Detail 01
Full Conservatory key system
The complete set of alternate fingerings and trills. Fewer awkward cross-fingerings in fast passages and difficult keys.
Product detailSKU #1274228069673
FoxModel 500 English Horn With Single Case
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Full-conservatory grenadilla English horn with a case included. For professional and conservatory players who need the complete key layout for demanding repertoire.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral English horn chairs with heavy solo repertoire
- Doublers who need every alternate fingering available
- Conservatory players building a career instrument
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Outdoor, marching or cold-weather playing where wood is at risk
- Players who only occasionally double on English horn
- Anyone who wants low-maintenance plastic
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
Grenadilla wood body
Dense wood with a dark, focused tone. It also moves with humidity and can crack if broken in carelessly.
Detail 03
Third octave key
Steadier response and better intonation at the very top of the range, where the horn otherwise fights you.
Detail 04
Cork pads
Seal tightly on small tone holes and respond fast. They dry out over time and need periodic replacement.
Detail 05
Silver plated keys
Warm grip and easy feel under the fingers. Plating tarnishes and eventually wears at heavy contact points.
Detail 06
Single case
Holds the horn alone, not an oboe alongside it. Doublers carrying both instruments need a second case.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Wood needs a break-in period — short sessions at first, then build up playing time
- 02Swab after every session and keep humidity stable to reduce crack risk
- 03Reeds, bocal preferences and a stand are separate purchases to plan for
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between full and modified conservatory?
Full conservatory carries the complete key and trill set. Modified leaves out some of the least-used keys, which simplifies the mechanism but limits alternate fingerings in hard passages.
02Will the wood crack?
It can if the horn is played hard when new or stored in swinging temperature and humidity. Break it in gradually, swab it out, and keep it away from heat and dry air.
03Does it come with a case?
Yes, a single case that holds the English horn on its own. It will not carry an oboe alongside it.
04Is the third octave key necessary?
Not for every part, but it makes the extreme high register far more dependable. If your repertoire lives up there, it earns its place.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Keys
- Silver Plated
1 detailsBody & build
- Body
- Grenadilla Wood
3 detailsOther
- Key System
- Full Conservatory
- Extra Features
- Third Octave Key
- Pads
- Cork
