Description
The Model 500 is the original all-grenadilla Fox professional English horn developed in conjunction with Grover Schiltz of the Chicago Symphony. It is known for its superb intonation, ease of playing and mechanical stability.
Fox Professional Model English Horn 500
Standard Features
- Grenadilla body
- Silver-plated posts, bands and bell ring
- Nickel silver caps on lower tenon shoulder
- Stainless steel arbors and wire springs
- Teflon-tipped stainless steel adjusting screws
- High-quality cork pads on low C and above
- High-quality bladder pad on low B key
Standard Keywork
- Full conservatory key system with heavy silver plating
- Left hand F key
- F resonance mechanism
- F# key tab
- B tab
- Articulated C# mechanism
- A♭-B♭ trill key with A height adjustment
- G#-A trill key
- Low C-C# trill key
- Assembly key C-D and B-C# trills
- Split D ring mechanism
- Low B resonance key
- Third octave key
- Split plate half hole
Bocals
- Two XL bocals: Lengths 2 & 3 ~ Options: XL or XP styles: Lengths 1, 2 and 3
Accessories
- Hand-made French style professional case
- Lined case cover
- Three-reed case with reed
- Silk swab
- Cork grease
- Grenadilla tenon cork caps
- Screwdriver
