FOX MODEL 400 FULL CONSERVATORY PRO GRANADILLA WOOD OBOE THIRD OCTAVE KEY WOW

Description

Up for auction is a gently used Fox model 400 professional full conservatory oboe with third octave key.  All keys move freely and the pads and key corks are in good condition. This oboe has no cracks present or repaired and the lightly tarnished silver plated keys have approximately 98% of plating intact. The body has several minor surface scratches from normal use, which don't affect performance. This oboe has a left hand F key, a split ring key, an alternate C key and a low Bb resonance bell key. There are no gouges, nicks or other bore issues. The serial number is in the upper 23,xxx range, which dates manufacture to approximately 2005. Included is a used wood oboe case, two wood tenon caps, a Fox cork grease container, a reed case and a zippered case cover(with shoulder strap). This oboe plays fine now and has recently been shop adjusted for good play condition. However, a minor adjustment may be needed after shipping or for personal preference.
The following are the manufacturer's specifications:
Fox Model 400 Professional Oboe
Fox oboes are quickly gaining the same stellar reputation as Fox bassoons. Outstanding craftsmanship and meticulous care make Fox oboes the choice of students, teachers, and professionals alike.  Select Granadilla body with metal lined tenon sockets and silver plated posts, bands, and bell rings. Stainless steel arbors and wire springs. Nickel silver keys with 18% nickel silver hinge tubing and heavy silver plating.  Handmade full conservatory mechanism including split ring Eb-E trill key, F# key tab, and low Bb key. Cork pads on low C and above. Teflon tipped stainless steel adjusting screws.  Individually hand tuned to A-440 pitch at 72 degrees Fahrenheit, with maximum resonance and projection.
Features
Key of C, pitch A-440
Select grenadilla wood body specially processed for dimensional stability and tone quality
Full conservatory system
Nickel silver keys with 18% nickel silver hinge tubing and heavy silverplating
Teflon-tipped stainless steel adjusting screws
Silver-plated posts, bands, and bell ring
Low Bb key
Winning U.S. bidder to pay .00 for FedEx Ground shipping, handling and insurance(shipping to Hawaii and Alaska will be somewhat higher). Expedited shipping is available for an additional cost when requested before purchase. The insured package will be shipped to the winning bidder's physical address with signature confirmation.  NO P.O. boxes!!
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