Bassoon Options (All Models)

Below is a list of all options available for all bassoon models. For option listings by model, click on a model number at left. Click here for an at-a-glance chart of available options and standard features by model.

Body Options

Bass Joints

Two Piece Bass Joint, with special case
Description: By shortening the bass joint to the same length as the wing joint and adding that missing length to the bell joint, it becomes possible to put the instrument into a shorter case. This can simplify everyday handling of the instrument and is particularly useful for travel. The normal bassoon case can be slightly too long for carry-on luggage on airplanes. The shorter case of the instrument with a two piece bass joint satisfies the standards for carry-on luggage. A special case is supplied as part of this option.
Catalog Number: 119
List Price: $850.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, & II

Bells
Fox professional instruments come with a choice of bell rings. Customers purchasing a Model I, II, 101, 201, 601 & 660 may choose between a German (white) or French (silver plated metal) bell ring. The Renard Model 220 and 240 come with a French bell ring, though a German ring is available as an option. All other models (Fox Models III & IV and Renard Models 222, 41 & 51) come only with a German bell ring.

French Bell (Metal Bell Ring)
Catalog Number: 125
List Price: $0.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, & II
Standard Included On: 240 & 220

German Bell (White Bell Ring)
Catalog Number: 126
List Price: $0.00
Available On: 240 & 220
Standard Included On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, IV, 222, 41, & 51

Plating

Gold Plating
Description: All keys, bands, posts & guards are plated with gold.
Catalog Number: 65
List Price: $500.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, & III

Tone Holes

C Tone Hole Liner
Description: Metal tone hole liner extending into the bore for the first finger hole of the boot joint.
Catalog Number: 116
List Price: $175.00
Available On: IV, 222, 41, & 51
Standard Included On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, 240, & 220

Tenons
The use of cork or string on tenons is a matter of some debate in the bassoon world. It is generally accepted that string wrapped tenons provide greater protection for the instrument. However, some feel that cork is easier to use. As a matter of policy, all Fox bassoons are provided with string wrapped tenons, however, we would be happy to use cork on any tenon when requested.

Cork Extra Tenon, two piece bass joint
Description: Provides cork on tenon instead of normal string wrapped tenon.
Catalog Number: 196
List Price: $25.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, & II
Additional Requirements: (119) Two Piece Bass Joint with special case

Cork Wing Tenon (1)
Description: Provides cork on tenon instead of normal string wrapped tenon.
Catalog Number: 197
List Price: $25.00
Available On: All Models

Cork Bass Tenons (2)
Description: Providescork on tenon instead of normal string wrapped tenon.
Catalog Number: 198
List Price: $50.00
Available On: All Models

Cork Wing and Bass Tenons (3)
Description: Provides cork on tenon instead of normal string wrapped tenon.
Catalog Number: 199
List Price: $75.00
Available On: All Models

Keys

Whisper Keys & Whisper Key Locks
A number of mechanisms can be used to control the whisper key. Some of them lock the whisper key in a closed position. Others provide an alternative touch, in addition to the normal touch for the left thumb, with which to close the whisper key. It is recommended that only one whisper key lock be on an instrument. Having both a right and left hand lock can be confusing and might result in one of them being locked when it shouldn’t be. (The whisper key may also be call the “piano key” or the “crook key” and probably many other names as well.)

High A Bridge to Whisper Key, with roller
Description: Enables the high A key to close the whisper key. The addition of the roller in the linkage provides better key action.
Catalog Number: 6
List Price: $175.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV

Right Thumb Whisper Key Spatula
Description: The Right Thumb Whisper Key is uncommon. The touch is located just above the thumb B(flat) spatula on the boot joint.
Catalog Number: 29
List Price: $400.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV

Little Finger Whisper Key
Description: The Little Finger Whisper Key, also called the “French” or “Conservatory” whisper key, is positioned below the low C(sharp) key. This key allows the left little finger to operate the whisper key freeing the thumb for other duties.
Catalog Number: 30
List Price: $600.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV (Available but not recommend for plastic models III & IV)

Whisper Key Lock, Left Hand (Instead of Right Hand)
Description: The left hand lock is a rocker key located immediately below the whisper key spatula on the wing joint. The key is spring loaded to stay in position either locked or unlocked. On a world wide basis this is a popular whisper key lock, although in North America the right hand lock is more popular.
Catalog Number: 31
List Price: $175.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV
Additional Requirements: (39) Delete Right Hand Whisper Key Lock, Type II

