Fox - Renard Model 51 Student Bassoon
MECHANISM
18% nickel silver keys with nickel plating. Metal tubes extending into the bore in the finger holes of the wing and boot joints to prevent water from entering the tone holes. All posts are set with epoxy and spring posts are locked with screws.
WING
No High D octave key. Plateau key covers the D hole to reduce finger stretch.
BOOT
No C# Trill key. No Thumb G#. No Bb Trill key. Keys have been moved closer together to eliminate wide stretches. Rollers on Eb and Db keys.
BASS
Has Eb and Db moved closer to other keys. Rollers on Eb and Db keys.
BODY
Polypropylene, molded with critical dimensions machine finished. Body Lock.
ACCESSORIES
Fine plush-lined case, 2 reeds, neck strap, 2 drop swabs, seat strap.
INTONATION
A-440 plus or minus one cent, covering all notes. (Measured at 72 degrees F.)
BOCALS
Numbers 1 and 2 C Bore.