{"product_id":"eastman-ets650-rue-saint-georges-professional-tenor-saxophone-in-lacquer-sn-a2470346","title":"Eastman ETS650 'Rue Saint-Georges' Professional Tenor Saxophone in Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman ETS650 Tenor Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman ETS650 Tenor Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Tenor saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange Feature: High F# key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThumbrest: Adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Rue Saint-Georges R neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Deluxe Eastman fitted soft case with storage pockets, backpack straps, and shoulder strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, ligature, cork grease, swab, polishing cloth, neck strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: A2470346\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the ETS650 Tenor Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Eastman ETS650\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the ETS650 compare with the ETS850?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the ETS650 differ from the ETS652 52nd St.?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the high F# key add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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":53846988423533,"sku":"ETS650-CRA2470346","price":2124.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7135066.jpg?v=1788302464","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/eastman-ets650-rue-saint-georges-professional-tenor-saxophone-in-lacquer-sn-a2470346","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}