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Saxophonist Alex Hahn; Introducing the New Eastman EAS 852 Alto Saxophone, Ep. 276
What does it take to create a saxophone that delivers exceptional tone while still feeling natural and comfortable to play?
In this episode of the Everything Saxophone Podcast, Donna Schwartz sits down with Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, composer, and educator Alex Hahn.
Here, Alex shares his experience collaborating with Eastman on the development of the EAS 852 52nd Street Alto Saxophone.
In this episode:
00:00 Origins of the EAS 852 alto sax
02:11 The process of testing out the new prototypes
04:19 The importance of the saxophone neck
12:31 His process in setting his equipment right…
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