Fox Model Bassoon 460

Description

The Fox Model 460 is a red maple bassoon patterned after the Fox Model 660. This instrument is a modern “thick-walled” design built as a compact, long bell model. The 460 can produce the power, projection, great intonation, and resonance associated with professional bassoons.

Standard Features

  • Select aged Red Maple body
  • Compact model with long German (white synthetic ivory) bell
  • Natural rubber lining in wing joint and small bore of the boot
  • Silver water tubes extending into the bore
  • Body lock

Standard Keywork

  • Full German key system with heavy silver plating
  • Six (6) Rollers
  • Right hand whisper key lock, rotary style
  • High D and E keys
  • High A bridge to whisper key
  • Crowned pancake key

Bocals

  • Two professional B bocals ~ #2 & #3 lengths

Accessories

  • Compact case with both shoulder and backpack straps
  • Two high-quality bassoon reeds
  • Hand rest
  • Neck strap
  • Seat strap
  • Microfiber swabs for boot and wing
  • Care cloth
  • Right thumb A♭-B♭ trill key
  • Left or right hand E♭ trill key
  • Balance hanger