For sale is a Fox Model 51 ‘short reach’ bassoon in nice condition. This high quality resonite bassoon is made in the USA by Fox, one of the premier bassoon makers in the world. The model 51 is a special instrument in that is modified slightly to fit smaller hands, ideal for middle school and younger as a first bassoon. This instrument is in great shape and was just overhauled with new pads . The instrument has been further adjusted and plays cleanly and evenly up and down. This is a great starter bassoon, and because of the high quality fox design, you will find that it will play better than many lesser quality wooden ones. A Standard bocal is included with this instrument. The shiny nickel plating on the keys is in great condition. This instrument plays wonderfully, but as it is designed for small hands , adults will have to adjust to play this instrument .
From a cosmetic perspective, the plastic body has some scratching scratching and small dings around the instrument. The plating is in very nice condition, with some wear, especially where the fingers make contact with the metal.Overall, it has held up well and is extremely clean and shiny throughout most of the instrument. That said, the photos speak for themselves. This instrument plays great, and looks great. The case is a Brand New Protec Case ($199 value) . Also included is a silk swab, seat strap, hand crutch, and reed. Please ask any questions about this instrument, we are happy to help. Also included is a silk swab, seat strap, hand crutch, and reed. Please ask any questions about this instrument, we are happy to help.
We actually fix the instruments we sell! Unlike many sellers on eBay who claim not to know anything about the instruments they are selling, we are woodwind specialists with decades of combined experience. We care about how all our instruments sound and play, and our feedback record reflects that. We professionally adjust, overhaul, and clean up all instruments that we sell to insure you the highest quality musical instruments available on eBay. This process takes hours for each individual horn and would normally cost several hundred dollars at your local music shop. This 10+ point process means replacing worn and damaged pads, adjusting the position of leaky pads to seal properly, adjusting and replacing damaged springs, making sure the instrument is regulated to play all alternate fingerings, replacing loose cork connectors, instrument cleaning, oiling, playtesting, and steralizing the instrument.
You can be assured that when you receive the instrument it will be in top playing condition. We are so confident that you will not only enjoy, but love your new instrument that we offer a 30-day no questions asked money back guarantee on all our instruments. If you are not satisfied in any way with your purchase, return the instrument for a full refund minus shipping.
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We never want to see our customers dissatisfied. We offer a 30 day money back return policy for our items. Items must be returned in the same condition they were shipped in to receive a full refund. However, Reeds cannot be returned for hygienic reasons. We are happy to replace broken or damaged reeds, but you must contact us within 2 days of receiving the reed order for an exchange.
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