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 new "M" neck, developed with Bob Mintzer, and features our DS mechanism to provide players with versatility and unmatched playability.

Developed exclusively with acclaimed saxophonist Bob Mintzer, Eastman’s design team has pushed the 52nd Street family of saxophones to a new standard of precision, elegance, and sound. With Bob’s insight into professional playing preferences, Eastman was able to create the horn Bob dreamed of: the 52nd Street ETS852 tenor saxophone.

The ETS852 tenor includes defining features of the 52nd Street saxophone. Rolled-style tone holes, a larger bell, and an unlacquered finish contribute heavily to the classic American saxophone sound concept. A big, fat sound with indisputable core fills any venue in which it’s played. These design elements are expertly paired with the patented DS Mechanism, the keywork design that provides players with unrivaled stability and elegance.  Plus, the ETS852 introduces the all new “M” neck, designed for Bob Mintzer. This broad neck opens the horn and leaves you feeling that the instrument isn’t even there – it’s just you, and your expression of music.