Exquisite craftsmanship and musicality at an accessible price.
The Fox Renard Model 333 Protégé Oboe is an ideal choice for beginning oboe players. Featuring a high-quality plastic resin body and a modified conservatory key system with silver-plated keys, this intermediate oboe produces a warm, rich tone. This thoughtfully designed, precision-crafted oboe will inspire students for years to come.
The Fox 333 oboe features a durable plastic resin body that provides the stability and tone of wood without its fragility. Hand-reamed and finished by Fox's expert craftsmen, the resin body produces a sweet, resonant sound comparable to high-quality grenadilla wood. Resilient and low maintenance, the Fox 333's resin body ensures an instrument that will withstand the rigors of practice and performance all while inspiring a love of music.
Fox's modified conservatory key system offers intermediate oboists a full range of techniques to explore. In addition to essential keys like the left-hand F, F resonance mechanism, and low B-flat, the Fox 333 includes numerous trill keys—A-flat to B-flat, G-sharp to A, C to D, and B to C-sharp—that enable musicians to develop advanced skills. With stainless steel arbors and wire springs, and silver-plated keys, the Fox 333's key system provides a high level of responsiveness and control for aspiring oboists.
A high-quality case protects the instrument during transport and storage. An included reed case and handmade reed provide an ideal start, while a silk swab and cork grease help keep the oboe in pristine, working condition. With these and other thoughtful extras, the Fox 333 oboe package has everything needed to begin a musical journey.
For over 70 years, Fox Products Corporation has crafted premium woodwind instruments for musicians at every level. Built on a commitment to excellence, superior design, and unparalleled craftsmanship, Fox oboes provide professional quality and tone at student-friendly prices. An ideal first oboe for aspiring musicians, the Fox Renard Model 333 Protégé offers rich sound, durable construction, and essential features—all for an unmatched value.
The Fox 333 oboe features a durable plastic resin body that provides the stability and tone of wood without its fragility. Hand-reamed and finished by Fox's expert craftsmen, the resin body produces a sweet, resonant sound comparable to high-quality grenadilla wood. Resilient and low maintenance, the Fox 333's resin body ensures an instrument that will withstand the rigors of practice and performance all while inspiring a love of music.
Fox's modified conservatory key system offers intermediate oboists a full range of techniques to explore. In addition to essential keys like the left-hand F, F resonance mechanism, and low B-flat, the Fox 333 includes numerous trill keys—A-flat to B-flat, G-sharp to A, C to D, and B to C-sharp—that enable musicians to develop advanced skills. With stainless steel arbors and wire springs, and silver-plated keys, the Fox 333's key system provides a high level of responsiveness and control for aspiring oboists.
A high-quality case protects the instrument during transport and storage. An included reed case and handmade reed provide an ideal start, while a silk swab and cork grease help keep the oboe in pristine, working condition. With these and other thoughtful extras, the Fox 333 oboe package has everything needed to begin a musical journey.
For over 70 years, Fox Products Corporation has crafted premium woodwind instruments for musicians at every level. Built on a commitment to excellence, superior design, and unparalleled craftsmanship, Fox oboes provide professional quality and tone at student-friendly prices. An ideal first oboe for aspiring musicians, the Fox Renard Model 333 Protégé offers rich sound, durable construction, and essential features—all for an unmatched value.
Features
- Key of C, pitch A-440
- High-quality, hand-reamed plastic resin
- Simplified plateau system
- Nickel silver keys with 18% nickel silver hinge tubing and heavy silverplating
- Teflon-tipped stainless steel adjusting screws
- Silverplated posts, bands, and bell ring