{"product_id":"fox-model-ii-bassoon-pre-owned","title":"Fox Model II Bassoon (pre-owned)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned 1980 Fox Model II Bassoon has been fully repadded by our expert technicians and is presented in fantastic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt benefits from the addition of a High E key and three Fox bocals. This Bassoon would be the ideal instrument for the budding professional or enthusiastic amateur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally designed by Hugo Fox, for 27 years principal bassoon of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the long bore design can be identified by a very warm \"round\" tone, evenly balanced, with excellent intonation throughout the entire range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most secure design and its tone quality fits well into both chamber music and orchestral bassoon parts. It was redesigned and developed in 1970 with higher resonance levels under the supervision of Alan Fox in conjunction with prominent bassoonists in major symphony orchestras. Like all Fox bassoons, it features freedom of response, intonation, tonal quality, and projection that will satisfy the requirements of the most discriminating performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed Maple wood, all naturally aged in Fox's own facilities. Natural rubber linings in the wing and small bore of the boot joint. German (white ring).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaturally cured varnish in light mahogany to enhance the reflections of the maple. Silver plated keys and trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNickel silver key parts, silver hinges, and machined parts. Full German system with high D and added E key. Right hand whisper key lock. Rollers on F, A(flat), E(flat), and D(flat). Metal tubes extending into the bore in the finger holes of the wing and boot joints to prevent water from entering the tone holes. All spring posts are locked with screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*All pre-owned \/ ex-demo instruments are thoroughly checked by our expert technicians on-site before sale. Every instrument is setup to a professional standard and comes with a 6 month warranty.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded High E key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Fox CVX Bocals (1,2 and 3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Maple body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 keys, 4 rollers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Please note: this instrument is being sold for a third party*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial number 8738\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57691261043071,"sku":null,"price":11995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1466\/3218\/files\/fox1.jpg?v=1785245857","url":"https:\/\/www.windblowers.com\/products\/fox-model-ii-bassoon-pre-owned","provider":"Windblowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}