Model 41
Renard Plastic Bassoon

Originally designed by Hugo Fox, for 27 years principal bassoonist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Redesigned in 1970 with higher resonance levels, and now manufactured under the personal supervision of Alan Fox.

Body

Wood

Polypropylene, molded with critical dimensions machine finished. Body Lock.

Mechanism

Options

• 18% nickel silver key castings.
• Full German system with High D available as an option
• Plateau key on wing joint third finger hole.
• Rollers on F, Ab, Eb, Db

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.

Finish

Bocals

• Number 1
• Number 2

C Bore

Intonation

Accessories

A-440 plus or minus one percent, covering all notes. (Measured at 72 degrees F.)

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