Thick Wall (Short)The Model 660 bassoon was introduced by Fox Products in 1992. Like the model 601, it has a thick wall and larger, longer tone holes but without the increase in length on the bass and wing joints. The result is a singing, flexible, less resistant tenor register ideal for soloists and Principal orchestral players.
BodyAll wood naturally aged and processed in Fox's own facilities. Natural rubber linings in the wing and small bore of the boot joint. Choice of German (white) bell ring or French (metal) bell ring as well as corked or string wrapped tenons.
MechanismNickel silver key parts, hinges, and machined parts. Full German system with high D and E keys. Right hand whisper key lock. Rollers on F, A(flat), E(flat) and D(flat). Metal tubes extending into the bore in the finger holes of the wing and boot joints to prevent water from entering the tone holes. Spring posts are locked with screws.
Further details can be found on the Fox website.