Fox 201

Fox 201 bassoon for sale in great condition. The Fox 201 model has been tried, tested and widely loved by professional players worldwide for decades. The 201 is Fox's short bore design, which gives greater dynamic range and flexibility to the sound.

There is a significant following for Fox professional bassoons thanks to their even, resonant sound and easy playing characteristics. This is a great soloist orchestral instrument but also versatile in other settings.

This bassoon features:

• Plays very well and freely, with a good even tone
• Great intonation
• Extra flexibility with the short bore design
• Impressive projection with a good dynamic range
• Silver plated keywork looks good but with a little wear here and there
• Varnish in good condition with some minor surface dings here and there
• Finger hole liners
• A professional level of keywork including high E and D keys, left thumb whisper key lock, C# trill, E-F# trill, Eb trill, alternate Bb-Ab-F# keys, extra low C key, 7 rollers including two for the right hand thumb
• Marcus Bonna hard case
• Fox CVX3 and CVX2 crooks/bocals

This bassoon has received a full overhaul and is sold here in outstanding playing condition. All new pads, corks and felts. All keys and the wood have been hand polished and oiled. Keywork has been adjusted and tightened and much more, ready for its new owner in great condition.

Commission sale on behalf of a private owner.