Used Fox Renard Model 51 Student Bassoon – Vintage 1982

The Fox Renard Model 51 Bassoon is a quality American-made student instrument known for its warm, rich tone, dependable construction, and excellent playability. Manufactured by Fox Products in South Whitley, Indiana, USA, the Renard series has earned an outstanding reputation among music educators, students, and school band programs for its durability, reliability, and craftsmanship.

The Model 51 features a specially designed short-reach key system that accommodates players with smaller hands, making it an excellent choice for younger bassoonists and beginning students. Its durable polypropylene body provides excellent resistance to temperature and humidity changes while delivering the warm, resonant sound associated with traditional bassoons.

Manufactured in approximately 1982, this vintage Fox Renard Model 51 features a black polypropylene body, silver-colored keywork, and traditional German-style bassoon construction. Its American-made craftsmanship and student-friendly design make it a dependable instrument for school band programs, advancing students, and musicians seeking a quality bassoon at an affordable price.

This bassoon is used and in good to very good condition, showing scratches, surface wear, and cosmetic signs of use consistent with its age. The keywork shows some surface wear, but the instrument remains an excellent choice for students and musicians looking for a quality American-made bassoon.

This bassoon has been professionally serviced by our repair shop and is ready to play!

Specifications:

• Brand: Fox / Renard
• Model: 51
• Instrument: Bassoon
• Level: Student
• Key: C
• Body Material: Polypropylene
• Body Finish: Black
• Keywork: Silver-colored Metal
• Key System: German System / Short-Reach Keywork
• Design: Student-Friendly Short-Reach Configuration
• Manufactured In: South Whitley, Indiana, USA
• Manufacturing Year: Approximately 1982
• Serial Number: 10514
• Condition: Used – Good to Very Good
• Bocal: Includes One Bocal
• Case: Includes Hard-Shell Case with Black Plush Interior