Model 240 Fox Bassoon
American Symphony Bore (Short)

Body

Wood

Natural rubber linings in the wing and small bore of the boot joint. French bell (metal ring). Body Lock.

• Red Maple

Mechanism

Options

• 18% nickel silver key castings.
• Full German system with High D and E keys.
• Ring key for wing joint third finger hole.
• Right hand whisper key lock.
• Rollers on F, Ab, Eb, Db, right thumb Bb and F#, in combination with a crowned E key. Bb Guard.

Metal tubes extending into the bore in the finger holes of the wing and boot joints to prevent water from entering the tone holes. All posts are set with epoxy and spring posts are locked with screws.

• White bell ring
• choice of bocals
• professional case and cover

Finish

Bocals

Naturally cured oil varnish in light mahogany or ebony to enhance the reflections of the flamed maple. Silver plated keys and trim.

• Number 1
• Number 2

*CVX Bore*

Intonation

Accessories

A-440 plus or minus one percent, covering all notes. (The design is very flexible and may used as high as A-443.)

• Fine plush-lined case with case cover
• 2 reeds
• neck strap
• crutch
• 2 drop drop swabs
• seat strap