New York’s 52nd Street — the birthplace of bebop, where Charlie Parker and his cohorts changed the face of jazz — is the inspiration behind the Eastman EBS652 52nd Street baritone saxophone. This horn’s stunning vintage visuals — unlacquered with an aged patina finish — provide a clue to the sound that awaits you: a decidedly vintage tone that’s big, rich, fat, and luxurious. But make no mistake: the EBS652 is a modern, state-of-the-art professional baritone sax. 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. It includes Eastman’s superb “S” neck with a larger bore taper for a more open, free-blowing sound. Playability is excellent, with highly responsive, precision keywork. Whether you’re a pro looking to double on baritone or a bari player seeking a superb pro-level horn, the Eastman EBS652 52nd Street is an incredible value that deserves your serious consideration.