Fox Model 520 English Horn Standard

The Fox Model 520 English Horn is a high-quality instrument designed for discerning players seeking an authentic sound. Its full conservatory system, featuring stainless steel mechanisms and nickel silver keys, provides a broad range and nuanced response. The handcrafted resin body is meticulously tuned by Fox craftsmen to produce a warm, resonant tone with projection.

Full Conservatory System Offers Unparalleled Control

The Model 520's full conservatory system gives you complete command over the English horn's expressive range. Stainless steel springs and Teflon-tipped screws ensure a smooth, precise feel, while 18% nickel silver keywork is silver-plated for durability and esthetics. Additional keys like the third octave and low B vent provide access to the instrument's full tonal spectrum. The result is an English horn that responds intuitively to your breath and embouchure.

Handcrafted Resin Body Produces a Lush, Resonant Tone

At the heart of the Model 520's tone is its handcrafted resin body, which provides a resonant chamber for sound to develop fully. Fox craftsmen hand-finish each body to exacting standards, ensuring an ideal surface for vibration. The result is a tone that is warm, rich and sustaining, with a breadth and depth of overtones that give English horn its distinctive voice.

Individually Hand Tuned for Optimal Resonance

Before it leaves the Fox workshop, each Model 520 English horn is individually tested and tuned to achieve maximum resonance, projection and an accurate pitch. Tuning the instrument as a whole, rather than mechanically, allows Fox craftsmen to account for interactions between the bore, tone holes, key heights and other factors that influence the horn's tone. You can be assured of receiving an instrument that performs optimally and is ready to make music.

Premium Accessories for Complete Protection

The Model 520 English horn comes with a durable case, bocals, reeds, cork grease and other necessities to keep your instrument protected and in working order. The French-style case is fitted to the specific contours of the horn, while two standard bocals—numbers 2 and 3—provide tonal options for different musical situations. With premium Fox accessories, you have everything needed to play and care for your English horn.

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