PROFESSIONAL BASSOON
Fox Model 460

The Fox Model 460 is an entry-level professional bassoon patterned after the Fox Model 660. This “short bore,” “thick wall” instrument is built in a compact, long bell configuration. The 460 offers power and projection along with strong soloistic qualities for advanced players.
Standard Features
- Select red maple body with bordeaux finish
- Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and boot cap
- Long bell compact model
- German bell ring (synthetic ivory)
- Lining in wing joint and small bore of the boot
- Body lock
- Wood hand rest
- Neck strap ring
Standard Keywork
- Full German key system
- Rotary style right hand whisper key lock
- High E key
- High D key
- High A bridge to whisper key
- Ring key for left hand third finger
- Crowned pancake key
- Rollers for left little finger Eâ™ and Dâ™
- Rollers for right little finger F and Aâ™
- Rollers for right thumb B♠and F♯
Bocals
- Two professional B bocals