PROFESSIONAL BASSOON
Fox Model 680
A hybrid bore bassoon, the Fox Model 680 is designed for versatility. Created to combine the power and depth of thick wall bassoons with the singing, flexible, and expressive tonal characteristics of the original Fox bassoons, the Model 680 is a large instrument with a rich, powerful bass, and a singing tenor register.
Standard Features
- Choice of hand-selected and aged red maple or mountain 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
- Wood hand rest
- Neck strap ring
- Cork wrapped tenons
Standard Keywork
- Full German key system
- Rotary style right hand whisper key lock
- High F key
- High E key
- High D key
- High A bridge to whisper key
- Ring key for left hand third finger
- Crowned pancake key
- Right thumb Aâ™-Bâ™ trill
- Rollers for left little finger Eâ™ and Dâ™
- Rollers for left thumb whisper key and C♯
- Rollers for left thumb low C and D
- Rollers for right little finger F and Aâ™
- Rollers for right thumb B♠and F♯
Bocals
- Two professional B bocals
Albie Micklich
“I find the Fox 680 bassoon to be a very versatile instrument, combining the desirable characteristics of warmth, power, and intonation. The warm, rich tenor register is reminiscent of the 201, which makes it well-suited for all musical styles. The strong projection and dynamic range allows it to cut through in ensemble settings or when playing solo recitals. One of the most critical aspects of any bassoon is its intonation, especially in the low register, where many bassoons can struggle; the intonation on my 680 allows me to play with accuracy and confidence in all registers.”
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