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Nice Fox Renard Model 51 Bassoon in Excellent Condition, New Pads Short Reach

Estimated price for orientation: 2 899 $

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Up for auction is a Fox Model 51 bassoon in nice condition.  This high quality resonite bassoon is made in the USA by Fox, one of the premier bassoon makers in the world.  This instrument has standard keywork.  The model 51 is a special instrument in that is modified slightly to fit smaller hands, ideal for middle school and younger as a first bassoon. This instrument is in great shape and was just overhauled with new pads.  The instrument has been further adjusted and plays cleanly and evenly up and down.  This is a great starter bassoon, and because of the high quality fox design, you will find that it will play better than many lesser quality wooden ones.  A Standard bocal is included with this instrument. The shiny nickel plating on the keys is in great condition.  The case is in great condition, but does show some wear and paint.  This instrument plays great, but as it is designed for small hands, adults will have to adjust to play this instrument.  Also included is a silk swab, seat strap, hand crutch, and reed.  Please ask any questions about this instrument, we are happy to help.In terms of condidion, the instrument is is good shape, but has had the serial number and model engraved onto all joints by the previous owner.  They do not affect the way the instrument plays, but are visible on the instrument.   Why Buy From Us? We actually fix the instruments we sell! Unlike many sellers on eBay who claim not to know anything about the instruments they are selling, we are woodwind specialists with decades of combined experience.  We care about how all our instruments sound and play, and our feedback record reflects that. We professionally adjust, overhaul, and clean up all instruments that we sell to insure you the highest quality musical instruments available on eBay. This process takes hours for each individual horn and would normally cost several hundred dollars at your local music shop. This 10+ point process means replacing worn and damaged pads, adjusting the position of leaky pads to seal properly, adjusting and replacing damaged springs, making sure the instrument is regulated to play all alternate fingerings, replacing loose cork connectors, instrument cleaning, oiling, playtesting, and steralizing the instrument. You can be assured that when you receive the instrument it will be in top playing condition. We are so confident that you will not only enjoy, but love your new instrument that we offer a 14-day no questions asked money back guarantee on all our instruments. If you are not satisfied in any way with your purchase, return the instrument for a full refund minus shipping. 
  Questions? Don't hesitate to ask. Trouble deciding which instrument fits your needs the best? Send us a message and we will help! !  We are always getting in new inventory.   Take confidence in our 100% feedback rating, and many years of doing business on eBay.  Images: (Click to Zoom!)  
We only accept PayPal.  Payment is due within 24 hours of the ending of this listing. RETURNS: We accept returns within 14 days of you receiving the product.  Items must be received and in the same condition that they were shipped in to receive full refund.  We highly reccomend insurance is taken out on all returns.  Please contact us via eBay message for more information.
Your item will ship on the following business day after your payment is processed.  Your instrument will be packed to ensure complete safety of your instrument.  Your shipping fee includes insurance for their full value of your instrument.   INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:  We will ship internationally, but we must declare the full value of the item on customs forms.  Please be patient, as shipping times can be long for international shipments.  You are respoonsible for any customs duty, taxes or fees associated with importing this instrument.  I cannot estimate them, and they vary significantly between countries.  These charges are non-refundable under any circumstances.