The Eastman EAS852 52nd Street Alto Saxophone represents the next evolution in Eastman’s professional saxophone lineup. Its development began with the ETS852 Tenor — created alongside world-renowned saxophonist Bob Mintzer — which set new benchmarks for body construction, tone hole configuration and neck design. Applying that design philosophy to the inherently distinct voice of the alto, the EAS852 emerges as an instrument uniquely its own: responsive, nuanced and built for the demands of the working professional alto player. For Alex Hahn, whose deep familiarity with the existing EAS652 52nd Street Alto made him an ideal development partner, the goal was clear: Unlock the full potential of the alto while honoring the philosophy that defines the 52nd Street line. The result is an instrument that delivers immediacy, power and remarkable tonal richness from the first note. Rolled-style tone holes enhance resonance and expand tonal color, while the aged unlacquered brass finish contributes to the instrument’s warmth and distinctive aesthetic. A large bell further amplifies projection, while the braised bell construction unlocks greater resonance, depth, and complexity across the instrument’s full range. Central to the EAS852’s playing experience is the patented DS Mechanism, engineered to deliver fluid key response, exceptional mechanical stability and reliable long-term performance.
Guild Guitars has debuted the S-300 Deluxe Neptune Blue Metallic and S-300 Deluxe Vintage Sterling Metallic solidbody electric guitars — revisiting the cult classic S-300 guitar introduced in 1977. The S-300 Deluxe Neptune Blue Metallic and S-300 Deluxe Vintage Sterling Metallic guitars feature comfortable contoured mahogany bodies and Soft U mahogany set necks, ivory-bound rosewood fingerboards, large vintage-style headstocks with Guild peak logo and Chesterfield inlays, stylish five-ply black pickguards and classy top hat knobs. Hardware includes Ultimate Angle Tune-o-matic-style bridges, vintage-style Guild Compensated tailpieces and Grover G2 open-gear tuners. A pair of HB-2+ humbucking pickups with Alnico V magnets, combined with dual Volume and Tone controls and a phase switch, deliver a wide variety of tones ranging from old-school warmth and punch to cutting-edge crunch and clarity.
