Fox Oboe Model 800 (Grenadilla)

SKU: IO-800

$8,065.00

Excl. tax

The Fox Model 800 is a standard-size professional wood oboe. Through dimensional changes in the bore and tone holes, this oboe provides a bigger sound with more resonance, fullness, and projection than its predecessor, the Fox Model 400.

The Fox Model 800 is a standard-size professional wood oboe. Through dimensional changes in the bore and tone holes, this oboe provides a bigger sound with more resonance, fullness, and projection than its predecessor, the Fox Model 400. It offers advanced players the breadth and complexity of tone required for orchestral playing.

Standard Features

Select grenadilla wood body
Nickel silver lined tenon sockets
Nickel silver caps for lower tenon shoulders
Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and bell ring
Stainless steel arbors and wire springs
Teflon-tipped stainless steel adjusting screws
High-quality cork pads on low C and above
High-quality bladder pads on low B and B♭ keys
Adjustable thumb rest

Standard Keywork

Full conservatory key system handmade in the United States
Third octave key
B tab
Assembly key with C-D and B-C♯ trills
Adjustable A♭-B♭ trill key
G♯-A trill key
F# key tab
Left hand F key
F resonance mechanism
Split D ring mechanism
Low C-C♯ trill key
Articulated C# mechanism
Low B♭ with vent key
Bell key adjusting screw
Open hole B, A, G, E, and D keys

Accessories

Fox oboe case
Six-reed case
Tenon cork caps
Silk swab
Cork grease
Care cloth
Humidifier
Screwdriver
Thumb rest adjusting wrench

Additional Options

Philadelphia high D key