{"product_id":"eastman-ets852-52nd-street-professional-tenor-saxophone-sn-a2570424","title":"Eastman ETS852 '52nd Street' Professional Tenor Saxophone","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman ETS852 52nd Street Tenor Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman ETS852 52nd Street is a professional Bb tenor saxophone developed for players who value a vintage-informed design within Eastman's professional saxophone line. The ETS852 expands the 52nd Street concept with the DS mechanism and a two-neck configuration, providing useful setup flexibility for jazz, commercial, and ensemble playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman ETS852 52nd Street Tenor Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\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 Range Key: High F#\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: Large bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone Holes: Rolled-style tone holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNecks: M and S necks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Eastman fitted case with storage pockets, backpack straps, and shoulder strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece, ligature, cap, neck strap, cork grease, swab, polishing cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: A2570424\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 instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. It is in very good cosmetic condition, with fine superficial handling marks within the aged finish and light insertion scratches on the neck tenons. The deliberately mottled surface is characteristic of the model's aged unlacquered brass treatment, with additional color variation visible around portions of the lower body and bow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the ETS852 52nd Street Tenor Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ETS852 is intended for professional players, advancing conservatory-level saxophonists, teachers, and serious performers seeking a large-bell tenor with a broad tonal concept. Its M and S necks allow the player to compare response and tonal feel within the same instrument, while the DS mechanism distinguishes it from the more streamlined ETS652. It is particularly well suited to jazz, commercial work, contemporary ensembles, and players who prefer an unlacquered saxophone that develops a personal surface character through use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Eastman ETS852\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the ETS852 differ from the ETS652?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth models belong to Eastman's professional 52nd Street series and share an aged unlacquered brass finish, large bell, rolled-style tone holes, and high F# key. The ETS852 adds Eastman's DS mechanism and includes both M and S necks, while the ETS652 uses a single M neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the ETS852 include two necks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M and S necks give experienced players two setup options for comparing response, resistance, articulation, and tonal profile. Mouthpiece choice and embouchure will also influence which neck feels most natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the aged unlacquered brass finish change over time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered brass remains exposed to handling and the environment, so its color and patina continue to evolve. This creates an individual surface character and does not require the maintenance approach used to preserve a clear lacquer finish.\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":53858462007661,"sku":"ETS852-CRA2570424","price":3909.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7135589.jpg?v=1788375357","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/eastman-ets852-52nd-street-professional-tenor-saxophone-sn-a2570424","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}