Bassoons

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...

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 ...

Thick wall bassoons are known for their bigger and more resonant sound. The model 601 is voiced for use close to A:440 which gives it a warmer tone compared to higher pitched models. This design can deliver more power when pushed; yet can still easily handle soft attacks. The demand for power by modern orchestras prompted the introduction in 1991 of the model 601 and in 1992 of the model 660. These models feature thicker walls than earlier des...

Thick wall bassoons are known for their bigger and more resonant sound. The model 601 is voiced for use close to A:440 which gives it a warmer tone compared to higher pitched models. This design can deliver more power when pushed; yet can still easily handle soft attacks. The demand for power by modern orchestras prompted the introduction in 1991 of the model 601 and in 1992 of the model 660. These models feature thicker walls than earlier des...

Thick wall bassoons are known their bigger and more resonant sound. The model 660 is voiced for use around A:442. This provides a more open tone quality compared to lower pitched models. It also provides a sense of greater flexibility to the player. The demand for power by modern orchestras prompted the introduction in 1991 of the model 601 and in 1992 of the model 660. These models feature thicker walls than earlier designs. This results in l...

Thick wall bassoons are known their bigger and more resonant sound. The model 660 is voiced for use around A:442. This provides a more open tone quality compared to lower pitched models. It also provides a sense of greater flexibility to the player. The demand for power by modern orchestras prompted the introduction in 1991 of the model 601 and in 1992 of the model 660. These models feature thicker walls than earlier designs. This results in l...

Introduced in 1971, the Fox Contrabassoon was designed and developed under the supervision of Alan Fox in conjunction with prominent contrabassoonists from major symphony orchestras around the world. A continuing research and development program, conducted by Alan Fox, Chip Owen, and numerous professional players, has lead to the use of the Fox contrabassoon in many of the world's major symphony orchestras, opera companies, and music schools and ...

The model I bassoon is acoustically identical to the model II bassoon. The difference between them is in the addition of ten rollers for the right and left hand thumbs. Originally designed by Hugo Fox, for 27 years principal bassoon of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the long bore design can be identified by a very warm "round" tone, evenly balanced, with excellent intonation throughout the entire range. The long bore design is the m...