Eastman EBS652 Baritone Saxophone Overview

The Eastman EBS652 52nd Street Low A Baritone Saxophone is a professional Eb baritone saxophone prototype built on the 52nd Street platform, featuring an aged unlacquered brass finish, Low A and High F# keys, a large bell, and a mixed tone-hole design intended to pair a broad low register with added upper-register focus. This is a brand new prototype model, which features rolled-style tone holes on lower stack only; it has straight tone holes on upper stack.

Eastman EBS652 Baritone Saxophone Specifications

• Key: Eb
• Range: Low A to High F#
• Finish: Aged unlacquered brass
• Bell: Large bell
• Tone holes: Rolled-style tone holes on lower stack only; straight tone holes on upper stack
• Neck: "S" neck
• Engraving: Special 52nd St. engraving
• Case: Original wheeled case
• Accessories: Mouthpiece, cap, ligature

Condition & Setup

Brand new prototype saxophone. This instrument has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested in our shop to confirm key regulation, seal, and response across the range.

Who the EBS652 Baritone Saxophone Is For

The Eastman EBS652 is a professional Low A Eb baritone saxophone designed for serious players who need a modern baritone with a vintage-leaning feel and sound concept. The unlacquered brass finish and large bell support a broad, dense baritone voice, while the 52nd Street design emphasizes quick response and stable intonation for ensemble and section work.

This limited prototype version differs from the current production 52nd Street bari by using rolled tone holes on the lower stack only, with straight tone holes on the upper stack. In play-testing, this configuration maintains a weighty, textured low register while helping the upper register speak with added focus and precision, making it well-suited for professional jazz work, commercial horn sections, and concert band or symphonic settings where clarity and pitch center matter.

Common Questions About The Eastman EBS652

Is the Eastman EBS652 suitable for professional use?

Yes. The EBS652 is a professional-model 52nd Street baritone saxophone with Low A and High F# keys, designed for demanding performance settings such as jazz ensembles, commercial work, and concert or symphonic bands.

What is different about this EBS652 prototype compared to the current 52nd Street baritone?

This prototype uses rolled-style tone holes on the lower stack only and straight tone holes on the upper stack. The intent is to keep a broad, powerful low register while adding focus and precision in the upper register.

What comes with the Eastman EBS652?

It includes the original wheeled case and standard accessories: mouthpiece, cap, and ligature.

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