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Fox Bassoons

Throughout its history, Fox has sought to find and develop technical expertise, and has been receptive to modifying its instruments to suit the needs and tastes of its customers. It supplies a broad base of bassoonists around the world.

Fox IV, Long bore plastic bassoon

Fox IV

Long bore plastic bassoon

  • Plastic body
  • High D key
  • Ring key
  • Long bore

Often used by professionals for outdoor performances, the Fox Model IV is a long bore bassoon made from durable polypropylene. It is a great choice for anyone looking for a durable, high-quality bassoon, and can be customized with a variety of keywork options.

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  • Hand-finished polypropylene body
  • Silver-plated keys, posts, and boot cap
  • German bell ring (synthetic ivory)
  • Body lock
  • Plastic hand rest
  • Neck strap ring

$9,820

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Fox III, Long bore plastic bassoon

Fox III

Long bore plastic bassoon

  • Plastic body with metal bands
  • Silver plating standard
  • Long bore

Often used by professionals for outdoor performances, the Fox Model III is a long bore bassoon made from durable polypropylene. It offers the same additional keywork options as Fox's professional bassoons, and its metal bands give it a professional look.

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  • Hand-finished polypropylene body
  • Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and boot cap
  • German bell ring (synthetic ivory)
  • Body lock
  • Plastic hand rest
  • Neck strap ring

$10,845

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Fox 460, Thick wall / short bore

Fox 460

Thick wall / short bore

  • Red maple
  • Long bell compact
  • Entry-level professional

The Fox Model 460 is an entry-level professional bassoon patterned after the Fox Model 660. This short bore, thick wall instrument is built in a compact, long bell configuration, and offers power and projection along with strong soloistic qualities for advanced players.

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  • Select red maple body with bordeaux finish
  • Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and boot cap
  • Long bell compact model
  • German bell ring (synthetic ivory)
  • Lining in wing joint and small bore of the boot
  • Body lock
  • Wood hand rest
  • Neck strap ring

$18,650

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Fox II, Long bore

Fox II

Long bore

  • Red or mountain maple
  • Long bore
  • Divided bass compact

The original Fox professional bassoon, the Model II is a modern version of Hugo Fox's original design. A long bore bassoon, it has a round, clear, and stable tone that blends well with other instruments.

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  • Choice of hand-selected and aged red maple or mountain maple body with mahogany finish
  • Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and boot cap
  • Divided bass compact model
  • German bell ring (synthetic ivory)
  • Lining in wing joint and small bore of the boot
  • Wood hand rest
  • Neck strap ring
  • Cork wrapped tenons

$27,565

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Fox 201, Short bore

Fox 201

Short bore

  • Red or mountain maple
  • Short bore
  • Divided bass compact

One of the original Fox professional bassoons, the Model 201 is a modern version of one of Hugo Fox's original designs. A short bore bassoon, it is known for being light and for its flexibility and sonority in the upper register, which lends itself to expressive performances.

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  • Choice of hand-selected and aged red maple or mountain maple body with mahogany finish
  • Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and boot cap
  • Divided bass compact model
  • German bell ring (synthetic ivory)
  • Lining in wing joint and small bore of the boot
  • Wood hand rest
  • Neck strap ring
  • Cork wrapped tenons

$27,565

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Fox 601, Thick wall / long bore

Fox 601

Thick wall / long bore

  • Thick wall
  • Long bore
  • Voiced near A=440

The Fox Model 601 is a thick wall bassoon that projects a large, rich tone to meet the needs of soloists and orchestral players. A long bore, thick wall bassoon, it is known for producing a rich sound with stability and a powerful low register.

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  • Choice of hand-selected and aged red maple or mountain maple body with mahogany finish
  • Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and boot cap
  • Divided bass compact model
  • German bell ring (synthetic ivory)
  • Lining in wing joint and small bore of the boot
  • Wood hand rest
  • Neck strap ring
  • Cork wrapped tenons

$32,855

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Fox 660, Thick wall / short bore

Fox 660

Thick wall / short bore

  • Thick wall
  • Short bore
  • Voiced near A=442

The Fox Model 660 is a thick wall bassoon that projects a large, rich tone to meet the needs of soloists and orchestral players. A short bore, thick wall bassoon, it is known for its singing, flexible tenor register and its ability to project.

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  • Choice of hand-selected and aged red maple or mountain maple body with mahogany finish
  • Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and boot cap
  • Divided bass compact model
  • German bell ring (synthetic ivory)
  • Lining in wing joint and small bore of the boot
  • Wood hand rest
  • Neck strap ring
  • Cork wrapped tenons

$32,855

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Fox 680, Professional bassoon

Fox 680

Professional bassoon

  • French or German bell
  • Red maple or mountain maple

A hybrid bore bassoon, the Fox Model 680 is designed for versatility. It combines the power and depth of thick wall bassoons with the singing, flexible, and expressive tone of the original Fox bassoons: a large instrument with a rich, powerful bass and a singing tenor register.

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  • Choice of hand-selected and aged red maple or mountain maple body with bordeaux finish
  • Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and boot cap
  • Long bell compact model
  • German bell ring (synthetic ivory)
  • Lining in wing joint and small bore of the boot
  • Wood hand rest
  • Neck strap ring
  • Cork wrapped tenons

$34,355

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Fox 750, Professional bassoon

Fox 750

Professional bassoon

  • Mountain maple
  • Thick wall
  • Long bell compact
  • French bell ring

Named for Fox Products' 75th anniversary, the Model 750 is the result of years of development with some of the world's top bassoonists. It combines Fox's mechanical stability and consistency with the power and flexibility demanded by professionals: an exceptional core to the sound at every dynamic, an easy and stable tenor register, a rich low register, and thicker walls for a robust sound that carries over a large orchestra.

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  • Hand-selected and aged mountain maple body with bordeaux finish
  • Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and boot cap
  • Long bell compact model
  • French bell ring (metal)
  • Lining in wing joint and small bore of the boot
  • Wood hand rest
  • Neck strap ring
  • Cork wrapped tenons
  • Balance hanger

$38,665

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