Detail 01
Full German key system
The Heckel-pattern layout used by nearly all orchestral bassoonists, so standard fingering charts and teaching apply directly.
Product detailSKU #1274228069662
FoxModel 222 Bassoon With High D
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Maple bassoon with full German keywork, high D key and long bore, silver-plated keys. For advancing players who need the full fingering set.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students moving into repertoire that calls for high D and above
- Orchestral players who need complete German-system keywork
- Wind ensemble bassoonists wanting a warm, long-bore sound
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners who will not use the extended upper register
- Buyers wanting the least expensive route into the instrument
- Players sensitive to silver plating on the skin
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
High D key
Makes the upper register above high C far more reliable, which advanced solo and orchestral parts require.
Detail 03
Long bore
Favors a darker, rounder tone with more resistance, versus the brighter response of a shorter bore.
Detail 04
Maple body
Wood responds to humidity and needs break-in, but delivers the warm core expected in orchestral playing.
Detail 05
Silver-plated keys
Smooth feel and good wear resistance, but it tarnishes and can react with some players' skin.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reeds are consumable and a continuing expense; plan for them separately
- 02Confirm what ships in the box, particularly the bocal and case
- 03New wood bassoons need gradual break-in and stable humidity to avoid cracking
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the high D key do?
It secures notes in the register above high C, which many advanced orchestral and solo parts require. Without it those notes are far less reliable.
02Is this the German or French system?
Full German, the Heckel-pattern system used by most orchestral bassoonists worldwide.
03What does long bore mean for the sound?
More resistance and a darker, rounder tone compared to a shorter bore, which speaks brighter and more freely.
04Will the silver keys tarnish?
Yes. Silver plating tarnishes with air and skin contact. Wipe the keys down after playing and it stays in good shape.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Keys
- Silver Plated
2 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Maple
- Body
- Maple
2 detailsOther
- Key System
- Full German
- Bore
- Long
