Detail 01
Unlacquered finish
It gives the instrument a vintage appearance.
Product detailSKU #1500000137332
Eastman52nd Street Eb Alto Saxophone
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Eastman’s 52nd Street is an Eb alto saxophone with an unlacquered finish for a vintage appearance. It is described as responsive from its low register through its high register, with a large sound and precise intonation. A larger bell and rolled-style tone holes are part of the instrument’s design. For a working saxophonist, the useful distinction is straightforward: this is a professional alto built around response across the instrument’s range, with specific bell and tone-hole details rather than a stripped-down student specification.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Professional alto saxophonists seeking an Eb instrument described as responsive from low to high registers.
- Players who want an unlacquered saxophone with a vintage appearance.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Larger bell and rolled-style tone holes
These are identified as contributing to the instrument’s sound qualities.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The instrument has an unlacquered finish.
- 02It is an Eb alto saxophone.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What key is the 52nd Street alto saxophone in?
It is an Eb alto saxophone.
02Is the saxophone lacquered?
No. It comes unlacquered for a vintage appearance.
