Eastman ETS650 Tenor Saxophone Overview

The Eastman ETS650 Rue Saint-Georges is a professional Bb tenor saxophone built for players seeking Eastman's traditional professional tenor concept. It holds a clear place within the company's professional saxophone line, offering the core Rue Saint-Georges design in a direct, single-neck configuration suited to advanced ensemble, jazz, commercial, and solo work.

Eastman ETS650 Tenor Saxophone Specifications

• Instrument Type: Tenor saxophone
• Key: Bb
• Finish: Lacquer
• Range Feature: High F# key
• Thumbrest: Adjustable
• Neck: Rue Saint-Georges R neck
• Case: Deluxe Eastman fitted soft case with storage pockets, backpack straps, and shoulder strap
• Accessories: Mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, ligature, cork grease, swab, polishing cloth, neck strap
• Serial Number: A2470346

Condition & Setup

This floor model tenor saxophone is in excellent playing order, with a well-preserved lacquer finish and keywork. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested before sale. The body, bow, bell, neck, and visible keywork present in excellent cosmetic condition, and the fitted case is likewise well preserved.

Who the ETS650 Tenor Saxophone Is For

The ETS650 is intended for professional players, advanced students, educators, and serious doublers who want a versatile Bb tenor with a balanced, centered tonal concept and contemporary playing range. Its R-neck Rue Saint-Georges configuration suits musicians seeking a traditional professional saxophone identity in a modern instrument, while the single-neck format keeps the setup direct compared with the dual-neck ETS850.

Common Questions About the Eastman ETS650

How does the ETS650 compare with the ETS850?

Both are Rue Saint-Georges professional tenor saxophones. The ETS650 uses an R neck and conventional mechanism, while the ETS850 adds Eastman's DS mechanism and includes both R and S necks for additional setup choices.

How does the ETS650 differ from the ETS652 52nd St.?

The ETS650 uses a lacquer finish, French bead wire, and an R neck. The ETS652 follows a different design concept with aged unlacquered brass, a large bell, rolled-style tone holes, and an M neck.

What does the high F# key add?

The high F# key extends the saxophone's standard keyed range and can simplify passages written in the upper register. It complements rather than replaces a player's established altissimo technique.

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