevent damage.