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The Rich Sound of Grenadilla Meets the Durability of Plastic Resin





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The Fox 450 Professional oboe combines a grenadilla lower joint and bell with a high-quality plastic resin upper joint for the perfect balance of rich tone and rock-solid durability. Like all of the company's instruments, the Fox 450 possesses exemplary keywork courtesy of the company's expert craftspeople and assemblers, comprising a full conservatory key system with silver-plated keys. Oboists at Sweetwater appreciate Fox’s thoughtful touches such as providing a high-quality professional case, a premium 6-reed case, a humidifier, a care cloth, a silk swab, and grenadilla tenon caps. An exemplary all-purpose oboe, the Fox 450 professional-model oboe is a great choice for active musicians with busy performance schedules.





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Hybrid plastic resin and grenadilla construction





Utilizing a hybrid design, the Fox 450 is an ideal instrument for advancing players that require a high-performance, low-maintenance instrument. The Fox 450 features a durable high-quality plastic resin upper joint, which mimics the look and feel of grenadilla while resisting damage caused by temperature fluctuations, humidity, and the occasional drops and dings. The lower joint and bell are hewn from seasoned grenadilla for the warm, rich tone that can only come from a wooden instrument. Additionally, the Fox 300 is outfitted with cork pads on the low C and above and bladder pads on the low B and Bb keys.





Full conservatory key system lets you explore advanced techniques





Fox pours their heart into their keywork and it shows. Beyond offering a plethora of key options, Fox plates all of their keys in house, and every key is hand mounted by their team of expert assemblers. The Fox 450 oboe offers a full conservatory key system with silver-plated keys, which includes a third octave key, a left-hand F, an F resonance mechanism, a B tab, an articulated C# mechanism, a split D ring, a low Bb with vent key, and numerous trill keys. Get ready to expand your repertoire with advanced techniques and enjoy the full capability of your instrument!





Fox Products: a storied commitment to excellence





As the principal bassoonist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1922 to 1949, Hugo Fox was a dedicated and passionate musician. After retiring from performing, Hugo devoted himself to crafting a world-class bassoon made in the United States, leveraging his intimate knowledge of the instrument. In the summer of 1949, he returned to his hometown of South Whitley, Indiana, to found the Fox Products Corporation. Focusing solely on bassoons, contrabassoons, oboes, and English horns, Fox produces premium instruments for every player level. Fox instruments are precisely manufactured using the highest-quality materials, including hand-selected and cured woods, and they offer an incredible range of keywork options to satisfy any musician's unique needs. Today, Fox Products continues to honor Hugo’s commitment to excellence, superior design, and unparalleled craftsmanship.





Fox 450 Professional Oboe Features:


High-quality plastic resin upper joint with grenadilla lower joint and bell


Full conservatory key system with silver-plated keys


Stainless steel arbors and wire springs and Teflon-tipped stainless steel adjusting screws


Cork pads on low C and above and bladder pads on low B and Bb keys


Includes third octave key, left-hand F, F resonance mechanism, B tab, articulated C# mechanism, split D ring, and low Bb with vent key


Trill keys: Ab-Bb; G#-A; C-D; B-C#; low C-C#


Includes a professional-quality case, grenadilla tenon caps, reed case, care cloth, silk swab, humidifier, and cork grease