Whisper Key Lock, Right Hand, Type I
Description: This is the type of right hand lock normally used when a right hand lock is installed on a Renard model. The touch of the type I lock is a disk positioned above the pad cup for the C(sharp) trill key.
Catalog Number: 36
List Price: $60.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, IV, 222, 41, & 51
Standard Included On: 240 & 220
Conflicts With: (38) Right Hand Whisper Key Lock, Type II; (40) Right Hand Whisper Key Lock, Type III
Additional Requirements: (39) Delete Right Hand Whisper Key Lock, Type II (Models 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, & III)

Special Whisper Key Lock, Right Hand, Type II (slide)
Description: The lock moves longitudinally in its base. The touch for the lock is fitted to extend over the hinge of the pancake key for easy access. The lock is operated by the right hand thumb.
Catalog Number: 38
List Price: $160.00
Available On: IV, 240, & 220
Standard Included On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, & III
Conflicts With: (36) Right Hand Whisper Key Lock, Type 1; (40) Right Hand Whisper Key Lock, Type III (rotary)
Additional Requirements: On 240 & 220, (37) Delete Right Hand Whisper Key Lock, Type I

Special Whisper Key Lock, Right Hand, Type III (rotary)
Description: The movement of this lock is around a vertical axis which gives it a different feel from the slide lock. The touch for the rotary lock is also extended over the hinge of the pancake key. The lock is operated by the right hand thumb. It is operated by lifting the bridge key arm extending from the wing joint.
Catalog Number: 40
List Price: $160.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, IV, 240, & 220
Conflicts With: (36) Right Hand Whisper Key Lock, Type I; (38) Right Hand Whisper Key Lock, Type II
Additional Requirements: (39) Delete Right Hand Whisper Key Lock, Type II All Pro models; (37) Delete Type I Right Hand Whisper Key Lock. (Models 220 & 240)

High D Key

High D Key
Description: Recommended upgrade for models 222, 41 & 51
Catalog Number: 5
List Price: $325.00
Available On: 222, 41, & 51
Standard Included On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, IV, 240, & 220

High E and High F Keys
High E keys always involve two keys. The E/F(sharp) trill key is a basic key normally found on all bassoons. This also may be called the high E(flat) key. The high E key connects to the E/F(sharp) trill key so that when the high E key is depressed both keys will open. Several variations of high E keys are available. In each case the tone holes involved do not move—only the keys which operate those tone holes are changed.

Standard High E Key
Description: The standard high E key has a spatula above the first finger hole of the wing joint. This is connected with the E/F(sharp) trill key which has its spatula above the middle finger hole.
Catalog Number: 2
List Price: $325.00
Available On: III & IV
Standard Included On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, 240, & 220
Conflicts With: (4) Offset High E Key; (17) Offset High E & F Keys

High E Key with Offset E and F(sharp) Spatulas
Description: The offset high E key moves the touches for the high E and the E/F(sharp) trill key down one position. The high E touch is between the first and second finger hole of the wing joint. The E/F(sharp) trill touch is between the second and third finger holes. It is not possible to have the offset high E is at the same time as a left hand E(flat) trill key.
Catalog Number: 4
List Price: $315.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV
Conflicts With: (2) Standard High E Key; (32) Double High E Key; (26) Double High E & F Keys; (8) Left Hand E(flat) Trill Key; (10) Combination Right & Left Hand E(flat) Trill Key
Additional Requirements: (3) Delete Standard High E Key (Models 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II)

Double High E Key
Description: This combines the standard high E with a second touch for the high E operated by the middle finger.
Catalog Number: 32
List Price: $500.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV
Conflicts With: (4) Offset High E Key; (17) Offset High E & F Keys
Additional Requirements: (3) Delete Standard High E Key (Models 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II)

Double High E & F Keys
Description: This adds a high F key for the forefinger to the double high E key.
Catalog Number: 26
List Price: $750.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV
Conflicts With: (4) Offset High E Key; (17) Offset High E & F Key
Additional Requirements: (3) Delete Standard High E Key (Models 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II)

Offset High E & F Keys
Description: A high F key fingered with the forefinger added to the offset high E key.
Catalog Number: 17
List Price: $650.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV
Conflicts With: (2) Standard High E Key; (26) Double High E & F Keys; (32) Double High E Key; (8) Left Hand E(flat) Trill Key
Additional Requirements: (3) Delete Standard High E Key ( Models 660, 601, 101, 201, I, II

Ring Keys and Plateau Keys
The third finger hole of the wing joint normally is equipped with a ring key which is part of the C(sharp)/D(sharp) trill key mechanism. The ring key is often replaced with a plateau key for persons with small hands or on models intended for use by young students.

