{"product_id":"eastman-eas652-52nd-street-professional-eb-alto-saxophone-sn-a2440306","title":"Eastman EAS652 '52nd Street' Professional Eb Alto Saxophone","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EAS652 52nd Street Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman EAS652 52nd Street is a professional Eb alto saxophone developed for musicians drawn to a vintage-influenced design and a distinctive tonal identity. Within Eastman's professional alto lineup, the 52nd Street stands apart through its aged unlacquered brass presentation, special engraving, and design approach centered on a large bell, rolled-style tone holes, and an S neck. This particular instrument carries the complete 52nd Street configuration and visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EAS652 52nd Street Alto Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Aged unlacquered brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Range Keywork: High F# key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: Large bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone Holes: Rolled-style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: S neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Eastman fitted hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece, ligature, cap, swab, polishing cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: A2440306\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis floor model instrument is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. Light fine scratches, rub marks, and handling traces are present on portions of the body, bell, bow, and keywork. The fitted case is in very good cosmetic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the EAS652 52nd Street Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAS652 is intended for professional players, advanced students, educators, and serious ensemble musicians who favor a vintage-oriented alto concept with a substantial tonal core and flexible color. Its design is well suited to jazz, commercial, chamber, and solo playing, while the modern key layout supports players who need a versatile professional instrument. It is especially relevant to saxophonists who prefer the feel and evolving surface character of unlacquered brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Eastman EAS652\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the EAS652 differ from the Eastman EAS650?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAS652 uses Eastman's 52nd Street design concept, including an aged unlacquered brass finish, large bell, rolled-style tone holes, S neck, and model-specific engraving. The EAS650 Rue Saint-Georges uses a lacquer finish, French bead wire, and an R neck. These are different professional design approaches rather than a hierarchy of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the aged unlacquered finish change over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the brass is not sealed beneath lacquer, contact with air and handling can gradually deepen or vary the surface patina. This visual evolution is a normal characteristic of an unlacquered saxophone and does not affect routine maintenance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat defines the EAS652's 52nd Street design?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large bell, rolled-style tone holes, S neck, aged unlacquered brass finish, and special 52nd Street engraving establish the model's vintage-influenced identity. The high F# key and adjustable thumbrest retain practical features expected by contemporary professional players.\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":53861615534445,"sku":"EAS652-CRA2440306","price":1869.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Eastman-EAS652-52nd-Street-Professional-Eb-Alto-Saxophone.jpg?v=1788432412","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/eastman-eas652-52nd-street-professional-eb-alto-saxophone-sn-a2440306","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}