{"product_id":"eastman-eas852-52nd-street-professional-eb-alto-saxophone-in-aged-unlacquered-brass","title":"Eastman EAS852 '52nd Street' Professional Alto Saxophone in Aged Unlacquered Brass","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EAS852 Alto Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman EAS852 52nd Street Professional Eb alto saxophone is part of Eastman's professional saxophone line, designed for players who want a modern instrument with a vintage-leaning 52nd Street sound concept. This instrument pairs the model's aged unlacquered brass presentation with special 52nd Street engraving and a professional setup approach suited to advancing and working saxophonists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EAS852 Alto Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Alto saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: EAS852 52nd Street\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Aged unlacquered brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraving: Special 52nd Street engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Eastman-branded fitted case with backpack and shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: mouthpiece, cap, ligature, cork grease, swab, polish cloth, neck strap, and two necks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis used alto saxophone is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, adjusted, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The aged unlacquered brass finish shows visible patina, mottled coloration, fine surface scratches, handling marks, and small scuffs consistent with this finish style and normal handling. The neck cork is intact with visible pores and light wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the EAS852 Alto Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe EAS852 52nd Street alto saxophone is best suited to advanced students, serious ensemble players, and professional saxophonists who want an expressive Eb alto with a broad tonal palette and modern keywork. Its 52nd Street concept makes sense for players who value color, response, and flexibility across jazz, commercial, pit, and classical-adjacent settings rather than a single narrowly defined tonal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Eastman EAS852\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes the Eastman 52nd Street alto saxophone concept?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 52nd Street series is Eastman's vintage-inspired professional saxophone concept, combining a resonant brass body, aged unlacquered finish, and distinctive engraving with contemporary manufacturing consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does an aged unlacquered brass finish affect ownership?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn aged unlacquered brass finish continues to develop patina through normal use. Players who choose this style often appreciate its tactile feel, visual character, and direct resonance under the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are two necks useful on a professional alto saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo necks give the player an additional setup variable for response, resistance, intonation feel, and tonal color. That flexibility can be valuable for doublers and players who move between different musical settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \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;\" alt=\"Eastman Logo\" align=\"Middle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/EastmanLogo\/EastmanLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e             \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":53715289440621,"sku":"EAS852-NU","price":3824.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7131838.jpg?v=1786504952","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/eastman-eas852-52nd-street-professional-eb-alto-saxophone-in-aged-unlacquered-brass","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}