Fox Model II

For sale, a modern long bore Fox Model II bassoon in fantastic condition. Fox Model IIs have long been one of Fox's top professional models. They are long bore, slightly thinner walled, more like an older Heckel bassoon, which gives a resonant tone and stable intonation. This instrument dates from 2013 and is stamped 'Hugo Fox Model' on the bell; it has had one careful owner.

Here is what Fox have to say about the Model II: 

the long bore design can be identified by a very warm "round" tone, evenly balanced, with excellent intonation throughout the entire range. It is the most secure design and its tone quality fits well into both chamber music and orchestral bassoon parts. Like all Fox bassoons, it features freedom of response, intonation, tonal quality, and projection that will satisfy the requirements of the most discriminating performers.

In particular this bassoon features:

• Lovely warm, round sound
• Excellent intonation and tonal stability
• Silver plated keywork in very good condition
• Varnish in very good condition
• French bell ring
• Fox balance hanger
• Professional grade keywork including high D key, high E key, left thumb whisper key lock, alternate G#-F#-Bb keys, C# and E-F# trills, four rollers and extra low C key
• Finger hole liners extending into the bore
• Leitzinger M2 crook and a Fox professional T2 crook
• Hard case in good condition

This bassoon has been serviced by us and is sold in outstanding playing condition.

Commission sale on behalf of a private owner.