Anyone else got the Antigua 545?

[Jbroad572]

Just wanting to know others' opinions on this tenor. Kessler I know you sell them, what is your opinion on them? I haven't really played anything else to really compare it to. It's a student model tenor that gets the job done for now. Hopefully by the end of the summer I will be able to get something new.

[DaveKessler]

I actually stopped handling the 545 about 5 years ago. This was mainly due to a few design issues that we didnt care for (longevity wise) as well as overall price for performance.

They are a good horn overall and it is basically the same sax that Selmer now labels as their TS500 model.

Mainly though price, I would have to sell the Antigua 545 between my Solist ($699) and Kessler Customs ($895) and frankly, both of my horns are a better horn in just about every regard. Thats why I no longer stock them.