Ring Key, Left Hand Third Finger
Description: Replaces the standard plateau key on a model 222 with the ring key.
Catalog Number: 21
List Price: $240.00
Available On: 222
Standard Included On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, IV, 240, & 220
Conflicts With: (23) Plateau Key
Additional Requirements: (24) Delete Plateau Key

Plateau Key, Left Hand Third Finger
Description: A covered key for the left hand third finger. It is useful for young students and persons with small hands. It makes the reach for the third finger easier and also helps the thumb reach the high D key.
Catalog Number: 23
List Price: $120.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, IV, 240, & 220
Standard Included On: 222, 41, & 51
Conflicts With: (21) Ring Key, L.H. 3 rd Finger
Additional Requirements: (22) Delete C Ring Key (models 601, 660, 101, 201, I II, III, IV)

E(flat) Trill Keys
The E(flat) trill key, or D/E(flat) trill key, can be installed to be played by the third finger of the left hand or by the forefinger of the right hand.

Left Hand E(flat) Trill Key
Description: The touch for the left hand E(flat) trill key is located between the second and third finger holes of the wing joint.
Catalog Number: 8
List Price: $325.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV
Conflicts With: (4) Offset High E Key; (17) Offset High E & F Keys

Right Hand E(flat) Trill Key with Alternate C(sharp) Trill Key Position
Description: The touch for the right hand E(flat) trill is positioned to be used by the forefinger of the right hand. It takes the position normally occupied by the C(sharp) trill key. The touch for the C(sharp) trill key is repositioned between the first and second fingers.
Catalog Number: 9
List Price: $450.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV

Combination (Right Hand and Left Hand) E(flat) Trill Key
Description: This mechanism combines both the right hand and left hand E(flat) trill keys so that both spatula positions can operate the same tone hole.
Catalog Number: 10
List Price: $600.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV
Conflicts With: (4) Offset High E Key; (17) Offset High E & F Keys

High G(sharp)/A Ring Key

High G(sharp)/A Ring Key
Description: This ring key is added to the first finger hole of the boot joint and controls a vent just above that finger hole. The purpose of this key is to simplify the sequence of finger movements involved to play the high G(sharp) and the high A. It can also improve the voice of these notes.
Catalog Number: 16
List Price: $550.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV
Additional Requirements: On Model IV, (116) C Tone Hole Liner

Small Hands Modifications

Delete B(flat) Trill and move keys closer
Description: This is an option for small hands that provides improved access for the player’s right little finger. The B(flat) Trill Key operated by the 3 rd finger of the right hand is deleted and the G key operated by the 3 rd finger and the F, F(sharp), and G(sharp) spatulas for the little finger are moved closer to the top of the boot joint. Allow additional delivery time for this option as it requires at an early stage in production.
Catalog Number: 42
List Price: $500.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, & III
Conflicts With: (12) Articulated A(flat)/B(flat) Trill, with clutch; (13) Articulated Ab/B(flat) Trill, without clutch

A(flat)/B(flat) Trill Keys
A(flat)/B(flat) trill keys are necessary to enable the player to perform a trill that is otherwise difficult or impossible to play. Two basic types of systems are available. The Thumb A(flat)/B(flat) Trill Key adds a tone hole operated by the right thumb that enables the trill to be played. The Articulated A(flat)/B(flat) Trill links two existing tone holes together to enable the trill without requiring a new touch.

Thumb A(flat)/B(flat) Trill Key
Description: This is the most familiar A(flat)/B(flat) trill key system. The touch is normally added raised above the right thumb F(sharp) and G(sharp) spatulas. Alternate spatula positions could include behind the thumb G(sharp) spatula, in place of the thumb G(sharp) spatula, or above the thumb B(flat) spatula.
Catalog Number: 11
List Price: $600.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV
Additional Requirements: (12) Articulated A(flat)/B(flat) Trill, with clutch; 13 Articulated A(flat)/B(flat) Trill, without clutch

