{"product_id":"eastman-eas850-rue-saint-georges-professional-alto-saxophone-in-lacquer-sn-a2340496","title":"Eastman EAS850 'Rue Saint-Georges' Professional Alto Saxophone in Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges is a professional Eb alto saxophone built for players who want a refined modern alto with Eastman's Rue Saint-Georges design concept. Positioned in Eastman's professional alto lineup, the EAS850 pairs a gold lacquer finish, deluxe engraving, DS mechanism, and two supplied necks with the practical flexibility expected by advanced saxophonists, working players, and serious students. This lightly used instrument is offered by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds with its deluxe Eastman case and the included playing accessories listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges Alto Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Alto saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gold lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: High F# key and DS mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNecks: R and S necks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Deluxe Eastman hard case with backpack straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece, cap, ligature, cork grease, polish cloth, and neck strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: A2340496\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 alto saxophone is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The instrument presents in excellent condition, with scratches and marks noted on the case exterior. The saxophone, neck cork, keywork, guards, and engraved surfaces are intact in the documented inspection views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges is intended for professional players, advancing conservatory students, teachers, and serious ensemble saxophonists who want a modern Eastman professional alto with flexible setup options. The included R and S necks give the player two manufacturer-supplied approaches to response and tonal direction, making this model especially useful for musicians who work across classical, concert band, saxophone quartet, studio, and commercial settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Eastman EAS850\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the EAS850 fit within Eastman's professional alto saxophone lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAS850 is listed by Eastman as a professional Rue Saint-Georges Eb alto saxophone. Compared with the EAS650, the EAS850 adds the DS mechanism and includes both R and S necks, giving advanced players more setup flexibility within the Rue Saint-Georges family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the R and S necks important on this model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two supplied necks allow a player to compare response, resistance, and tonal color without changing the instrument itself. That matters for saxophonists who tailor their setup for different rooms, ensembles, mouthpieces, and repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of player should consider the Rue Saint-Georges EAS850?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is best suited to a player who wants a professional alto saxophone with modern mechanism, flexible neck options, and enough versatility for ensemble, solo, teaching, and commercial use.\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":53761746272621,"sku":"EAS850-CRA2340496","price":2379.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7132868.jpg?v=1787098152","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/eastman-eas850-rue-saint-georges-professional-alto-saxophone-in-lacquer-sn-a2340496","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}