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Kessler Custom Performance Series Alto Sax
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Tim (verified owner) –
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.
telemark (verified owner) –
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.