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Eastman’s Rue Saint-Georges: An Homage to Classic French Design





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The Eastman EAS650 Rue Saint-Georges alto saxophone is named after the Paris street where saxophone inventor Adolphe Sax set up a factory to build his namesake instruments. Honoring the tradition of classic French horns, the EAS650 delivers the refined, focused, and centered sound associated with these iconic instruments. The Rue Saint-Georges models are available with or without Eastman’s revolutionary DS mechanism; the EAS650 features standard keywork for players who prefer a more traditional feel. This outstanding horn offers excellent playability, crisp intonation, and a rich, powerful tone that reflects every expressive nuance of your playing. It’s equally at home in jazz, classical, and pop settings, and it will elevate your technique and unlock new worlds of musical expression. If you’re an altoist in the market for a superb professional saxophone that’s also an amazing value, the Eastman EAS650 Rue Saint-Georges alto should be high on your list.





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High performance, solid value





Eastman’s Rue Saint-Georges EAS650 alto has everything you would expect of a professional saxophone. With its smoothly ergonomic keywork and responsive action powered by blued steel springs ? the professional standard for durable, perfectly tensioned keywork ? the EAS650 is a true player’s horn. It’s also equipped with premium Italian Pisoni Pro leather pads (another pro industry standard) that provide a leak-free, airtight fit. For enhanced resonance, the pads are fitted with nylon resonators that help produce a big, bright, and assertive sound that brings your notes to life. From the luxurious lacquer finish and gorgeous hand engraving to the rarefied mother-of-pearl key touches, elegant aesthetic accents abound on this splendid horn. Put it all together, and you have an irresistible package at an incredible price.





Includes Eastman’s excellent “R” neck





The EAS650 Rue Saint-Georges comes with Eastman’s “R” alto neck. With its narrower bore taper, this excellent neck offers increased focus and a more compact landing zone for intonation ? which helps make the EAS650 an easy-to-play instrument with the versatility to handle any music genre. Saxophonists who play both jazz and classical, for instance, can choose an appropriate mouthpiece and reed to customize their horn for the music at hand. However you set it up, the Eastman EAS650 Rue Saint-Georges alto is a thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted professional saxophone that sounds great, is comfortable to play, and continuously evolves along with you on your musical journey.





Eastman saxophones: the best of vintage and modern





There’s a reason some of the most coveted saxophones today are vintage models. Pricey and hard to come by, these horns are revered for their huge sound and the prestige of playing one. But technology and materials science has come a long way in the last half century, enabling uncompromising precision that was unimaginable back in the day. Established in 1992, Eastman makes saxophones that give you the best of vintage and modern instruments by blending traditional old-world artisanal craftsmanship with cutting-edge computer-assisted design and manufacturing methods. The company’s fastidious attention to detail is manifested in the meticulous keywork, precise intonation, and classic sound of their acclaimed saxophones, which are embraced by leading artists and educators alike. Eastman offers a full line of innovative woodwind and brass instruments that deliver exceptional value at every level, from student to professional. Sweetwater is delighted to bring you this exciting collection.





Eastman EAS650 EAS650 Rue Saint-Georges Features:


"R" alto neck


High F# key


Blued steel springs


Pisoni Pro pads with nylon resonators


Adjustable thumb rest


French bead wire


Elegant hand engraving


Deluxe case