Description

The Fox Renard Artist Model 555 English horn combines a silver-plated key mechanism with a durable plastic resin body, making it an excellent choice for beginning and intermediate players who need a dependable instrument with a distinctive tone. This model features a modified conservatory system crafted by Fox’s skilled team, allowing advancing musicians to explore a broader range of techniques. The plastic resin body is designed to withstand changes in temperature and humidity, as well as everyday wear and tear, making it ideal for concert and symphonic settings. Additional thoughtful features include two XL bocals (#2 and #3 lengths), Teflon-tipped stainless steel adjusting screws, a custom hand-made case, and a comfortable thumb rest with a strap ring, enhancing the overall experience for students.

The Fox Renard Artist Model 555 is built with a high-quality plastic resin body that offers stability and a rich, warm tone similar to that of grenadilla wood. This material is resilient against damage from environmental changes and minor impacts, requiring minimal upkeep while providing reliable performance for developing musicians. The instrument also includes cork pads on the low C and higher notes, as well as a bladder pad on the low B key, further ensuring its durability and sound quality.

The key system on the Fox 555 English horn is a testament to the craftsmanship of Fox. It features a modified conservatory setup with silver-plated keys, including a split plate half hole, a left-hand F key, an F resonance mechanism, an F# key tab, a B tab, an articulated C# mechanism, open-hole A, E, and D keys, and various trill keys. This extensive keywork allows players to explore new techniques and fully utilize the instrument's capabilities.