Fox 220 Artist Bassoon

MECHANISM
18% nickel silver key castings with silver plating. Full German system with high D and E keys. Right hand whisper key lock. Ring key for wing joint third finger hole. Rollers on F, Ab, Eb, and 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
Black maple, selected for tone quality and durability, naturally aged at the Fox factory. 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, two reeds, neck strap, crutch, two drop swabs, and seat strap.

INTONATION
A-440 plus or minus one cent, covering all notes.

BOCALS
Numbers 2 and 3, *CVX* bore