Fox Professional Model English Horn 520

Description

One of the original Fox professional English horns, the Model 520 is the plastic, most durable version of the professional instrument developed in conjunction with Grover Schiltz of the Chicago Symphony. The Fox professional English horns are known for their superb intonation, ease of playing and mechanical stability.

Standard Features

  • Plastic resin body
  • Silver-plated posts, bands and bell ring
  • 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