Description

The Fox 240, a short-bore variant of the renowned Fox Renard Artist 220 bassoon, offers a rich, balanced tone and consistent intonation throughout the instrument’s range. Its short-bore design enhances tonal flexibility and projection. As with all Fox instruments, the 240 features exceptional keywork crafted by skilled artisans. It includes a Full German key system with silver-plated keys. Double reed players will appreciate the thoughtful additions, such as two professional T bocals (#2 and #3 lengths), a high-quality Fox bassoon reed, and accessories like a hand rest, neck and seat straps, as well as cleaning cloths and swabs. This model is an excellent choice for advancing players seeking a high-quality instrument for their musical development.

The Fox 240 Renard Artist bassoon is crafted from carefully selected cured maple, which contributes to its deep, resonant sound. It features a French bell adorned with a stylish metal ring and includes a body lock. The wing and small bore of the boot are lined to protect against moisture damage, and nickel-silver water tubes are integrated into the bore to prevent moisture buildup in the toneholes.

Fox’s dedication to keywork is evident in the 240 model, which features a full German key system with silver-plated keys. The keys are meticulously hand-mounted by Fox’s team of expert assemblers. The instrument includes rollers for the right little finger F and Ab, left little finger Eb and Db, as well as rollers for the right thumb Bb and F#, high D, and E keys. Additionally, it has a Fox Type 1 whisper key lock for added functionality.