*Eastman Tenor Sax ETS852 Professional Model

The 52nd Street saxophone is a professional instrument and comes unlacquered 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 specifically-placed 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. This model includes both an "S" and "M" neck, developed with Bob Mintzer, and features our DS mechanism to provide players with versatility and unmatched playability.

• 52nd St. Bb Tenor Saxophone 
• DS Mechanism
• High F# Key, Aged Unlacquered Brass Finish
• Large Bell, Rolled-Style Tone Holes, Special 52nd St. Engraving 
• "M" and "S" Necks
• Deluxe Case With Storage Pockets and Backpack Straps

About the DS Mechanism: 

Flute-Inspired Engineering: Eastman—parent company of the specialist flute maker W.M. Haynes Co.—enlisted head key designer and body maker David Schipanui (sometimes spelled Chipani) to adapt flute innovations to professional saxophones.

Altered Pivot Points: Traditional saxophone key stacks have contact points directly under the regulation bar. The DS Mechanism shifts the contact point to the opposite side of the bar using solid square feet and identical opposing tabs, which substantially reduces finger friction and resistance. 

Stability and Adjustment: Instead of relying heavily on thick compressed felts or corks for regulation, it utilizes wider/thicker paddles with very thin silencing materials, keeping adjustments firm and stable.