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Fox Model III Bassoon - Polypropylene
- SKU: BSBOFOXMDL3PP
- Model: MODEL III POLYPROPYLENE
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Fox Model III Bassoon - Polypropylene
- SKU: BSBOFOXMDL3PP
- Model: MODEL III POLYPROPYLENE
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Fox Model III Bassoon - Polypropylene
$11,250.00 Your Preferred Price
The 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.
Body
Polypropylene, long bore, hand finished, with silver plated reinforcing bands resembling the wooden instruments. Body lock.
Mechanism
Nickel 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.
Model | MODEL III POLYPROPYLENE |
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Key System | Full German system with high D key |
Material Body | Polypropylene Body |
Bocal | two *CVX* bocals, #2 and #3 lengths |
Bore | Symphony Bore (Long) |
Intonation | A:440 |
Description
The 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.
Body
Polypropylene, long bore, hand finished, with silver plated reinforcing bands resembling the wooden instruments. Body lock.
Mechanism
Nickel 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.
Specifications
Model | MODEL III POLYPROPYLENE |
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Key System | Full German system with high D key |
Material Body | Polypropylene Body |
Bocal | two *CVX* bocals, #2 and #3 lengths |
Bore | Symphony Bore (Long) |
Intonation | A:440 |
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Model | MODEL III POLYPROPYLENE | MODEL IV POLYPROPYLENE | MODEL II RED MAPLE | MODEL 51 | MODEL II MOUNTAIN MAPLE |
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Key System | Full German system with high D key | Full German System with High D Key | Full German system/high D and E keys | Modified German system. Rollers on F | Full German system/ high D and E keys |
Material Body | Polypropylene Body | Polypropylene Body | All wood naturally aged and processed | Polypropylene Body | All wood naturally aged and processed |
Bocal | two *CVX* bocals, #2 and #3 lengths | 2 CVX Bocals, #1 and #2 Lengths | two *CVX* bocals, #2 and #3 lengths | two C bore bocals, #1 and #2 lengths | two *CVX* bocals, #2 and #3 length |
Bore | Symphony Bore (Long) | Symphony Bore (Long) | Symphony Bore (Long) | long bore, | Symphony Bore (Long) |
Intonation | A:440 | A:440 | A:440 | A:440 | A:440 |
Cosmo Music's Quality Assurance:
Wind Instruments
- Unpack instrument removing all corks used to stabilize keys during shipment.
- Leave the instrument to allow the pads to "relax".
- A visual inspection is done to ensure the finish is at factory standards.
- Lubricate corks with factory approved grease.
- Check and adjust the fit of components to ensure a firm, but not excessive pressure is needed to assemble; out of the box many corks are too tight and the player could easily cause damage to parts by having to apply too much pressure.
- Inspect the key action.
- Check pad coverage and adjust where necessary.
- Check all key combinations for proper adjustment.
- Play-test each instrument throughout its entire range to confirm all adjustments are correct.
- All instruments are played with the technician's own mouthpiece or head joint, unless it is not appropriate (in the case in which the mouthpiece or headjoint is unique to the instrument, they are thoroughly cleaned after play-testing).
- The case is checked for proper fit.
- Factory supplied accessories are inspected to ensure all are present.
- Large saxophone keys may be refitted with shipping corks to increase stability for transit.
- The instrument is repacked as it was received.
- Technician signs the tag to confirm that all details have been completed.