Eastman EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges Professional Alto Saxophone (Competition Demo / Open Box Model)
We are incredibly excited to offer one of the most innovative new saxophones on the market today: the Eastman Rue Saint-Georges EAS850 Alto Saxophone. This specific instrument is an official factory demo model from the recent Houston Underground Saxophone Competition.
Please note: This is a pristine display model. It was unboxed strictly for manufacturer display and exclusive play-testing by elite artists during the event. It has not been owned or gigged, and is functionally a brand-new instrument. It is now available to the public at a deeply discounted open-box price.
Designed to capture the focused, centered, and refined tone of vintage French saxophones, the Rue Saint-Georges is a masterclass in modern engineering. It stands in beautiful contrast to Eastman's broader "52nd Street" models, offering a silkier, incredibly articulate sound that is equally at home in a classical wind ensemble, a jazz club, or a pop horn section.
Key Features
- The DS Mechanism: This is the heart of the EAS850. Redesigned from the ground up by a master flute builder, the DS mechanism alters the traditional pivot points of the main key stacks. The result is a revolutionary key action that is astonishingly light, fast, and fluid, completely changing the way the instrument feels under the fingers.
- Two Necks Included: To provide maximum flexibility, this outfit includes both the "R" and "S" necks. The "S" neck offers a wider taper for a free-blowing, open sound ideal for jazz, while the "R" neck provides a slightly narrower taper for the laser-focused control preferred in classical settings.
- Redesigned Ergonomics: Every touchpiece has been re-evaluated. The palm keys, side keys, and table keys feature beautifully sculpted, three-dimensional profiles that naturally cradle your fingers.
- Premium Finishes: Featuring a luxurious gold lacquer body paired with heavy silver-plated key touches. The silver plating ensures superior grip during fast technical passages, even under hot stage lights.
Condition & Shop Inspection
- Cosmetics: Competition Demo / Open Box. This horn was unboxed solely for artist play-testing at a major educational event. The gold lacquer and silver-plated keys are absolutely stunning and fully intact, showing only the most microscopic, virtually imperceptible signs of being handled.
- Mechanics: Flawless. Even pristine event demos undergo our rigorous quality control. Our in-house repair team has thoroughly benched and regulated this saxophone to ensure every Pisoni Pro leather pad seals perfectly and the innovative DS action is stage-ready.
- Accessories: Includes a premium padded rectangular backpack-style case, two necks ("R" and "S"), mouthpiece, ligature, cap, and factory accessories.
Specifications
- Brand: Eastman
- Model: EAS850 (Rue Saint-Georges)
- Key: Eb
- Body Material: Brass
- Finish: Gold Lacquer with Silver-Plated Keys
- Pads: Premium Italian Pisoni Pro with Machined Brass Resonators
- Provenance: Houston Underground Saxophone Competition Demo Model
- Condition: Demo / Open Box
The Fleming Music Commitment
When you purchase a professional instrument from Fleming Musical Instruments & Repair, you aren't just buying a horn—you are gaining a dedicated support team. Every instrument is meticulously inspected and regulated by our on-site master technicians before it ever leaves our hands. We back our inventory with a 14-day return window and a full 1-year warranty, so you can invest in your sound with absolute confidence.
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