Fox 601

For sale, a Fox 601 professional bassoon in excellent condition, with upgraded high resonance bell joint. This is a long bored Fox bassoon, meaning it is fractionally longer than a 'short bore' Fox bassoon. The longer bore gives more stability in the sound and intonation.

Here is what Fox have to say about this bassoon:

 The Fox Model 601 is a “thick wall” bassoon that projects a large, rich tone to meet the needs of soloists and orchestral players. A “long bore,” “thick wall” bassoon, the Model 601 is known for producing a rich sound with stability and a powerful low register.

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:

• A lovely even sound, warm and resonant
• Great intonation
• Extra stability with the long bore design
• Impressive projection with a good dynamic range
• Silver plated keywork in good condition
• Varnish in good condition
• German silver finger hole liners extending into the bore
• German style bell ring
• Two bell joints, including an upgraded high resonance bell
• 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, 4 rollers
• Marcus Bonna hard case
• Fox CTCR2 double star crook/bocal, Fox CVC 3 crook/bocal, Fox CVC2 crook/bocal (slight bend in it but works well)

This bassoon has been fully serviced by us and is sold in excellent playing and cosmetic condition.

Commission sale on behalf of a private owner.