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An Elegant Intermediate Short-bore Bassoon for Advancing Musicians





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A short-bore version of the popular Fox Renard Artist 220 bassoon, the Fox 240 boasts a warm, even tone and stable intonation across the full range of the instrument, and the short-bore design provides increased tonal flexibility and projection. Like all of the company's instruments, the Fox 240 possesses exemplary keywork courtesy of Fox’s expert craftspeople and assemblers, comprising a Full German key system with silver-plated keys. Double reed players at Sweetwater appreciate Fox’s thoughtful touches such as providing two professional T bocals (#2 and #3 lengths); a high-quality Fox bassoon reed; a hand rest, neck, and seat straps; and a cleaning cloth and swabs. An ideal step-up bassoon for discerning players, the Fox Renard Artist 240 is a worthy companion for the next steps of your musical journey.





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Made from carefully selected cured maple





The Fox 240 Renard Artist model bassoon features a body hewn from carefully selected maple, which has been cured to provide an exceptionally rich and resonant tone, and a French bell accented by an attractive metal ring. Plus, it’s equipped with a body lock. Additionally, the wing and small bore of the Fox 240’s boot are lined to prevent damage caused by moisture buildup, and nickel-silver water tubes extend into the bore to prevent moisture from accumulating in the toneholes.





German key system with silver plating





Fox pours their heart into their keywork and it shows. Beyond offering a plethora of key options, Fox plates all of their keys in-house, and every key is hand mounted by their team of expert assemblers. The Fox 240 Renard Artist model bassoon offers a full German key system with silver-plated keys, which includes rollers for the right little finger F and Ab, and left little ringer Eb and Db. There are also rollers for the right thumb Bb and F#, high D and E keys, and a Fox Type 1 whisper key lock.





Fox Products: a storied commitment to excellence





As the principal bassoonist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1922 to 1949, Hugo Fox was a dedicated and passionate musician. After retiring from performing, Hugo devoted himself to crafting a world-class bassoon made in the United States, leveraging his intimate knowledge of the instrument. In the summer of 1949, he returned to his hometown of South Whitley, Indiana, to found the Fox Products Corporation. Focusing solely on bassoons, contrabassoons, oboes, and English horns, Fox produces premium instruments for every player level. Fox instruments are precisely manufactured using the highest-quality materials, including hand-selected and cured woods, and they offer an incredible range of keywork options to satisfy any musician's unique needs. Today, Fox Products continues to honor Hugo’s commitment to excellence, superior design, and unparalleled craftsmanship.





Fox Renard Artist 240 Professional Bassoon Features:


Intermediate bassoon with professional features


Short-bore design provides increased tonal flexibility and projection


Body made from carefully selected and cured maple with an attractive metal bell ring


Full German key system with silver-plated keys and Fox Type 1 whisper key lock


Wing and small bore of the boot are lined to prevent damage caused by moisture buildup


Nickel-silver water tubes extend into the bore to prevent moisture from accumulating in the toneholes


2 professional T bocals; #2 and #3 lengths


High-quality bassoon reed, hand rest, neck strap, seat strap, care cloth, and microfiber wing and boot swabs included


Comes with a premium case with shoulder and backpack straps