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Fox Renard 220 Bassoon

Estimated price for orientation: 5 500 $

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Description
Brand: Fox Model: 220
Skill Level: Intermediate


The Renard 220 includes a premium artist case with case cover with locks(Brand New with keys included), #2 bocal, crutch, drop swab, and seat strap The Renard Model 220 bassoon is mechanically identical to the Renard Model 240 bassoon. The tonal warmth and scale of the long bore gives a good choice between the 240 and the 220. The secure performance and superior intonation of the long bore design will provide excellent performance for advancing school bassoonists. Introduced in 1972, the Renard 220 (long bore) has a very warm all around tone, evenly balanced with excellent intonation throughout the entire range. It is the most secure design and its tone quality fits well into both chamber music and orchestral ensembles. Like all of the Renard long bore designs, it features an intonation guarantee that makes it very popular with students and schools. The body is constructed of black maple with a long bore, selected for tone and durability, naturally aged in Fox/Renard's own facilities. It features linings in the wing joint and small bore of the boot joint. A French bell (metal ring) and body lock are standard. The instrument is finished in acrylic enamel. Mechanically the Renard 220 has nickel silver keys with silver plating, a Full German system with additional high D and high E keys, and a ring key for wing joint third finger hole. Rollers on F, Ab, Eb, Db; right thumb Bb and F# in combination with a crowned E key. Bb guard. 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 locked with screws. IntonaIts tuning basis is A:440, and each instrument is individually hand tuned for maximum resonance and projection.