EASTMAN Professional Saxophone | EAS850 Rue Saint-Georges Alto

Ground Breaking New Design from Eastman

With the introduction of the Rue Saint-Georges tenor and alto range, Eastman has brought another series on board that contrasts somewhat with the American style 52nd St series. Providing a more focused and refined sound, the French style Rue Saint-Georges has brought other features on board that are helping to revolutionise saxophone design. The ‘DS’ mechanism is named after prolific flute company WMS Haynes’ head body designer David Schipani. Eastman is the head company of WMS Haynes and have combined forces to create some exceptional new designs on the 850 range.

The overarching innovation with this series is that the left and right hand key action has been redesigned to feel much more smooth and fluid.

Other great features include:

Two necks: The 850 series introduces two different necks, ‘R’ and the ‘S’. Both designed with a different sound in mind, the ‘S’ is designed to be more open, allowing more flexibility and brilliance and is reminiscent of necks from the 30s and 40s. The ‘R’ is designed to have more stability and even more accurate intonation and is reminiscent of necks from the 50s and 60s.

Redesigned octave key mechanism: A much more ergonomic and comfortable thumb rest which has strayed away from the traditional circular shape and is now a crescent shape, which is complimented by a sculpted octave key design.

Rounded tone hole cups: Very much reminiscent of a vintage horn.

Redesigned palm keys: Designed to fit much more comfortably in a palm, these keys have been bevelled and shaped.

Side F♯ and top F♯ redesigned: Designed to much more comfortably fit into a hand shape.

Deluxe hand engraving: This range has some super elegant engraving, really making it stand out.

The amount of thought that has gone into each aspect of design in this saxophone is truly mind blowing. Each aspect has been deliberated over to help the player find the overall sound they’re looking for.

• Rue Saint Georges, DS Model Eb Alto Saxophone

• High F♯ key, cellulose lacquer finish

• Adjustable thumbrest

• Soldered bead wire

• Deluxe engraving

• Deluxe case

About Eastman

Eastman Music was founded in 1992 by Qian Ni, an accomplished flutist from Beijing after graduating from the Boston University School of Music. He never imagined that over the course of 25 years, the company would grow from a small business operated out of the back of his car into a global maker of musical instruments. Eastman products are handmade products made to the highest quality and offer great value for money.

Their traditional approach in their workshops ensures players receive an instrument of the highest quality regardless of level. Employing the same methods used in workshops over 100 years ago, each instrument resonates with a voice only achieved by these techniques. From the first student instrument to the professional heirloom, Eastman Music Company is committed to crafting the finest instruments for musicians throughout the world.

These time-honoured yet humble beginnings keep us grounded as the Eastman family grows into our third decade of service, supplying the world with the finest instruments. We will continue to provide the responsive service and outstanding products that have helped us emerge as a leader in the world of modern instruments.