Woodwind Instruments

Features: 18% Nickel Silver Keys with Nickel plating Full German system with additional High D Key Ring key for wing joint third finger hole Rollers on F, Ab, Eb and Db Metal tubes extending into the bore in the finger holes of the wing joint to prevent water from entering the tone holes All posts set in epoxy and spring posts are locked with screws Body: Polypropylene, hand finished Body lock Accessories: Fine plush-li...

Introduced in 1971, the Renard Model 222 bassoon's long bore design can be identified by its very warm "round" tone, with even balance and excellent intonation throughout the entire range. The reasonable price and durable wooden body make this instrument a popular choice for new bassoonists and school music programs looking to add a wooden bodied instrument to their bassoon section.Body Maple, selected for maximum durability and natural...

Body - High quality plastic resin, hand reamed and finished by Fox craftsmen. Sliver plated posts and bands. Mechanism - 18% nickel silver keys with heavy silver plating. Simplified plateau system with low Bb key and resonance keys. Cork pads on C#, Eb and above. Teflon tipped adjusting screws. Tuning - Individually hand tuned to A440 pitch at 72°F, with maximum resonance projection. Accessories - Sturdy plush-lined case, reed and reed case, ...

Introduced in 1968, the short bore model of instruments features a tone quality that is more "open" than the long bore. It is voiced to permit the performer to open up and "sing" in solo register, and its tone quality lends itself to solo performance. It was designed and developed under the supervision of Alan Fox in conjunction with prominent bassoonists in major symphony orchestras. Like all Fox bassoons, it features freedom...

Introduced in 1968, the short bore model of instruments features a tone quality that is more "open" than the long bore. It is voiced to permit the performer to open up and "sing" in solo register, and its tone quality lends itself to solo performance. It was designed and developed under the supervision of Alan Fox in conjunction with prominent bassoonists in major symphony orchestras. Like all Fox bassoons, it features freedom...

The short bore design provides a singing voice that opens up in the solo register. An excellent choice for players who prefer a slightly higher pitched instrument with flexibility and a clarity of voice that is not available in the thick wall designs. Introduced in 1968, the short bore design features a tone quality that is more "open" than long bore models. It is voiced to permit the performer to open up and "sing" in the ...

The short bore design provides a singing voice that opens up in the solo register. An excellent choice for players who prefer a slightly higher pitched instrument with flexibility and a clarity of voice that is not available in the thick wall designs. Introduced in 1968, the short bore design features a tone quality that is more "open" than long bore models. It is voiced to permit the performer to open up and "sing" in the ...

Body - High quality plastic resin, hand reamed and finished by Fox craftsmen, Silver plated posts and bands. Mechanism - 18% nickel silver keys with heavy silver plating. Full conservatory system with left hand F key and split ring Eb-E trill key. Cork pads on C#, Eb and above. Teflon tipped adjusting screws. Low Bb vent key available as an option. Tuning - Individually hand tuned to A440 pitch at 72°F, with maximum resonance, projection. Acc...

Body - Select grenadilla specially processed for dimensional stability and tone quality. Metal lined tenon sockets. Silver plated posts and bands. Mechanism - 18% nickel silver keys with heavy silver plating. Full conservatory system with left hand F key and split ring Eb-E trill key. Cork pads on C#, Eb and above. Teflon tipped adjusting screws. Low Bb vent key available as an option. Tuning - Individually hand tuned to A440 pitch at 72°F, w...

Select Grenadilla lower joint and bell. High quality plastic resin upper joint. Metal lined tenon sockets and silver plated posts, bands, and bell ring. Stainless steel arbors and wire springs. Nickel silver keys with nickel silver hinge tubing and heavy silver plating. Handmade full conservatory mechanism including split ring E(flat)-E trill key, F(sharp) key tab, third octave key, low B(flat) vent key, left hand F, alternate C, and articulated ...

Select Grenadilla body with metal lined tenon sockets and silver plated posts, bands, and bell ring. Stainless steel arbors and wire springs. Nickel silver keys with 18% nickel silver hinge tubing and heavy silver plating. Full conservatory system plus third octave key and low B vent key. Cork pads on low C and above. Teflon tipped stainless steel adjusting screws. Each instrument comes with two standard Fox Model XL English horn bocals (numbers ...

Select Grenadilla lower joint and bell. High quality plastic resin upper joint. Metal lined tenon sockets and silver plated posts, bands, and bell ring. Stainless steel arbors and wire springs. Nickel silver keys with 18% nickel silver hinge tubing and heavy silver plating. Full conservatory system plus third octave key and low B vent key. Cork pads on low C and above. Teflon tipped stainless steel adjusting screws. Each instrument comes with two...