Articulated A(flat)/B(flat) Trill, with clutch
Description: The articulated A(flat)/B(flat) Trill is used by fingering the A(flat), depressing the thumb B(flat) key, and trilling the 3 rd finger G key. A link enables the B(flat) and A tone holes to operate together allowing the B(flat) to sound properly. This mechanism can also play other trills from other notes up to a B(flat). The clutch allows the link to be disengaged permitting certain other fingerings in the high range of the instrument to be played. The clutch is recommended.
Catalog Number: 12
List Price: $440.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, & III
Conflicts With: (11) Thumb A(flat)/B(flat) Trill Key

Articulated Low E/F(sharp) Trill Key

Articulated Low E/F(sharp) Trill
Description: This mechanism allows easy performance of a trill between the low E and F(sharp).
Catalog Number: 19
List Price: $750.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, & III

Low E to F Connection

Low E to F Connection
Description: Closing the low E key also closes the low F key. This makes it easier for the right little finger freedom to access the G(sharp) key
Catalog Number: 33
List Price: $600.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV

Low C & D Spatulas for Right Thumb

Low C & D Spatulas for Right Thumb
Description: These two touches are mounted over the pancake key and operated by the right hand thumb. They allow closure of the low C and D keys normally operated by the left hand thumb, freeing that thumb for other uses. These are best used in combination with the Automatic Low E(flat) & D(flat) mechanism.
Catalog Number: 18
List Price: $750.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, & III

Left Thumb Spatula for Low E(flat)

Left Thumb Spatula for Low E(flat)
Description: A rarely seen key, this is an alternate spatula for the low E(flat) operated by the left thumb. The touch is added to the right side of the low D key.
Catalog Number: 15
List Price: $650.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV

Low E(flat)/C(sharp) Mechanisms & Alternate Low C(sharp) Keys

Automatic Low E(flat) & D(flat) Mechanism (Cuciureanu)
Description: These “articulated” or “reverse sprung” mechanisms allow a new set of techniques. When used in combination with the low C & D Keys for the Right Hand Thumb, trills in the low end of the bassoon that are usually considered impossible become easy.
Catalog Number: 20
List Price: $750.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, & III

Single Spatula Low E(flat)/D(flat) Mechanism (Cuciureanu)
Description: This is similar to the Automatic Low E(flat)/D(flat) described above. The biggest difference is that this has only a single spatula to play both notes. The position of the low C key determines which note will be played when the spatula is depressed. This system does not allow independent use of the low C(sharp) key. This key is at its best when a little finger whisper key is also part of the instrument. Access to the little finger whisper key will never get better!
Catalog Number: 25
List Price: $750.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, & III

Alternate Low C(sharp) Keys

Auxiliary Low C(sharp) Mechanism
Description: The touch is added alongside the low B natural key just above the low C touch. It enables the left thumb to operate the low C(sharp) key. This can be used to play a low C(sharp)/D(sharp) trill. This mechanism provides a better action than the auxiliary spatula. Unlike the auxiliary spatula, the touch of the auxiliary mechanism is usually connected with the low C key so that the low C key is closed when the low C(sharp) is opened.
Catalog Number: 27
List Price: $415.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV
Conflicts With: (28) Auxiliary Low C(sharp) Spatula

Auxiliary Low C(sharp) Spatula
Description: The touch is added alongside the low B natural key just above the low C touch. It enables the left thumb to operate the low C(sharp) key. This can be used to play a low C(sharp)/D(sharp) trill. The Auxiliary Low C(sharp) Spatula is simply a touch added to the middle of the long hinge for the low C(sharp) key. The action of this key is inferior to that of the Auxiliary Low C(sharp) Mechanism, although its use is identical.
Catalog Number: 28
List Price: $175.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV
Conflicts With: (27) Auxiliary Low C(sharp) Mechanism

Low C Extension

Auxiliary Low C Extension
Description: An alternate touch for the low C key. It is attached to the low C key just below the low B and B(flat) keys.
Catalog Number: 14
List Price: $150.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV

Rollers

All Fox and Renard bassoons include four rollers for the right little finger F/G(sharp) keys and the left little finger E(flat)/C(sharp) keys. Many additional rollers are available for Fox models. Renard models 220 and 240 include rollers for the right thumb B(flat) and F(sharp) keys with the crown on the pancake key between them. Additional rollers are not available for Renard models.

Rollers are often added to keys to aid in moving between adjacent keys. Most added rollers are for keys operated by the player’s thumbs. The addition of rollers should be done with care as they can, in certain circumstances, be counterproductive. Any key that includes a roller by necessity must be made larger than the same key without a roller. Likewise, the shape of the key must be changed to include the roller, creating a different feel for the player. The combination of a larger key with a different shape can actually inhibit the player instead of aiding them. Finally, if not properly maintained, a roller can be the source of unwanted key noise. In each case, the decision to add a roller or rollers should be taken with the same care that would be used in selecting any option on the instrument.

