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Kessler Custom
Alto Saxophone
Mouthpieces
Kessler
Custom mouthpieces are available in 4 different
price/performance levels. These mouthpieces were
designed to offer any level of player a
fantastic mouthpiece based on the most popular
designs that the saxophone world has even seen.
| Kessler Custom Alto Sax
Mouthpiece Facings |
| C-Star (C«)
- Classical |
New York (NY) -
Jazz |
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"C*" model has the tip opening and facing of an older Selmer C*
mouthpiece. This design is more favorable for classical use as well as
for newer sax students. It features a smaller tip opening then our NY
model which gives the extra resistance that student players need to
control their playing. |
Our "NY" (New York)
model features a tip & facing that is a copy of the old New York Meyer
Bros 5M mouthpiece. This mouthpiece is more equivalent to today's 7 in
tip opening (.0785"). This model design gives a big, rich tone that is
ideal for most players. |
Both of our
facings are available in our student and
intermediate model mouthpieces. Our "Modern
Classical" model is available only in our C*
facing. For professional
mouthpieces, we focus on our New York Jazz
facing.
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Student
Classical & Jazz Models |
Our standard student
models are a plastic mouthpiece.
Available in both our C* or NY facing,
this mouthpiece features a medium sized
"straight-wall" chamber. This mouthpiece
is designed to be easy to play while
producing a clean sound with good
articulation and control.
For players interested in Jazz
performance, the NY model offers a
professional caliber facing and tip
while maintaining an easy blowing
chamber. This allows the player to get
used to a more open Jazz embouchure
without the extra breath support
requirements of a professional jazz
mouthpiece. |
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Kessler Custom Student Models
C* or NY Facing
Retail: $49.00
Sale: $29.95
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Intermediate
Jazz Models |
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Our
intermediated models are comprised of
our 50/50 composite material. 50% hard
rubber and 50% plastic, these models
produce a warmer tone then the plastic
counterparts. We also spend a little
more hand finishing time on the 50/50
models to help give a smoother overall
tone.
These models feature the same
"straight-wall" chamber as the student
models so they are still incredibly
controllable while still providing a
great tone.
Our 50NY model is an excellent choice
for the advancing player getting into
Jazz performance. This model will help
the player get used to a more open
performance without the air requirements
of the pro mouthpiece. The 50NY pairs
extremely well with Vandoren V16 reeds
for a rich and expressive tone not found
in "budget" mouthpieces.
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Kessler Custom Student Models
50/50 Material | NY Facing
Retail: $69.00
Sale: $49.95
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Modern Classical
Series |
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Fully hard rubber
mouthpiece, low baffle with a square
chamber for great response and tone.
"Modern Classical" -
Handmade
This model is the same design
as our Modern Classical series but
is done completely by hand. It
features a longer facing than our
Standard model with a slightly
larger tip opening.
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Kessler Custom "Modern Classical" Alto Sax
Mouthpiece
Hard Rubber, Square
Chamber with a C* Facing
Retail: $159.00
Sale: $84.95
Kessler Custom "Modern Classical"
Handmade Alto Sax
Mouthpiece
Hard Rubber, Square
Chamber with a C* Facing
Retail: $189.00
Sale: $134.95
Add a Rico H-Ligature for added Response
for $30!
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Professional
Jazz Models |
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Our
professional model mouthpieces are 100%
hard rubber, round chamber, handmade
mouthpieces.
Based on
the legendary Meyer Bros. New York 5M
Medium Chamber, our professional models
produce that same characteristic rich
tone with great response. Available in 2
tip openings.
New York Short Shank - NYSS
This model is our best seller.
Using the earliest Meyer Bros tip
opening (roughly .079"), the original 5M
is more equivalent to a modern day 7
tip. Using a small roll-over baffle
design and a "Vintage Medium Chamber",
our NYSS mouthpiece produces are rich
tone with great projection, power and
sweetness not found in many modern
mouthpieces.
New York 7 Short Shank - NY7SS
This model is the same design
as our NYSS but opened up to a .085" tip
opening. This further opening of the tip
makes the roll-over baffle a little more
pronounced on the incoming air column
adding a little extra brightness to the
tone while maintaining the rich core to
the sound inherent in the design.
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Kessler Custom
Professional Models
NYSS | NY7SS
Retail: $199.00
Sale: $134.95
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Add a Rico H-Ligature for added Response
for $30!
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Here are
some Reviews of what some players have said about our mouthpieces:
"I have just about
every important piece made for the alto (sax). You name it and chances are I
have or probably have had it in the past. Recently I was fortunate to try out
the Kessler NY 50/50 (50NY model) alto piece
and was totally blown away. The projection is awesome and the tone is full of
power!!!! It is extremely easy to play in any dynamic and does particularly well
with overtones and in the altissimo range. The price is perfect. I strongly recommend everyone give it a try. You won't be sorry."
Sammy Peralta
recording artist
www.sammyperalta.com
"I
just started spending time with your mouthpiece
(NYSS)... In many ways, it is more versatile
than the original New York Meyer 5M. Plus is has all the
free blowing characteristics that made the Meyer so loved.
You have possibly created a new Legendary alto
mouthpiece!"
Mike Moss
Sax Player
"I got myself a
Kessler Custom "Short Shank" (NYSS) and upon arrival
play-tested it immediately.
Now after two
days of practicing with it I must say that it is the best
MP I ever played. I spent half a fortune on my long search
for THE mouthpiece and among the one I had are names like
Dukoff, Meyer, Rousseau, Selmer, Lawton, Lakey and others.
I guess some of them will go soon en Ebay in Switzerland.
Lately I played a lot with the Rousseau in Big Bands and
Soul/Funk bands. Now with the NYSS it is like one step up.
It has rich overtones and my high notes come out of the
horn as I like it."
Werner Noethe
Sax Player in Switzerland
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David Kessler Last Updated:
February 15, 2010
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