Eastman EAS451 Performance Alto Saxophone Overview

The Eastman EAS451 Performance Alto Saxophone is an Eb alto saxophone built on the same scale design approach used in Eastman’s professional instruments, making it a strong fit for advancing students who want a more refined, stable platform than an entry-level horn. This listing is an open-box instrument that has been used only for demonstration with very little playing time, and it includes a complete, performance-ready accessory package and a deluxe case.

Eastman EAS451 Performance Alto Saxophone Specifications

• Instrument: Eb alto saxophone
• Model: EAS451 (Performance series)
• Key: Eb
• Keywork: High F# key
• Finish: Gold lacquer body and keys
• Adjustment features: Left-hand and right-hand section adjustment screws
• Ergonomics: Adjustable thumbrest
• Case: Deluxe case with storage pockets and backpack straps
• Accessories: Eastman Protégé mouthpiece, Rovner Light ligature and cap, Légère Signature reed
• Serial number: A2404420

Condition & Setup

Condition: Open box. This instrument has been used as a demo instrument and has had very little playing time. It has been professionally adjusted in our shop, set up to proper playing specs, and play-tested to confirm key regulation, sealing, and response.

Who the EAS451 Performance Alto Saxophone Is For

The Eastman EAS451 Performance Alto Saxophone is an intermediate Eb alto saxophone designed for advancing student players who need consistent intonation, reliable keywork regulation, and comfortable ergonomics for daily practice and ensemble playing. Its pro-scale design approach helps support stable pitch and familiar feel as players transition toward higher-level repertoire and more demanding band, jazz, and solo settings.

What distinguishes the EAS451 in the intermediate category is its practical serviceability and fit features, including left- and right-hand section adjustment screws and an adjustable thumbrest, along with a complete included setup: Eastman Protégé mouthpiece, a Rovner Light ligature and cap, and a Légère Signature reed. For students moving beyond an entry-level saxophone, it provides a clear step up in control and consistency without requiring a full professional-model investment.

Common Questions About The Eastman EAS451

Is the Eastman EAS451 a student or professional alto saxophone?

The EAS451 is an intermediate (advancing-student) alto saxophone. It is built using the same scale concept as Eastman’s professional instruments, but it is intended as a step-up model rather than a top-tier professional horn.

What comes included with this Eastman EAS451?

This instrument includes an Eastman Protégé mouthpiece, a Rovner Light ligature and cap, a Légère Signature reed, and a deluxe case with storage pockets and backpack straps.

What does “open box” mean for this saxophone?

Open box means it has been used only as a demo instrument with very little playing time. It has been professionally adjusted in our shop and play-tested to verify proper function.

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