Eastman’s 52nd Street family has a new voice.
The Eastman EAS852 Professional Eb Alto Saxophone brings the 52nd Street design story to alto, building on the character and response players have come to know from the ETS852 tenor. Designed for advanced students, college players, doublers, and working saxophonists, the EAS852 offers a professional alto experience with a sound and feel that invite serious comparison.
At the center of this launch is one of the EAS852’s most exciting features: two necks included. That gives players a built-in opportunity to explore response, color, flexibility, and fit right out of the case.
Two Necks. One New Alto Voice.
The new H neck was developed with acclaimed Eastman saxophone artist Alex Hahn to dial in key alto details and help shape the instrument’s voice. Paired with the included S neck, the EAS852 gives players two distinct options to compare on the same horn.
Same player. Same mouthpiece. Same phrase. Two necks.
That’s where this instrument gets especially interesting. The H vs. S neck comparison is not just a spec-sheet detail, it is something you can hear and feel. Whether you are looking for a different response, a specific tonal center, more projection, or a better fit for your playing style, the EAS852 gives you room to explore.
Professional Features Built for Serious Players
The EAS852 combines the expressive character of the 52nd Street family with a set of professional alto features, including:
- Professional Eb alto saxophone design
- DS mechanism
- Rolled-style tone holes
- Large bell
- Unlacquered finish
- 52nd Street engraving
- H and S necks included
- Contoured hardshell case and mouthpiece
The unlacquered finish and 52nd Street engraving give the EAS852 a look that feels right at home in the series, but the real story is how it plays.
Hear It. Compare It. Play It.
A professional saxophone decision is personal. Specs matter, but the best way to understand this horn is to play it.
That’s why Schmitt Music is inviting saxophonists to book a playtest appointment and experience the EAS852 firsthand. Bring your current alto, try the H and S necks side by side, and compare response, feel, projection, and tone in a private setting.
This is a great opportunity for:
- Advanced high school players preparing for the next level
- College saxophonists
- Doublers looking for a serious alto option
- Working players who want a fresh professional voice
- Educators interested in previewing the newest addition to the 52nd Street family
Ready to Try the EAS852?
The alto has entered 52nd Street and it is ready to be heard.
Book your EAS852 playtest today to compare the H and S necks, ask about trade-in options, and explore available financing.