{"product_id":"eastman-ets852-52nd-street-tenor-saxophone-in-unlacquered-brass-sn-a2470022","title":"Eastman ETS852 '52nd Street' Tenor Saxophone in Unlacquered Brass","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 built around a vintage-influenced design concept, combining Eastman's DS mechanism with a large bell, rolled-style tone holes, and distinctive 52nd Street engraving. This instrument has the model's aged unlacquered brass presentation and includes a fitted Eastman case and a useful selection of playing and care accessories.\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\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\u003eBell and tone holes: Large bell with rolled-style tone holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Eastman fitted soft case with shoulder strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece, cap, ligature, cork grease, polishing cloth, and neck strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: A2470022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. Its aged unlacquered surface displays extensive mottled patina and color variation, together with light scratches, scuffs, rub marks, and small surface blemishes on the body, bell, bow, neck, and keywork. The included Eastman case is structurally intact and retains its handles, zippers, exterior pockets, and interior padding.\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, advanced students, and serious ensemble musicians seeking a broad, resonant tenor concept with flexible color and projection. Its vintage-influenced 52nd Street design is particularly well suited to jazz, commercial work, contemporary ensemble playing, and players who prefer an unlacquered instrument that develops an individual patina 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\u003eThe ETS852 adds Eastman's DS mechanism to the 52nd Street platform. Both models use the series' aged unlacquered brass finish, large bell, rolled-style tone holes, and special engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should a player expect from the aged unlacquered brass finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlacquered brass changes visually through handling and exposure, developing additional patina and variation over time. These changes are part of the finish's character and do not indicate a uniform lacquer coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are rolled-style tone holes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRolled-style tone holes have a rounded contact surface at the tone-hole rim. They are a defining construction feature of the Eastman 52nd Street series and contribute to its vintage-influenced design approach.\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;\" 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":"Trade-In Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67751273955693,"sku":"ETS-A2470022","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Eastman-ETS852-52nd-Street-Tenor-Saxophone-in-Unlacquered-Brass.jpg?v=1792588441","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/eastman-ets852-52nd-street-tenor-saxophone-in-unlacquered-brass-sn-a2470022","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}