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Testimonials

Daniel Baldwin/Director of Bands and Orchestra, Tabor College
03.08.12, 14:55
I was the featured guest artist at the UWM double reed day this past weekend and, during my down time, I was able to take in a few of the other presentations being put on at the event. I was so thrilled to see Barry Trent representing Fox products at this event!! He put on a terrific clinic for the students (which was VERY well attended) and the st...
Barbara Cook
03.08.12, 14:57
I just wanted to drop a line to let you know how well-received Sarah was today at the Georgia State University Annual Double Reed Day. Sarah’s presentation was informative, entertaining and highly beneficial to the several dozen young (and not-so-young) oboists in attendance. She welcomed everyone’s questions, encouraged open dialog and did an...
Lecolion Washington, Jr./Associate Professor of Bassoon, University of Memphis and PRIZM Chamber Music Festival Founder/Director
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03.08.12, 15:00
[During our] PRIZM Chamber Music Festival/2011, all 7 of the bassoonists (University of Memphis) played on FOX bassoons. Thank you again for sponsoring Amanda Swain! She was a fantastic addition to our festival. She also just bought a red maple 660, and she sounded great! I look forward to working with FOX again soon.
Frequently Asked Questions

Why don't you display instrument prices on your web site?
While we do have a suggested list price available upon request, we market our instruments through our preferred dealers. They typcally price them somewhat less to considerably less than our suggested list price. Please see our dealer section, where instrument dealers are noted with " ** "

What bocal should I get for a school instrument?
The best bocal for a school instrument is a #2C. A #2C is relatively inexpensive and provides good results under most conditions.

What is the difference between a CVX and a CVC bocal?
CVX bocals have larger bores and are typically used on Models 201, II, II, IV, 220 and 240. CVC bocals have smaller bores and are most commonly used with Models 601 and 660.

My instrument is playing "sharp" (or "flat"); what bocal should I get to compensate for that?
Use longer bocals for instruments that tend to play sharp, and shorter bocals for instruments that tend to play flat. A bocal's length is designated by its number. The shorter the bocal, the lower the number; the longer the bocal, the higher the number.

What seat strap will fit my bassoon?
The seat strap with the ring.

Can I get some bocals to try out? (Bassoon or English Horn)
Yes, although we suggest you go through a dealer, as our policy is to collect deposit or credit card number on bocals before shipment.

What's the difference between your Renard oboe reed and the Artist oboe reed?
The Renard reed is used primarily in schools; whereas, the Artist reed is shipped with each instrument.

Where does your cane come from?
It is Glotin cane from France.

Does Fox Products make the reeds it uses in its instruments?
No, our reeds are made to our specifications by various quality commercial reed companies.

Where is the serial number on my bassoon?
It is stamped on the U-tube, beneath the boot cap. It's also written on the tenons.

If I order an item, how long will it take to get to me?
We try to ship assesories orders on the day they are received. Most deliveries take 2 - 3 days.

Do you give factory tours?
Yes, we're proud of our facility - please call us at (260) 723-4888 or complete our online form to arrange an appointment for a visit. 

What is the advantage of registering my Fox instrument?
While registering certainly helps our record-keeping pursuits, some good reasons to register are:

  1. We receive calls regarding recovered stolen instruments & help them rejoin their owners.
  2. We, optionally, send you information about new & updated products (such as 'high-resonance' bells) via our mailing list.
  3. We validate your instrument's owner and repair history. Very handy if you ever decide to sell your Fox or buy another used one! 
  4. Sometimes registration cards are lost or misplaced with the delivery of a new horn fromt he dealer so the on-line function allows for this registration.
  5. Register your instrument here.

What repair services are available for my Fox instrument and how much do they cost?
We have numerous repair services available for all of our instruments. Visit our Technician's Resource Center to download the latest lists of services with prices available for your Fox instrument. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required.