Not having tried this instrument but having purchased a Kessler alto sax and having visited one of their shops in Vegas twice I will say this, unless you only want a Yanigisawa s99x or a vintage instrument, the Kessler horns are beautiful, solid and sturdy saxes. The Kessler's stand behind the instruments they selected to put their names on.
Many of my friends didn't want to pay Yani prices and purchased Kessler instruments. They are still loving them. My grandson is loving his Kessler alto sax. The bari sax player in our jazz ensemble is loving his Kessler bari sax. Call Dave or Chuck and talk to them.