{"product_id":"eastman-ets852-52nd-street-professional-tenor-saxophone-sn-a2570211","title":"Eastman ETS852 '52nd Street' Professional Tenor Saxophone","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman ETS852 Tenor Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman ETS852 52nd Street Tenor Saxophone is a professional Bb tenor saxophone with an aged unlacquered brass finish, large bell, rolled-style tone holes, and two included necks for expanded tonal flexibility. Designed to evoke the feel and response of classic vintage tenor saxophones, the ETS852 produces a broad, centered tenor sound with responsive action across registers and precise intonation. Its DS mechanism and keywork design provide a quick, light feel, while the included “S” and “M” necks, developed with Bob Mintzer, allow players to tailor response and tonal breadth within the same instrument outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman ETS852 Tenor Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument: Bb tenor saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: ETS852 52nd Street\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\u003eKeywork: High F# key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Features: Large bell, rolled-style tone holes, special 52nd Street engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Deluxe case with storage pockets and backpack straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Original accessories, including mouthpiece, cap, and ligature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: A2570211\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Eastman ETS852 was purchased directly from the manufacturer and has seen extremely light use. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested in our shop to confirm proper mechanical function, pad seating, response, and regulation. It comes complete with its original case and original accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the ETS852 Tenor Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman ETS852 Tenor Saxophone is a professional Bb tenor saxophone designed for advanced students, collegiate players, and professional saxophonists who want a vintage-inspired tenor with modern reliability and keywork. Its aged unlacquered brass body, larger bell, and rolled-style tone holes support a broad, resonant sound with the focused center needed for ensemble, jazz, and solo performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is distinguished by its included “S” and “M” necks, which give players two response and color options without changing instruments. The S neck offers a more open, broad tone, while the M neck is designed for the most open and largest sound. The DS mechanism provides a light, precise key feel that supports clean technical playing and comfortable control across the full range of the horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Eastman ETS852\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Eastman ETS852 a professional tenor saxophone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Eastman ETS852 52nd Street is a professional Bb tenor saxophone built with features intended for serious performance use, including a DS mechanism, high F# key, large bell, rolled-style tone holes, and two professional neck options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the included S and M necks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included S neck is designed to provide an open, broad tone, while the M neck is designed for the most open and biggest sound. Having both necks allows the player to adjust response and tonal character for different musical settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does an aged unlacquered brass finish mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aged unlacquered brass finish means the saxophone does not have a clear lacquer coating and is finished to present a vintage-style appearance. Over time, unlacquered brass may continue to develop natural surface patina from handling and use.\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":53376379486573,"sku":"ETS852-CRA2570211","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7101938.jpg?v=1779918397","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/eastman-ets852-52nd-street-professional-tenor-saxophone-sn-a2570211","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}