Fox Professional Model Bassoon 201

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Description

The Fox Model 201 was designed for principal players who prefer maximum flexibility and sonority in the upper register. First offered in 1968, the 201 is light and fits comfortably in the player’s hands. Favoring the middle and upper partials tonally, it is responsive and lends itself to expressive performances.

Standard Features

  • Select, aged Mountain or Red Maple body
  • French (metal) or German (white synthetic ivory) bell
  • Natural rubber lining in the wing and small bore of the boot
  • Nickel silver water tubes extending into the bore

Standard Keywork

  • Full German key system with heavy silver plating
  • Rollers for right little finger F and A♭
  • Rollers for left little finger E♭ and D♭
  • Right hand whisper key lock, rotary style
  • High D and E keys
  • High A bridge to whisper key

Bocals

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

Accessories

  • Premium 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

Popular Options

  • Body lock
  • Balance Hanger
  • Offset high E key
  • A (flat)-B (flat) trill key
  • E (flat) trill key
  • Left hand whisper key lock
  • Rollers for right thumb B (flat) and F (sharp)
  • Rollers for left thumb C (sharp), whisper key, Low C & D
  • High F key

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