An Ideal Bari for Doublers and Advancing Students
A well-crafted intermediate horn with a ready, free-blowing response and even tonal quality across all registers, the Eastman EBS453 baritone saxophone is an ideal, affordable instrument for students looking to upgrade from their student horns and for doublers of any skill level. From its easy playability and crisp intonation to its full, rich, and punchy sound, there’s a lot to love about this finely crafted instrument. Quick and responsive, the EBS453 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 a bari player in the market for a superb intermediate saxophone that’s also an amazing value, the Eastman EBS453 baritone should be high on your list.
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Responsive and easy to play
The EBS453’s bore taper and bell are precisely shaped to enhance projection, inspiring confidence from your first notes. It is responsive and easy to blow while supporting the continuing development of proper airflow control and embouchure. As baritone saxophones can be unwieldy in the hands of all but the most experienced players, Eastman has paid particular attention to the keywork ergonomics to ensure fluid ease of movement across the instrument’s full range. Its ergonomic key layout and smooth action are perfect for players with smaller hands while supporting advancement as they further refine their fingering technique. These features and more make the Eastman EBS453 baritone saxophone the perfect intermediate horn for advancing players and an ideal choice for doublers.
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 EBS453 Baritone Saxophone Features:
- High F#, low A keys
- Left- and right-hand section adjustment screws
- Adjustable thumb rest
- Comes with Eastman Protégé mouthpiece, Rovner Light ligature and cap, and Légère Signature reed
- Double-brace on low C, B, Bb, and A keys
- Deluxe hardshell case with wheels
