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What is the difference between a Fox 240 and a Fox 220 bassoon?

Q: I know that the 240 is a short bore and the 220 is a long bore but I don't know what that means. Do they sound any different and are they a different size? Also what is a Fox 222 because that is what I play on now.

A: The following are excerpts from the stie listed below (there is a lot more info. there on bassoons and may be worth reading....

"There are currently four acoustical variations in the design of Fox Bassoons. Each has a distinctive tone quality and each presents variations in the compromise between security and flexibility.

The oldest design is the "Long Bore." It is identified by a very warm "round" tone, evenly balanced, with excellent intonation throughout the entire range. It is currently used to make Fox Models I, II, III, and IV and Renard Models 220, 222, 41, and 51.

The most flexible design is the "Short Bore." It is characterized by a tone quality that has a stronger tenor component than the "Long Bore." It is voiced to permit the performer to open up and "sing" in solo register and its tenor component lends itself to solo performance. Fox Models 101 and 201 and Renard Model 240 are "Short Bore" bassoons.

The Model 601 is the slightly longer version. It is slightly flatter and has a slightly warmer tone.

The Model 660 is slightly shorter, is pitched slightly higher, and is a little more open. Both are designed to accommodate a wide range of mechanical options, with the player being encouraged to select those that are most appealing, including the type of wood." (quoted from website listed below)

Bassoon making by Fox 1-7

fábrica, madera, primer orificio en la madera. Factory, wood, first hole in the wood.

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Source: Bassoon Talk