FOX MODEL 450 Full Conservatory Professional Granadilla Wood B Flat Oboe

Description

Very nice gently used Fox Model 450 oboe. There are no visible cracks, nicks or gouges. The silver plated keys move freely and are not tarnished. It was maintained and cork and pads replaced as needed in March 2021. Not used since then, so may need additional light maintenance and adjustment after shipping.
The serial number is 10824 which dates the manufacture of the piece to 1994.
Included is a hard case as well as a soft cover case.
Manufacturer's Specifications:
ONE OF THE ORIGINAL FOX PROFESSIONAL OBOES, THE MODEL 450 OFFERS ADVANCING PLAYERS A PROFESSIONAL OPTION WITH A PLASTIC TOP JOINT, TO AVOID CRACKING, THAT IS PAIRED WITH A GRENADILLA LOWER JOINT AND BELL. THIS OBOE UTILIZES FOX'S ORIGINAL BORE AND TONE HOLE DESIGN AND HAS STANDARD FULL CONSERVATORY KEYWORK. IT IS THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR SCHOOLS AND DOUBLERS WHO NEED A RELIABLE INSTRUMENT WITH A GREAT SOUND AND LOW MAINTENANCE.
Features:
-High-quality plastic resin upper joint
-Select grenadilla wood lower joint and bell
-Nickel silver lined tenon sockets
-Nickel silver caps for lower tenon shoulders
-Silver-plated posts, bands, and bell ring
-Stainless steel arbors and wire springs
-Silver-plated keys
-3rd octave key
-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
Handling cost is to cover insurance for shipping.