{"product_id":"eastman-eas251-student-alto-saxophone-in-lacquer","title":"Eastman EAS251 Student Alto Saxophone in Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EAS251 Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman EAS251 is a student Eb alto saxophone built to provide a free-blowing feel, quick response, and even tone quality with reliable intonation across all registers. Finished in clear lacquer with nickel-plated keys, it includes an Eastman Protégé mouthpiece package plus a Légère Signature reed, and it ships in a rugged ABS molded case for dependable protection in school and at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EAS251 Alto Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument: Eb Alto Saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Clear lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: Nickel-plated keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThumbrest: Adjustable right-hand thumbrest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouthpiece: Eastman Protégé mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReed: Légère Signature reed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: ABS molded case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Protege mouthpiece, ligature and cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This saxophone is professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by our woodwind technicians to confirm key regulation, pad seal, and mechanical function before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the EAS251 Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman EAS251 is a student-level Eb alto saxophone designed to help beginners develop proper embouchure, airflow control, and intonation habits from the start. Its free-blowing response and clear, even tone across the range make it especially suitable for first-year band students, adult beginners, and school programs that need consistent playability from instrument to instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAS251 is also chosen by directors and parents for practical reasons: stable construction for day-to-day classroom use, ergonomic keywork for smaller hands, and a complete starter setup that supports correct fundamentals. The included Protégé mouthpiece and Légère Signature reed provide a consistent starting point for tone and response, while the ABS molded case helps protect the instrument during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Eastman EAS251\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Eastman EAS251 a good first saxophone for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The EAS251 is built as a student alto saxophone with a free-blowing feel, quick response, and even tone, which helps new players focus on posture, airflow, and embouchure rather than fighting the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes with the Eastman EAS251?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAS251 includes an Eastman Protégé mouthpiece, ligature and cap, a Légère Signature reed, and an ABS molded case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat key is the Eastman EAS251 alto saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman EAS251 is an Eb alto saxophone, the standard starting saxophone for school band and most beginner methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/EastmanLogo\/EastmanLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"text-align: center; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/EastmanLogo\/EastmanLogo1.jpg\" alt=\"Eastman Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Eastman dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastman Music Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53643637784941,"sku":"EAS251","price":2533.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7128292.jpg?v=1785613982","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/eastman-eas251-student-alto-saxophone-in-lacquer","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}