{"product_id":"eastman-eas850-alto-saxophone","title":"Eastman EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges Professional Alto Saxophone (Competition Demo \/ Open Box Model)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastman EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges Professional Alto Saxophone (Competition Demo \/ Open Box Model)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cms-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe DS Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Necks Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedesigned Ergonomics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Shop Inspection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cms-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetition Demo \/ Open Box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlawless.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes a premium padded rectangular backpack-style case, two necks (\"R\" and \"S\"), mouthpiece, ligature, cap, and factory accessories. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cms-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eastman\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e EAS850 (Rue Saint-Georges)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Eb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold Lacquer with Silver-Plated Keys\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePads:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium Italian Pisoni Pro with Machined Brass Resonators \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Houston Underground Saxophone Competition Demo Model\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli value=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Demo \/ Open Box\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fleming Music Commitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you purchase a professional instrument from Fleming Musical Instruments \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave questions about financing, need to discuss a potential trade-in, or want to hear how this horn sounds? Reach out to our team directly: https:\/\/flemingrepair.com\/pages\/contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal to Houston? We always encourage you to visit the shop and put air through the horn yourself! Keep up with our latest arrivals, repair videos, and local events on our social channels: https:\/\/linktr.ee\/Fleming_Music. 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