Fox Model 500
Professional English Horn - The Fox Model 500 is the original all-grenadilla professional English horn developed in conjunction with Grover Schiltz of the Chicago Symphony. Known for its superb intonation, ease of playing, and mechanical stability, this English horn offers advanced players the breadth and complexity of tone required for orchestral playing.
Standard Features
Select grenadilla body
Nickel silver lined tenon sockets
Nickel silver caps on tenon shoulders
Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and bell ring
Stainless steel arbors and wire springs
Teflon-tipped stainless steel adjusting screws
High-quality cork pads on low C and above
High-quality bladder pad on low B key
Thumb rest with ring
Standard Keywork
Full conservatory key system handmade in the United States
Third octave key
Split plate half hole
B tab
Assembly key with C-D and B-C# trills
Adjustable A♭-B♭ trill key
G#-A trill key
F# key tab
Left hand F key
F resonance mechanism
Split D ring mechanism
Articulated C# mechanism
Low C-C# trill key
Low B with vent key
Open hole A, E, and D keys
Bocals
Two XL bocals
Accessories
Fox English horn case
Three-reed case and reed
Tenon cork caps
Silk swab
Cork grease
Care cloth
Screwdriver
Humidifier
