You’re content is amazing I have no idea why you’re only getting 305 views!!!

Happy New Year esteemed members of the academy! I've got a ton of fun content planned for 2020, let me know any products you're interested in learning more about! As for the Eastman, anyone owned one?

this is actually my axe ... and I came from a 62-II. I love this horn, its versatile its pretty comfortable to play for me and I can more easily get the sound that I want compared to other horns. If you go to the Navy Saxophone Symposium and Eastman has a booth you'll get this horn on one hell of a deal. (Speaking from experience)

I recently bought an Eastman 52nd Street soprano and I love it! I'm very new to soprano, but found it easy to play and sounds beautiful. The stock case is very similarly set up to the one in this review, yet obviously smaller because... well... soprano.

I think I'd still go for the Yamaha, just for its obvious reputation for quality. But, it looks beautiful !!

I’ve had a 52nd St alto for a little over a year now, I play mostly tenor. I picked up a 52nd St tenor 3 years back and love how it plays. I sold my Mark Vi and bought a 52nd St Bari and Alto and a few mouthpieces. The alto has more back pressure as you noted and it plays nicely with my main mouthpiece. I’m fine with the finish, most of my horns have been vintage and ugly so the finish really isn’t a big deal for me. After getting this alto (my old king was ready for the junk pile) I’ve been playing it more in the groups I play with and have really come to enjoy it. Also, I bought mine new for under $2K, it did need some adjustments, overall I’m very happy with this sax.

I tried their tenors a few years ago and I agree they are some of the better new modern horns out there, if you are into a darker larger bore vintage feel. The funny thing is I did prefer their intermediate line over the 52. Without the rolled tone holes and the double braced keys the ETS series felt like a much lighter and livelier horn while keeping the same tonal quality. Overtones series on the necks were particularly good giving very easy altissimo response. On the low side, spring tensions out of the box were not the most uniform....

The Eastman 52nd Street is an ideal entry-level professional saxophone. It plays like a dream, with precise intonation and robust projection that gets an assist from the horn’s oversized bell and rolled tone holes. If you’re an advancing saxophone player looking to bounce up to your first pro-level horn, the Eastman 52nd Street is an incredible value that deserves serious consideration.

As an Italian, I died (in the good sense) at the “molto bene”

I own and play one. I love it. Got a great deal on it since the store owner was selling off his instruments. I enjoy it for doubling since I find it very responsive. Also blends well.

GREAT video! Love this review of the 52nd Street. You sound great on this instrument.

I have a 52nd street and it’s probably the best alto I’ve ever played in my opinion. It has a really PHAT sound when I play. For my mouthpiece setup I use a JodyJazz HR 5M hard rubber mouthpiece and Vandoren Java Red reeds. I love the unlaquered look to it. It gives a different look than standard gold saxes. It is a great horn and the case was decent. For me I didn’t really like it because how much the actual body of the horn moved. There was a ton of wiggle room for me and the Velcro thing didn’t really work so when I carried the case the thing always just knocked on my hand. I now have a Protec countered case and even though the 52nd street has a enlarged bell, it fits very snug in the normal protec case. It definitely has that lead alto sound to it when I play it. That being said I really recommend the horn to anyone wanting a really good horn for jazz and a decent classical horn.

Your sound reminds me of Paul Desmond, take is at a compliment!

I test-drove the tenor version (as played by Bob Mintzer) and was blown away by its immediate responsiveness. I have a Selmer Mk VI and was very tempted to swap (as BM has). The difference is that a new Taiwanese or Chinese sax will note remotely hold its value, whereas my vintage Selmer will appreciate. I then tried the Eastman alto, but wasn’t nearly as struck with it. Nothing specific, but it felt overly chunky to me. That said, no sax I’ve tried gives me that Paul Desmond (alto) or Stan Getz (tenor) sound that I love and YOU have. Funny that!

I bought this horn after trying someone’s and loving it. I sold my back up to get it. A Yamaha custom black lacquer. I never loved the sound of it and wanted to sell it. I play this Eastman more than my mark 6.

I would’ve enjoyed hearing a little excerpt from the 2nd movement of the Creston Sonata as part of your play test. :)

Please keep up the regular upload!! Love your content.

Wonderful review as always. I play a Yanagisawa TW01 tenor and at some point will get a nice alto. It’s nice to see good reviews on horns.

I have played one of these horns and I agree with everything you said

Very well informative and appreciate this Dr. Wally. You are really a fantastic teacher and thank you for these great videos. I owe you cups of good coffee at lease!

