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Eastman has come to the market represented by this model as a great ambassador, the tenor saxophone model 52 street, the choice of Bob Mintzer himself as a working tool!
The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes un-lacquered for a truly vintage appearance. It is an exceptionally responsive horn in all registers and produces a big, fat sound with precise intonation.
A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes contribute to the sound qualities of this instrument that many compare to some of the great vintage horns of the past.
Keyboard ergonomics have also been an important consideration in the manufacture of this saxophone, including adjusting screws on the left hand palm keys (C1, C2 and C4).
Features:
• High F# key
• Upper and lower stack adjustment screws
• Hand-engraved neck and bell
• Metal resonators
• Adjustable metal thumb hook
• Italian leather pads
• Blued steel springs
• Aged un-lacquered brass
• Hand-hammered bell
• Large bell
• 52nd Street scene engraving
• Rolled-style tone holes
• CTSX600 case Included
Eastman was founded by Qian Ni, an accomplished flutist from Beijing in 1992 after graduating from the Boston University School of Music. He never imagined that over the course of 25 years, the company would grow from a small business into a global maker of musical instruments.
These time-honored yet humble beginnings keep them grounded as the Eastman family grows into their third decade of service, supplying the world with the finest instruments. They will continue to provide the responsive service and outstanding products that have helped them emerge as a leader in the world of modern instruments.
One of the preeminent music instrument manufacturers in the world, Eastman boasts divisions dedicated solely to orchestral and fretted instruments, employing the same methods used in workshops over 100 years ago, each instrument resonates with a voice only achieved by these techniques. From the first student instrument to the professional heirloom, Eastman Music Company is committed to crafting the finest instruments for musicians throughout the world.
Bob Mintzer, main Eastman saxophone player, is a 20 year member of the Grammy award winning Yellowjackets who also leads a Grammy winning Big Band, travels with his own Quartet, and plays with numerous bands globally.
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Eastman was founded by Qian Ni, an accomplished flutist from Beijing in 1992 after graduating from the Boston University School of Music. He never imagined that over the course of 25 years, the company would grow from a small business into a global maker of musical instruments.
These time-honored yet humble beginnings keep them grounded as the Eastman family grows into their third decade of service, supplying the world with the finest instruments. They will continue to provide the responsive service and outstanding products that have helped them emerge as a leader in the world of modern instruments.
One of the preeminent music instrument manufacturers in the world, Eastman boasts divisions dedicated solely to orchestral and fretted instruments, employing the same methods used in workshops over 100 years ago, each instrument resonates with a voice only achieved by these techniques. From the first student instrument to the professional heirloom, Eastman Music Company is committed to crafting the finest instruments for musicians throughout the world.
Bob Mintzer, main Eastman saxophone player, is a 20 year member of the Grammy award winning Yellowjackets who also leads a Grammy winning Big Band, travels with his own Quartet, and plays with numerous bands globally.