Right Thumb Rollers
All of the four keys for the right thumb can have rollers added singly or in pairs between them. Paired rollers can add distance between keys; single rollers in certain positions can be impediments to movement.

Thumb B(flat) Roller
Description: A roller for the thumb B(flat) should be paired with either a roller or a crown on the pancake key. The position of the thumb makes movement from a plain pancake key to a roller B(flat) difficult.
Catalog Number: 69
List Price: $150.00
Available On: 601, 660, 201, II, III, & IV
Standard Included On: 101, I, 240 & 220

Crown on Pancake Key
Description: The crown on the pancake key elevates the top surface of the key to work with adjacent B(flat) and F(sharp) rollers. The combination of rollers for the B(flat) and F(sharp) keys with the crowned pancake key is the most frequent version of thumb rollers for the right thumb that we make and is standard on Renard Artist models.
Catalog Number: 70
List Price: $150.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV
Standard Included On: 240 & 220
Conflicts With: (71) One Roller Low E Key; (72) Two Roller Low E Key
Additional Requirements: (69) Thumb B(flat) Roller; (75) Thumb F(sharp) Roller

One Roller Low E Key
Description: A pancake key with a single roller. The roller may be on either the B(flat) side or the F(sharp) side. The adjacent key should also include a roller.
Catalog Number: 71
List Price: $150.00
Available On: 601, 660, 201, II, III, & IV
Additional Requirements: Specify one of the following: (69) Thumb B(flat) Roller; (75) Thumb F(sharp) Roller

Two Roller Low E Key
Description: Rollers on each side of the low E key. This option should be used with adjacent rollers on the B(flat) and F(sharp) keys.
Catalog Number: 72
List Price: $300.00
Available On: 601, 660, 201, II, III, & IV
Standard Included On: 101 & I
Conflicts With: (70) Crown on Pancake Key; (71) One Roller Low E Key
Additional Requirements: (69) Thumb B(flat) Roller; (75) Thumb F(sharp) Roller

Thumb F(sharp) Roller
Description: A single roller on the right thumb F(sharp) key adjacent to the low E key. This can be done alone, with a roller on the low E key, or with a crown on the low E key.
Catalog Number: 75
List Price: $150.00
Available On: 601, 660, 201, II, III, & IV
Standard Included On: 240, & 220
Conflicts With: (76) Thumb F(sharp) with two rollers

Thumb F(sharp) with two rollers
Description: Rollers on both sides of the thumb F(sharp) key are adjacent to both the low E key and the thumb G(sharp) key.
Catalog Number: 76
List Price: $150.00
Available On: 601, 660, 201, II, III, & IV
Standard Included On: 101 & I
Conflicts With: (75) Thumb F(sharp) Roller
Additional Requirements: (77) Thumb A(flat) Roller

Thumb A(flat) Roller
Description: A single roller is added to the thumb A(flat) key.
Catalog Number: 77
List Price: $150.00
Available On: 601, 660, 201, II, III, & IV
Standard Included On: 101 & I
Additional Requirements: (76) Thumb F(sharp) with two rollers

Right Finger Rollers

Little Finger F(sharp) Roller
Description: Roller on the little finger F(sharp) key adjacent to the low F key.
Catalog Number: 78
List Price: $150.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV

Double Wide Little Finger F(sharp), with roller
Description: The width of the little finger F(sharp) is doubled to also extend over the back edge of the little finger G(sharp) key. The G(sharp) key must be altered to accommodate the F(sharp) key without opening when the F(sharp) is depressed. The F(sharp) is usually made with a roller but can be made without a roller.
Catalog Number: 79
List Price: $350.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV

Left Thumb Rollers
Rollers can be added to low D and low C keys on the bass joint and to the C(sharp) and whisper key of the wing joint. These are almost always added in pairs but can be added individually.

