Building on the success of the tenor, development turned to the alto with a clear goal: translate the 52nd Street concept while honoring the alto’s distinct voice. 

Partnering with Alex Hahn, the team undertook extensive experimentation with resonance, tone hole configurations, and neck prototypes. 

 The EAS852 features both the standard “S” neck and the newly designed “H” neck, developed specifically for Hahn to deliver a seamless, optimized pairing with the instrument.

While grounded in the same design philosophy, the alto required its own refinements—resulting in an instrument that offers a compelling balance of power, immediacy, and tonal richness.