Brand New Eastman 52nd Street ETS852 Professional Tenor Saxophone - Unlacquered
For sale is a Brand New Eastman 52nd Street ETS852 Professional Tenor Saxophone. If the original 52nd Street model put Eastman on the map, the new ETS852 is the horn that proves they are here to dominate the professional market. This is the next evolution of their flagship tenor, retaining the massive, smoky, vintage core that players fell in love with, but introducing completely refined acoustics, upgraded ergonomics, and pinpoint intonation. It is the perfect marriage of a 1940s jazz club sound and 21st-century mechanical perfection.
Who Is This Horn For?
This is the ultimate instrument for the discerning professional, serious collegiate player, or vintage tone enthusiast. If you loved the sound of the previous 652 but wanted a horn that felt a bit more locked-in and mechanically sophisticated under the fingers, the 852 is your answer. It is built for the player who needs the spread, fat, and complex core of an old American horn, but demands the reliability, speed, and precision required for modern, high-level performance.
The "ETS852 52nd Street" Advantage
- Refined Acoustic Design: The 852 series features a re-engineered neck and bore profile. This gives the horn a slightly more focused and controllable center than its predecessor, while still allowing you to push massive amounts of air for that signature wide-open, "husky" sound.
- Next-Level Mechanics: The keywork on the 852 has been meticulously upgraded for a tighter, faster, and more fluid feel. The action is incredibly crisp, allowing for effortless technical facility through the most demanding passages.
- Unlacquered Finish: Straight out of the box, this horn features an unlacquered, aged brass finish. The absence of heavy lacquer allows the brass to vibrate freely, providing maximum resonance and a uniquely personalized patina that will develop over time.+1
- Rolled Tone Holes: Like its predecessor, the 852 features fully rolled tone holes. This provides a broader seating area for the pads, contributing to the horn's characteristically fat bottom end and free-blowing response.
Condition Report
- Finish: Brand New / Unlacquered. Factory fresh. As an unlacquered instrument, it features a beautifully aged, matte brass appearance right out of the box and is ready to develop its own unique patina based on your playing habits.
- Body: Brand New. Perfect factory condition with stunning hand engraving on the bell and bow.
- Mechanics: Pristine. Even though this is a brand-new instrument straight from Eastman, our in-house technicians have fully inspected and play-tested it to ensure the pads are sealing perfectly and the regulation is gig-ready.
Specifications
- Brand: Eastman
- Model: 52nd Street ETS852
- Key: Bb Tenor
- Tone Holes: Rolled Tone Holes
- Finish: Unlacquered (Aged Brass)
- Condition: Brand New
- Included: Original Eastman Premium Hard Case, Mouthpiece, Ligature, Cap, and all factory accessories.
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and fine-tuned before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: .
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