BACKUN ALPHA A CLARINET
Backun has launched the Alpha A Clarinet, bringing profes- sional-grade quality to students, emerging professionals and anyone who wants an A clarinet without the price tag that usually comes with one. Built with a proprietary synthetic body, barrel and bell, drop-forged and hardened keywork in nickel or silver plating, and an optional removable left-hand Eb key, the Backun Alpha A Clarinet is a serious instru- ment available at an accessible price. {backunmusical.com}
EASTMAN WINDS
GIFTS, DISPLAYS & ACCESSORIES EAS852 52ND STREET ALTO SAXOPHONE
BAGS & CASES saxophonist Alex Hahn, the instrument builds upon the innovations introduced on East- man’s flagship ETS852 52nd The Eastman EAS852 52nd Street Alto Saxophone represents the next evolution in the company’s professional saxophone lineup. Developed in collaboration with Street Tenor Saxophone. Every element has been refined, from body resonance and tone hole configuration to the devel- opment of multiple neck designs. Paired with the patented DS Mechanism, it offers fluid response, mechanical stability and expressive control. {eastmanwinds.com}
D’ADDARIO SMALL INSTRUMENT HUMIDIPAK KIT
D’Addario expanded its Humidipak lineup with the launch of the Small Instrument Humidipak Kit, engineered to bring maintenance-free two-way humidity control to violin and viola cases. Utilizing proprietary humidity regulation technology, D’Addario’s Small Instrument Humidipak automatically maintains a safe range of 45–50% rela- tive humidity, protecting small orchestral string instru- ments against cracks, warping, open seams and other damage caused by unsafe humidity levels inside their cases. The kit also works for maintaining safe humidity levels inside ukulele and mandolin cases. {daddario.com}
JUPITER 1160 PERFORMANCE SERIES
Jupiter has introduced the 1160 Performance Series, a line of instruments built for advanced play- ers. Designed with responsive airflow and refined craftsmanship, the 1160 Series delivers tonal warmth, easy response and consistent performance across a wide range of playing situations. The series includes the JTR1160R Bb trumpet and the JTB1160F Bb/F tenor trom- bone. The trumpet pairs a .460-inch medium-large bore with a 4.8-inch rose brass bell, plus ResoRings on the first and second valve slides and one-piece brace con- struction to reduce fatigue and improve upper-register access. {jupitermusic.us}
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