Eastman 52nd Street Eb Alto Saxophone Standard

A bold tone fused with responsive playability.

The 52nd Street Eb Alto Saxophone fuses a big, fat tone with precision intonation and playability. Developed for professionals, its rolled-style tone holes and larger bell produce a vintage sound comparable to iconic horns of the past. The “S” neck’s wider bore also enhances tonal openness and freedom of expression. Together with hand-hammered bell and blued steel springs, these features make the 52nd Street exceptionally responsive in all registers.

Rolled Tone Holes Deliver Lasting Tonal Integrity

The 52nd Street’s rolled tone holes not only contribute to its bold, spread tone, especially in lower ranges, but also provide longer pad life. Their increased surface area allows pads to seal more reliably, reducing expensive repairs. Fitted with treated leather pads and vintage-style metal resonators, the rolled tone holes help this sax articulate robust, bright notes with clarity and precision.

Larger Bell Focuses Projection and Enhances Tonal Openness

A hand-hammered, oversized bell gives the 52nd Street focused projection and an open tonality. Its prominent flare helps direct and amplify sound while boosting presence and punch. The hand-hammering also improves lower range focus, allowing full expression of rich bass tones. Together with the rolled tone holes, the larger bell produces a big, fat vintage tone comparable to iconic professional saxophones.

“S” Neck Provides Free-flowing Response

The 52nd Street’s “S” neck has a wider bore taper that enhances tonal openness and freedom of response. Its more open design allows fuller vibration of the reed, resulting in a free-blowing quality that encourages expressiveness across all ranges. The “S” neck’s combination of openness and precision intonation gives players full access to the 52nd Street’s tonal palette.

Ergonomic Keywork and Blued Steel Springs Enable Fast, Accurate Fingering

With an intuitive layout and blued steel springs, the 52nd Street’s keywork provides a crisp, fast response. The durable yet finely tensioned springs allow precise, accurate fingering even at demanding tempos. Adjustable palm keys and thumb rest also customize the keywork to players’ hands, further improving comfort and agility. Overall, the 52nd Street gives professionals a bold vintage tone and responsive playability for inspired live and studio performance.

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