I love my Eastman the only problem I ran into is that my hands turn blue because of the raw brass. Besides that I love it

Great sound with a little sharpness in the upper stack-Parkeresque-resistance is usually not present in Asian horns but it really makes a difference

I’ve had inexpensive saxophones and expensive ones as well. Yamaha is one of my favorites. Although least expensive are just as good. Play well.

also he may have insinuated this but, it has BACKPACK STRAPS, which are dope, and comfy

Hello Doc! I adore your stylish content! I could say more, but you know what I mean.

I have a 52nd St Alto and love it I even prefer it to my Yamaha 875EX Alto (which is truly stunning to look at, a work of art in my book)though I also have a Yamaha 62 III Tenor which I also love. I don't know why but when playing the 52nd st it just makes me feel old school whereas my 62 III is simply faultless and without question manufactured to a higher standard than the 52nd st, both fit perfectly in my hands. No matter what mouthpiece I use with the 52nd st (I have 7 different makes) I still sound like me :)

Mine came via FedEx on Monday. I played for 4 hrs and I love it!

Always like the sounds I've heard from the 52nd Street...using which ever mouthpiece played by whomever...Priced somewhat competitively...with the only one possible factor that might stop someone from buying one...it's another Taiwanese made/assembled horn. If that doesn't matter to the buyer...then it's a good choice. Question is...how will it hold up after 5 years of "frequent" play? How will the parts hold up? How often would it need a tune-up? Good horn for a casual player. Who isn't into vintage horns or performing. And just wants a horn to "toot" for the fun alone or for small crowds (friends or family) at parties.

I think the 52nd Street is a very good alto. I heard a video demo of their new Baritone that I liked better than the 62 Baritone. With this alto, in as much as it is a good horn, my preference leans more towards a P Mauriat 76. Of the big bell altos, it sounds the best to me and carries edge, while keeping that center core feel to it while playing. I use to play a Yamaha 52. It did great with my Selmer C*, but with my Rousseau Studio Jazz 7 I was unable to get any resonance. It was like wanting an apple, and getting a grapefruit instead. I had many soldering issues with that alto. Mine was made in Japan, where the 62 is made. I loved the way the keys felt in my hand. At times I had wanted to upgrade to a 62, but had trouble reaching that price point, and liked the way the 62 played better. I am more and more disappointed with the 62 every time a new version is released. The original case was a case. I don't like these fabric zipper cases. With my fabric zipper case, a case that has never left the house, one day one of the zipper handles broke off, and I observed that it was made out of plastic, along with the hooks for the backpack straps, and I don't feel it provides nearly enough protection for an instrument. If I were to spend crazy money for a new alto, for that kind of money, I would want a good lacquer job on it. If I wanted un-lacquered and old looking, I would look for an old vintage horn without any lacquer. Back to the 62. When the 2nd version came out, they did away with the real mother of pearl key touches. The neck on that version was not enjoyable. Then I started noticing they changed the finish from what was a nice beautiful copper rose finish to a standard clear finish that was on my old 52. That was a turn off. Now they are giving you a cheaper cloth zipper case. To me, they don't feel as heavy as the original version, and the price is out of line. 40 years ago I got the 52 brand new for 627 dollars. At the time, they had the 62 for 950 dollars. I don't think the new horn prices for the intermediate and pro horns is far out of line, probably about 1,000 too much for the 62, Yani 01, etc. And to list a Yamaha or Selmer USA Taiwanese Horn for 2,500 is outrageous. I just wouldn't spend that kind of money to get less than I use to for a lot less money. If I went pro, I would look around for a used Yani in nice condition. Just my honesty. I can go to Sax.UK and save a lot of money on a horn, compared to US prices. This is why the cheap throw away disposable horns are selling so well. The prices are scaring a lot of us away. I have a Martin Indiana Alto that still has a great deal of it's original finish and a horn I bought from the Wal-Mart website for 169 dollars. I fixed the issues with the lower end not playing. It is 2 and a half years old and nothing has broken or fallen off it it yet. The case is terrible, but it never leaves the house. When the name brands start offering more reasonable and fair prices again, I will come back to the name brands.

You’ll have a Beautiful Tone on Bundy Beginner Sax.

Love Rolled tone holes

I’m very wondered for the sound of this horn. Would you mind to play the same thing with the same mouthpiece on Selmer Supreme, for comparing both of them....I’m trying to choose my new Alto and sincerely the few things I’ve heard played on Supreme didn’t impressed me as like as this 52nd....talking about the sound, maybe mechanically they are two different worlds. Thank you so much in advance and Happy Easter from Italy !

