Contrabassoon Profile: Fox (early 90's) + Bach Cello Suite Minuet #2 on Contra

Описание: Here's an up close and personal look at a Fox contrabassoon! I'll share some information and pictures of the instrument then play the 2nd Minuet from the Bach Cello Suite so you can hear how it sounds.

(DISCLAIMER: I have NOT been paid to make these videos. They're for you to learn more about contrabassoons!)

There were't any videos on YouTube about the different Contra makers, so I though I would do a few videos for people who want to find out more about the various instruments out there.

Thanks to Steve Heintz for lending me his horn for a few weeks to do this video and to Chip Owen who gave me a tour of the Fox factory last Thanksgiving.

Overall info about the Fox:
made in South Whitley, Indiana USA
based off a 1960's Heckel.
started making contras in 1971
Better horn than #008 (mid '70s) which I played back in Ohio.
improved tone and intonation
stronger metal (started in late 80's)
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Physically,
uses wooden arch at the very top
highly customizable keyword
base model is without many rollers though.
available in brown or black
bottom peg is a bit thin
High Eb is middle finger only
Dark tone
Suggest a bright bocal like a Heckel #C2

I also hope to review more instruments. Please contact me [email protected] if you can help me make this happen. Thanks!
• Amati
• Heckel
• Moennig Adler
• Mollenhauer
• Püchner

Hosted by Jonathan Westerling in Sausalito. Video recorded on a GoPro with audio recorded on a ZoomH4. Thanks to Manu for her helpful suggestions. :-)