Model II Fox Renard Professional Bassoon: Originally designed by Hugo Fox for 27 years principal bassoon of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra the long bore design can be identified by a very warm "round" tone evenly balanced with excellent intonation throughout the entire range. It is the most secure design and its tone quality fits well into both chamber music and orchestral bassoon parts. It was redesigned and developed in 1970 with higher resonance levels under the supervi it features freedom of response intonation tonal quality and projection that will satisfy the requirements of the most discriminating performers.