Fox Professional Model II Bassoon

Description

The grandfather of Fox bassoons, the Model II is a modern version of the original Fox design. Patterned after the bassoons played by Hugo Fox in the Chicago Symphony, the Model II features a round, clear, dark tone that blends well with other instruments.

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