I gave much thought to the Eastman 52nd street, but ultimately went with the P. Mauriat System 76, based on a combination of both sound and vintage look/dark lacquer, which will protect it against the patina - just in case I ever decide to sell it.

I wonder what‘s about the Schagerl Saxophones! Expecially the ‚Pro‘ Series, the Model 66, that should be a Mark 6 Copy, or at least inspiered by it... they come in Versions with or without high f sharp..it costs about 2400€ in a standard Gold laquer finish and about 2900€ in Silver-plated, what would be my favorite finish! It is manufactured in Taiwan under the supervision of the Austrian Schagerl Specialists, so Quality should be quite high, because Schagerl has a Name in Austria, and a reputation for quality instruments! Do you know something about those horns? I am really courious! Is ist truely a professional horn? Then it would be cheaper!

Thank you for the review doctor. How about Ishimori saxophones, are they a good value for money.

Eastman is a big instrument company, they also own the Eastman guitar company whose instruments are made in Beijing (although the wind instruments are made in Taiwan), and a strings business. Quite possibly Andreas Eastman is a made-up name.

I've heard some good things about these instruments. I play a Yamaha, but I'm very curious!

Hi Dr. Have you tested the tenor sax?? By the way...your alto playing is gorgeous. My best regards.

Your explanation method is indeed wonderful. Am very much impressed with the way you have explained about creating a vibrato . I would like to learn from you. Do you take up ON LINE Classes ?

Speaking of un-lacquered horns: is there any kind of process done to prevent oxidation of the bare brass? I have two Mark VII's (alto and tenor) and the alto is much more red than it used to be.

I just bought a yahama 26 (my first sax), what you think about it ? is it a fine option for beginners ?

"$3500... right on the mark to the Yamaha 62" Öööhm, what? Is the YAS-62 that expensive in USA? Here in central Europe the YAS 62-04 costs about CHF 2200 (in a wind instrument online store, not Amazon or so), that equals about 2370 US$. That's about 30% difference to the prize of the Eastman. And it's getting even more extreme: If I'd order an Eastman Sax to ship to switzerland, ($3,5k is CHF 3250, plus shipping costs, VAT, insurance and other costs) I'd probably pay around CHF 3600 for that horn - and that is pretty much the prize of the cheapest version of the YAS-82 ....which I certainly would prefer, If I was a pro and looking for a pro horn. (But I'm not. I bravely practice my student's Sax day by day. And I love it.)

Ty, for your time and well done presentation! Question, i just brought a alto sax from a pawn shop and was trying to find it true value w/o success. I was hoping that just maybe someone out here could help me find where to look for my "Soul Instrument with the series # 4631?

Great review, pops, but I'm worried about your left index finger. Don't you know a doctor?

You sound great especially on the ballad. Think I’ll stick with my old 62 though.

Dear Dr. S.A. , why do the high tones on so many good horn players sound forced and to bright , almost sharp? Is it in the recording equipment ? Thanks

Which alto sax has the least resistance? I've only been playing again for 4 months. My new JeanPaul feels like pushing my truck up a hill.

What’s your opinion on the comparable P. Mauriat? I’m saving up for a good horn.

Unexpected Pokemon, big surprise! lol

1:20 So where do you get that kinda thing done at? Want to delaquer my bari as long as it doesn’t cost that much.

How about getting a yanagisawa pro model with that price

“Where you can keep your pokeeman cards”

Can you do a review of the Meyer 7m medium chamber for the tenor sax?

What mic are you using? I'm looking for one (nothing professional and pricy).

Hmm has anyone done a head to head comparison of the original run of the 52nd street and the revision? I hear they changed some stuff like key work and the bore possibly ... I'm just curious if there is a noticeable difference and if so did they get better or, well, not so much?

What ligature?

if I had bought a 57 Chevy.. Id prefer it wasn't a 56 (just being pedantic Dr W) ..

Who is this Andreas Eastman? A nom de plume of sorts. From the manufacturer website's Home > Our > Vision page: "Qian Ni, an accomplished flutist from Beijing, founded Eastman Strings in 1992 after graduating from the Boston University School of Music." www.eastmanwinds.com

Zips are for dodgy Chinese horn cases. I want buckles!

What mouthpiece?)

Never Maine $$$$

The engraving looks like a childs scribble