Eastman

The Eastman Music Company (which includes the Eastman Winds brand) was founded as Eastman Strings in 1992 by Qian Ni, an accomplished flutist and graduate of the Boston University School of Music. The company is known for its high-quality, handcrafted instruments.

Eastman has acquired several established instrument makers to bolster its offerings, including: Backun Clarinets, S.E. Shires Brass, Wm. S. Haynes Flutes, and Willson Band Instruments

Developed exclusively with acclaimed saxophonist Bob Mintzer, Eastman’s design team has pushed the 52nd Street family of saxophones to a new standard of precision, elegance, and sound. With Bob’s insight into professional playing preferences, Eastman was able to create the horn Bob dreamed of the 52nd Street ETS852 tenor saxophone.