Symphony Bore (Long), Polypropylene BodyThe Fox Model III was introduced in 1970 and acoustically, was patterned after the Fox Model II. Built from polypropylene with silver plated metal bands, it is the most cosmetically pleasing plastic body bassoon manufactured by Fox.
BodyPolypropylene, long bore, hand finished, with silver plated reinforcing bands resembling the wooden instruments. Body lock.
MechanismNickel silver keys with silver plating. Full German system with high D key. 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.