Description
A trusted favorite of contrabassoonists since the 1970s, the Fox Model 900 contrabassoon is known for being a comfortable, stable, dependable instrument. Well designed for excellent intonation. The Model 900 is the choice of orchestras, music schools, and performers all over the world.
Standard Features:
- Aged maple body with mahogany finish
- Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and bell
- Water key on the tuning slide
- Adjustable end pin
- Adjustable left hand support
Standard Keywork:
- Full German key system with silver plating
- Alternate right forefinger E♭
- Right little finger F and A♭ rollers
- Left little finger E♭ and D♭ rollers
- Divorced low E mechanism
Bocals:
- Two Fox contrabassoon bocals
Standard Accessories:
- Premium aluminum case, custom-made for Fox contrabassoons
- Two contrabassoon reeds
- End pin and thumb screw
- Silk swab
- Cork grease
Options available on request:
- Maple finished in mahogany or ebony color
- Alternate E♭ keys
- Alternate vent keys
- E-F♯ trill key
- Thumb G♯ spatula
- Rollers for wing C and E♭ keys
- Custom keys
Made in Indiana, USA by the Fox Corporation. There is currently a 16 month waiting list.
Please note:
Temporary Pause on Instrument Trials and Sales
November 2025 – Mid-January 2026
We are temporarily unable to send instruments for trial or purchase while we move our entire shop from New Hampshire to Kingston, New York, just north of New York City. We apologize for the delay in service during this transition.
If you’d like to be notified when trials and sales resume, please email us with your name, contact information, and the instrument you’re interested in. We’ll reach out as soon as we’re ready to resume shipments.
Thank you for your understanding and patience during this exciting move.
