One of the original Fox professional oboes, the Fox Model 400 is the all-grenadilla wood version of Fox's most traditional design. The 400 utilizes Fox’s original bore and tone hole design and has standard full conservatory keywork. The Model 400 is known for its sweet sound, stability, and intonation. Standard Features Select grenadilla wood body Nickel silver lined tenon sockets Nickel silver caps for lower tenon shoulders Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and bell ring Stainless steel arbors and wire springs Teflon-tipped stainless steel adjusting screws High-quality cork pads on low C and above High-quality bladder pads on low B and B♭ keys Standard Keywork Full conservatory key system handmade in the United States Third octave key B tab Assembly key with C-D and B-C♯ trills Adjustable A♭-B♭ trill key G♯-A trill key F# key tab Left hand F key F resonance mechanism Split D ring mechanism Low C-C♯ trill key Articulated C# mechanism Low B♭ with vent key Open hole B, A, G, E, and D keys Accessories Fox oboe case Six-reed case and reed Tenon cork caps Silk swab Cork grease Care cloth Humidifier Screwdriver Additional Options Philadelphia high D key
