Description
This particular Fox 601 was made in 2002 and has the ringing clarity and deep resonance that makes the 601 a standout orchestral instrument. It’s a thick wall, long bore bassoon which projects a gorgeous tone with flexibility and power.
Brian Charles has cleaned, oiled, adjusted, and play-tested this bassoon in our shop, ensuring it’s ready for performance. It will be fully play-tested, and adjusted again just before it goes out on trial to you. This instrument is perfectly suited for a player who requires the highest level of performance.
Condition:
Body: The mountain maple wood body is in above average condition with no boot rot, no tone hole issues, and original, tiger striped mahogany finish.
Keywork: The German system silver plated keywork system is in clean, oiled, and fully adjusted condition. Some pads are new, while the others are in excellent condition.
Features:
- Full German key system
- Rotary style right hand whisper key lock
- High F key
- High E key
- High D key
- High A bridge to whisper key
- Ring key for left hand third finger
- Crowned pancake key
- Right thumb A♭-B♭ trill
- Rollers for left little finger E♭ and D♭
- Rollers for left thumb whisper key and C♯
- Rollers for left thumb low C and D
- Rollers for right little finger F and A♭
- Rollers for right thumb B♭ and F♯
Bocals:
The Heckel CC #2 (z) bocal in silver has a bocal soft case and is in excellent condition.
Case:
The original Fox Bonna case is in good condition with the expected exterior wear.
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If you’re ready to trial this instrument email us or call us at (603) 356-9890
