{"product_id":"eastman-eas850-rue-saint-georges-professional-alto-saxophone-sn-a2340509","title":"Eastman EAS850 'Rue Saint-Georges' Professional Alto Saxophone in Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EAS850 Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges is a professional Eb alto saxophone inspired by classic French saxophone design, built for a focused, centered sound and precise response. Its DS mechanism and keywork design are intended to provide quick, light action for advanced technical playing, while the included “R” and “S” necks give the player two response and tonal options within the same instrument outfit. This example is a lightly used professional alto saxophone in gold lacquer with deluxe engraving, a high F# key, and an adjustable thumbrest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EAS850 Alto Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument: Alto saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: DS mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeywork: High F# key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNecks: “R” neck and “S” neck included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gold lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Deluxe case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece, cap, ligature, cork grease, cleaning cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: A2340509\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Eastman EAS850 is a pre-owned instrument with very little prior use and presents in like-new condition. It has been professionally adjusted, set up, and play-tested in our shop to confirm proper regulation, response, and playing condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the EAS850 Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges is a professional alto saxophone designed for advanced and professional players who want a focused, centered alto sound with refined key action. Its French-inspired design concept makes it a strong fit for players who value clarity, core, and efficient response across classical, chamber, studio, and versatile professional settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes the EAS850 within Eastman’s professional saxophone lineup is the DS mechanism paired with two supplied necks. The “R” and “S” necks allow the player to adjust the instrument’s response and tonal profile without changing the body of the horn, giving experienced saxophonists a practical way to fine-tune feel, projection, and color for different performance contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Eastman EAS850\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Eastman EAS850 a professional alto saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Eastman EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges is a professional Eb alto saxophone with a DS mechanism, high F# key, gold lacquer finish, deluxe engraving, and two included necks for advanced tonal and response options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the “R” and “S” necks do on the EAS850?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included “R” and “S” necks give the player two setup options on the same saxophone. This allows an advanced saxophonist to choose the neck that best matches the desired response, resistance, tonal focus, and performance setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the EAS850 compare to classic French-style alto saxophones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EAS850 draws on the design language of classic French saxophones, with an emphasis on a focused, centered sound and precise key response. It is suited to players who want modern professional construction with tonal and mechanical characteristics associated with French-inspired alto saxophone design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/EastmanLogo\/EastmanLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; 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":53438943134061,"sku":"EAS850-CRA2340509","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7105410.jpg?v=1781284556","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/eastman-eas850-rue-saint-georges-professional-alto-saxophone-sn-a2340509","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}