FOX - RENARD Model 240 Bassoon
MECHANISM
18% nickel silver keys with silver plating. Full German system with High D and E keys. Ring key for wing joint third finger hole. Right hand whisper lock. 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. All posts are set with epoxy and spring posts are locked with screws.
BODY
Red Maple, selected for tone quality, naturally aged in our own facilities. Natural rubber linings in the wing joint and small bore of the boot joint. French bell (metal ring). Body Lock.
ACCESSORIES
Fine plush-lined case with case cover, 2 reeds, neck strap, crutch, 2 drop swabs, seat strap.
INTONATION
A-440 plus or minus one cent, covering all notes. (The design is very flexible and may used as high as A-443.)
BOCALS
Numbers 2 and 3 *CVX* Bore.