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FOX MODEL IV MODEL 4 BASSOON, NEEDS OVERHAUL , NOT PLAYABLE, REPAIRMAN'S SPECIAL
Estimated price for orientation: 705 $
Category: Bassoons
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Description Condition: For parts or not working: An item that does not function as intended and is not fully operational. This includes items that are defective in ways that render them difficult to use, items that require service or repair, or items missing essential components. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition MPN: Does Not Apply Skill Level: Intermediate Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany Brand: Hüller UPC: Does not apply
Fox model IV Professional bassoon, serial number 4773, made in Indiana in 1974. THIS IS A “REPAIRMAN’S SPECIAL” THAT’S BEING SOLD “AS – IS”. Long story… Years ago, the Fox workshop offered their bassoons with three different key finishes:1 Silver plate : tarnishes easily, lasts for decades.2) Nickel plate ; stays shiny longer, pretty good for the long-term. Some bassoonists prefer nickel because it feels a little “slippery”.3) “Stainless nickel” : We’ve been told this was origianlly Al Fox’s idea. Doesn’t tarnish, looks terrific when it’s new. But “stainless nickel” is really tin. Like in tin cans. When plated on bassoon keys, the lifetime of the plating is maybe two decades, after which tiny pin-holes and pock-marks appear everywhere. Fox discontinued this plating option many years ago. This particular instrument is a consignment from a fine fellow who was not aware of the “stainless nickel” problem. We’re not all that keen on stripping the original plating, replacing it with new silver and, at the same time, replacing all pads and corks. VERY expensive to do so.But if you don’t mind the serious cosmetic issues and if you’ve got the ability to replace pads and corks yourself, this could be a real “best buy” for you.KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU MUST REPLACE ALL PADS IF YOU’RE GOING TO PLAY THIS ONE!The estimate from Fox, received this morning, to strip all plating, remove pits and dings, re-plate in silver and replace all pads is somewhere between four and five thousand dollars, with time of delivery sometime in the second quarter of 2017. In our opinion, the value of the instrument is probably below the costs to do a proper full restoration.BUT…. If you don’t mind how it looks and if you want to pad it yourself, it’s A BARGAIN. NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY! Thanks for looking at our listing!
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| Condition: | For parts or not working: An item that does not function as intended and is not fully operational. This includes items that are defective in ways that render them difficult to use, items that require service or repair, or items missing essential components. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Germany |
| Brand: | Hüller | UPC: | Does not apply |
Fox model IV Professional bassoon, serial number 4773, made in Indiana in 1974. THIS IS A “REPAIRMAN’S SPECIAL” THAT’S BEING SOLD “AS – IS”. Long story… Years ago, the Fox workshop offered their bassoons with three different key finishes:1 Silver plate : tarnishes easily, lasts for decades.2) Nickel plate ; stays shiny longer, pretty good for the long-term. Some bassoonists prefer nickel because it feels a little “slippery”.3) “Stainless nickel” : We’ve been told this was origianlly Al Fox’s idea. Doesn’t tarnish, looks terrific when it’s new. But “stainless nickel” is really tin. Like in tin cans. When plated on bassoon keys, the lifetime of the plating is maybe two decades, after which tiny pin-holes and pock-marks appear everywhere. Fox discontinued this plating option many years ago. This particular instrument is a consignment from a fine fellow who was not aware of the “stainless nickel” problem. We’re not all that keen on stripping the original plating, replacing it with new silver and, at the same time, replacing all pads and corks. VERY expensive to do so.But if you don’t mind the serious cosmetic issues and if you’ve got the ability to replace pads and corks yourself, this could be a real “best buy” for you.KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU MUST REPLACE ALL PADS IF YOU’RE GOING TO PLAY THIS ONE!The estimate from Fox, received this morning, to strip all plating, remove pits and dings, re-plate in silver and replace all pads is somewhere between four and five thousand dollars, with time of delivery sometime in the second quarter of 2017. In our opinion, the value of the instrument is probably below the costs to do a proper full restoration.BUT…. If you don’t mind how it looks and if you want to pad it yourself, it’s A BARGAIN. NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY NO WARRANTY! Thanks for looking at our listing!