{"product_id":"eastman-ets852-52nd-street-bb-tenor-saxophone-in-unlacquered-brass-sn-a2570528","title":"Eastman ETS852 '52nd Street' Bb Tenor Saxophone in Unlacquered Brass","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman ETS852 Tenor Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman ETS852 52nd Street is a professional Bb tenor saxophone that brings Eastman's vintage-inspired 52nd Street design into the company's upper professional range. It is intended for players who value a broad, colorful tenor voice, flexible response, and a traditional aesthetic paired with modern professional keywork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman ETS852 Tenor Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Professional tenor saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Aged unlacquered brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: DS mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Keywork: High F# key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone Holes: Rolled-style tone holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Eastman soft case with storage pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece, cap, ligature, cork grease, and cleaning materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: A2570528\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 is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The aged unlacquered finish has its intended mottled patina, with light handling scratches and scuffs around the lower bow and body bands. The keywork, neck cork, bell, and bow are intact, and the included Eastman case is in very good cosmetic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the ETS852 Tenor Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ETS852 is suited to professional players, advanced students, and serious ensemble musicians seeking a tenor with a broad tonal profile and flexible response. Its 52nd Street design is particularly at home in jazz, big-band, commercial, solo, and contemporary ensemble settings, while its modern keywork supports players who want vintage-inspired character without giving up familiar professional ergonomics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Eastman ETS852\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the ETS852 sit in Eastman's saxophone lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ETS852 is one of Eastman's most fully featured professional 52nd Street tenor saxophones. It combines the series' large-bell, rolled-tone-hole design with the DS mechanism and high F# key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the aged unlacquered finish change over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered brass naturally develops additional patina through handling and exposure. These changes are cosmetic and become part of the instrument's individual surface character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the musical concept behind the 52nd Street design?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 52nd Street series follows a vintage-inspired tenor concept associated with a broad tonal profile, flexible color, and projecting presence. Mouthpiece choice and player approach remain important in shaping the final response and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I evaluate if this saxophone fits my needs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-professional-saxophone-comparison-guide\"\u003eGuide to Choosing a Professional Saxophone\u003c\/a\u003e\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;\" alt=\"Eastman Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/EastmanLogo\/EastmanLogo1.jpg\" 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":67630838841709,"sku":"ETS852-CRA2570528","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Eastman-ETS852-52nd-Street-Bb-Tenor-Saxophone-in-Unlacquered-Brass.jpg?v=1791455656","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/eastman-ets852-52nd-street-bb-tenor-saxophone-in-unlacquered-brass-sn-a2570528","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}