Fox Professional Model Oboe 450

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Description

One of the original Fox professional oboes, the Model 450 offers advancing players a professional option with a plastic top joint- to avoid cracking- that is paired with a grenadilla lower joint and bell. This oboe utilizes Fox’s original bore and tone hold design and has standard full conservatory keywork. It is the perfect choice for schools and doublers who need a reliable instrument with a great sound and low maintenance.

Standard Features

  • Plastic resin upper joint with grenadilla lower joint and bell
  • Nickel silver lined tenon sockets
  • Silver-plated posts, bands, and bell ring
  • Nickel silver caps for lower tenon shoulders
  • Stainless steel arbors and wire springs
  • Teflon-tipped stainless steel adjusting screws
  • High-quality cork pads on low C and above
  • High-quality bladder pads on low B and B♭ keys

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
  • Low B♭ key with resonance vent
  • Third octave key
  • Split D ring mechanism

Accessories

  • Hand-made French style professional case
  • Sheepskin lined case cover
  • Three-reed case with reed
  • Silk swab, cork grease
  • Grenadilla tenon cork caps
  • Screwdriver

Popular Options

  • Fully Automatic Octave Key System
  • Philadelphia high D key
  • B-D Link

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