Whisper Key/ C(sharp) Rollers
Description: A pair of rollers is added to the left thumb whisper key and C(sharp) keys.
Catalog Number: 81
List Price: $300.00
Available On: 601, 660, 201, II, III, & IV
Standard Included On: 101 & I

High A Key with Roller
Description: A single roller is centered in the middle of the high A key
Catalog Number: 82
List Price: $360.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, & IV

Low C/D Rollers
Description: A pair of rollers is added to the left thumb low C and D keys on the bass joint.
Catalog Number: 80
List Price: $300.00
Available On: 601, 660, 201, II, III, & IV
Standard Included On: 101 & I

Add-ons & Guards

Body Lock

Body Lock
Description: The Fox body lock is mounted on the side of the bass joint and has a spring loaded pin that inserts into a hole at the top of the wing joint next to the bocal socket.
Catalog Number: 1
List Price: $45.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, & II
Standard Included On: III, IV, 240, 220, 222, 41, & 51

Guards
Bassoons are normally supplied with several guards to protect keys from inadvertent damage or to protect their movement against interference from clothing.

B(flat) Guard
Description: This guard covers the B(flat) key and extends far enough to also protect the F(sharp) key. These keys are vulnerable from interference from clothing.
Catalog Number: 86
List Price: $36.00
Available On: IV, 222, 41, & 51
Standard Included On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, 240, & 220

C(sharp) Trill Key Guard
Description: This small guard covers the C(sharp) trill key from inadvertent contact from the right forefinger that could cause it to open. It is strongly recommend when no hand rest or palm guard is used.
Catalog Number: 88
List Price: $36.00
Available On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, III, IV, 240, 220, 222, & 41
Conflicts With: Any Handrest
Additional Requirements: (60) Delete Wooden Crutch Assembly, Type I (Models 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, & III; (53) Delete Plastic Crutch and Bracket (Models IV, 240, 220, 222, & 41)

Bassoon Palm Guard
Description: The palm guard is a very short metal handrest. Players who do not want a handrest often desire a palm guard. It prevents inadvertent contact with the C(sharp) trill key and the curl at the top end aids in positioning the hand.
Catalog Number: 89
List Price: $60.00
Available On: All Models
Additional Requirements: (60) Delete Wooden Crutch Assembly, Type I. (Models 601, 660, 101, 201, I, II, & III); (53) Delete Plastic Crutch & Bracket (Models IV, 240, 220, 222, & 41)

Handrests
Handrests assist the player in controlling the position of the instrument. Players supporting their instrument with a neck strap will find a handrest important. Players using a seat strap often choose not to use a handrest.

Balance Hanger

Balance Hanger
Description: The balance hanger provides a better way to use a neck strap. The normal neck strap ring at the top of the boot joint is several inches away from the optimum balance point. The balance hanger provides a way of attaching the neck strap ring at a better position. After an initial installation, the balance hanger is readily added and removed from a bassoon.
Catalog Number: 52
List Price: $120.00
Available On: All Models

Professional U-Tube

Professional U-Tube
Description: A performance upgrade available for Renard bassoons. Standard on all Fox models. Added to the Renard 240 since 2004
Catalog Number: 109
List Price: $129.40
Standard Included On: All Fox models and Renard model 240

Cases

Professional Bassoon Case
Description: Available as an upgrade on all models that normally come with the standard or artist cases.
Catalog Number: 92
List Price: $750.00
Available On: III,IV, 240, 220, 222, 41, & 51
Standard Included On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, & II
Conflicts With: (119) Two Piece Bass Joint
Additional Requirements: (100) Delete Artist Case & Cover. (Models III, 240, & 220); (91) Delete Standard Bassoon Case. (Models IV, 222, 41, & 51)

Cover for Professional Bassoon Case
Description: Recommended when a professional bassoon case is included as an option.
Catalog Number: 93
List Price: $110.00
Available On: III, IV, 240, 220, 222, 41, & 51
Standard Included On: 601, 660, 101, 201, I, & II
Additional Requirements: (92) Professional Bassoon Case

Artist Bassoon Case
Description: An upgrade for models that normally come standard with the Standard bassoon case.
Catalog Number: 85
List Price: $495.00
Available On: IV, 222, 41, & 51
Standard Included On: III, 240, & 220
Additional Requirements: (91) Delete Standard Bassoon Case

Cover for Artist Bassoon Case
Description: Recommended for orders that include the option to include the Artist Bassoon Case.
Catalog Number: 96
List Price: $95.00
Available On: IV, 222, 41, & 51
Standard Included On: III, 240, & 220
Additional Requirements: (95) Artist Bassoon Case

Cover for Standard Bassoon Case
Description: Recommended for models that come with the standard bassoon case.
Catalog Number: 95
List Price: $89.95
Available On: IV, 222, 41, & 51