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#8 in Saxophones

Eastman EAS640

Name: Eastman EAS640
Brand: Eastman
Rating: 7.9 (1 reviews)

Eastman

$2,799.00 – $3,199.00

Professional alto saxophone with a 52nd Street-inspired design, hand-hammered bell, and rolled tone holes for improved pad sealing. Offers a vintage-influenced tone character prized by jazz players seeking that classic sound.

7.9

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

7.8

User Sentiment

7.9

Value Score

8.0

Complaint Risk

9.1

Freshness

8.4

Community

8.8

Availability

8.9

Pros

Vintage tone character
Vintage tone character
Hand-hammered bell resonates freely
Hand-hammered bell resonates freely
Rolled tone holes seal better
Rolled tone holes seal better

Cons

Limited dealer network
Limited dealer network
Vintage lacquer finish shows wear patterns
Vintage lacquer finish shows wear patterns

Don't buy this if…

The unlacquered finish option develops a natural patina that changes the horn's appearance over time.
The unlacquered finish option develops a natural patina that changes the horn's appearance over time.