Made of select maple and built like one of our world-class bassoons, the Tristan Model 580 English horn has all the depth and resonance for which Fox is known and is 25% lighter in weight than a standard grenadilla English horn. Maple adds a complexity of tone that both blends well in woodwind sections and projects well as a solo instrument.

Standard Features

• Select maple body with option of mahogany or bordeaux finish
• Lined throughout both upper and lower joints
• Silver-plated keys, posts, bands, and bell ring
• Teflon-tipped stainless steel adjusting screws
• High-quality cork pads on low C and above
• Thumb rest with ring
• Two XL bocals

Standard Keywork

• Full conservatory key system
• Third octave key
• Split D ring mechanism and low B with vent key
• Left hand F and F resonance mechanism
• Articulated C♯ mechanism
• C-D, adjustable A♭-B♭, G♯-A, B-C♯, and low C-D♭ trill keys