Renard 51 Bassoon-Plastic (Short Reach)

Description

MECHANISM – 18% nickel silver keys with nickel plating. Metal tubes extending into the bore in the finger holes of the wing and boot joints to prevent water from entering the tone holes. All posts are set with epoxy and spring posts are locked with screws.WING – No High D octave key. Plateau key covers the D hole to reduce finger stretch.BOOT – No C# Trill key. No Thumb G#. No Bb Trill key. Keys have been moved closer together to eliminate wide stretches. Rollers on Eb and Db keys.BASS – Has Eb and Db moved closer to other keys. Rollers on Eb and Db keys.BODY – Polypropylene, molded with critical dimensions machine finished. Body Lock.ACCESSORIES – Fine plush-lined case, 2 reeds, neck strap, 2 drop swabs, seat strap.INTONATION – A-440 plus or minus one cent, covering all notes. (Measured at 72 degrees F.)BOCALS – Numbers 1 and 2 C Bore.