Polypropylene BodyAn ideal instrument for younger middle school players. The modified keywork is adapted for younger players with small hands. Not recommended for high school and older players.
Introduced in 1964, it uses the same body as a model 41 bassoon. The long bore design gives a warm sound and it’s excellent scale will help a beginning bassoonist get off to a good start. It is a full sized bassoon made for small hands. The biggest difficulty of young players is attempting to handle a large instrument with small hands.
BodyPolypropylene, long bore, molded with critical dimensions machined finished. Body Lock.
MechanismNickel silver keys with nickel plating. Modified German system. Rollers on F, A(flat), E(flat), and D(flat). Metal tubes extending into the bore in the finger holes of the wing joint to prevent water from entering the tone holes. Spring posts locked with screws.
Wing Joint Modifications - No High D Key. A plateau key on the third finger hole helps reduce the finger stretch.
Boot Joint Modifications - No C(sharp) trill key. No Thumb G(sharp) key. No B(flat) trill key. Finger keys are moved closer together to eliminate the wide stretches. Crutch is not provided.
Bass Joint Modifications - Low E(flat) and D(flat) keys are moved to a better position for small hands.
Further details can be found on the Fox website.