INTERMEDIATE BASSOON
Renard Artist Model 240

A trusted favorite by teachers and students alike, the Renard Artist Model 240 is a popular intermediate bassoon choice. The Model 240 is a “short bore” bassoon that is known for being a flexible, free blowing instrument with a strong “singing” quality that most often suits bassoonists looking for an instrument with a bold tone and soloistic qualities. This bassoon is a great choice for advanced students in high school through college, serious amateurs, and advanced school programs.
Standard Features
- Select red maple body with mahogany finish
- Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and boot cap
- French bell ring (metal)
- Lining in wing joint and small bore of the boot
- Body lock
- Plastic hand rest
- Neck strap ring
Standard Keywork
- Full German key system
- Right hand whisper key lock
- High E key
- High D 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 T bocals
Accessories
- Fox bassoon case
- Renard artist bassoon reed
- Neck strap
- Seat strap
- Swab
- Care cloth