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An Ideal Instrument for Aspiring Oboists





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The Fox Renard Protege 333 is a spectacular Intermediate instrument and a popular choice among music educators. Featuring a durable plastic resin body, the Fox 333 is built to withstand normal wear and tear. Like all of the company's instruments, the Fox 333 has exceptional keywork, including a modified key system with silver-plated keys, thanks to Fox's experienced artisans and assemblers. The Fox 333 intermediate oboe is a wonderful choice for concert bands and musicians returning to the oboe after a break. Plus, Fox includes a high-quality case, a premium 6-reed case and reed, a care cloth, a silk swab, and cork grease ? all thoughtful touches that Sweetwater oboists enjoy.





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High-quality plastic resin body is ultra-stable with a sweet sound





The Fox 333 features a durable high-quality plastic resin body, which mimics the look and feel of grenadilla and exhibits a warm, rich tonality on par with wooden instruments. Resistant to damage caused by temperature fluctuations, humidity, and the occasional drops and dings, the Fox 333 requires minimal maintenance and will serve developing players well for years. Additionally, the Fox 333 is outfitted with cork pads on the low C and above and bladder pads on the low B and Bb keys.





Modified conservatory key system lets you explore new techniques





Fox pours their heart into their keywork and it shows. Beyond offering a plethora of key options, Fox plates all of their keys in-house, and every key is hand mounted by their team of expert assemblers. The Fox 333 oboe offers a modified conservatory key system with silver-plated keys, which includes a left-hand F, an F resonance mechanism, an F# key tab, a B tab, a solid C# mechanism, a low Bb, and numerous trill keys. Get ready to expand your repertoire with new techniques and enjoy the full capability of your instrument!





Fox Products: a storied commitment to excellence





As the principal bassoonist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1922 to 1949, Hugo Fox was a dedicated and passionate musician. After retiring from performing, Hugo devoted himself to crafting a world-class bassoon made in the United States, leveraging his intimate knowledge of the instrument. In the summer of 1949, he returned to his hometown of South Whitley, Indiana, to found the Fox Products Corporation. Focusing solely on bassoons, contrabassoons, oboes, and English horns, Fox produces premium instruments for every player level. Fox instruments are precisely manufactured using the highest-quality materials, including hand-selected and cured woods, and they offer an incredible range of keywork options to satisfy any musician's unique needs. Today, Fox Products continues to honor Hugo’s commitment to excellence, superior design, and unparalleled craftsmanship.





Fox Renard Protege 333 Intermediate Oboe Features:


High-quality plastic resin body is durable and toneful


Modified conservatory key system with silver-plated keys


Stainless steel arbors and wire springs and Teflon-tipped stainless steel adjusting screws


Cork pads on low C and above and bladder pads on low B and Bb keys


Includes left-hand F, F# key tab, F resonance mechanism, B tab, solid C# mechanism, and low Bb with vent key


Trill keys: Ab-Bb; G#-A; C-D; B-C#


Includes a high-quality case, reed case and reed, care cloth, silk swab, and cork grease