Detail 01
Maple body
Wood body responds to humidity and needs break-in, but gives the warmer, more flexible core players expect from a bassoon.
Product detailSKU #1274228069654
FoxRenard Model 240 Bassoon
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Maple-body Fox bassoon at the top of the Renard line, priced for a serious student moving into conservatory or professional playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Conservatory-track students needing an instrument that lasts through a degree
- Orchestral and wind ensemble players wanting a long-term primary bassoon
- Doublers who need a bassoon that holds up under regular section work
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-year band students; the money is far ahead of the need
- Buyers wanting a low-cost instrument for occasional or casual playing
- Anyone unwilling to maintain wood through seasonal humidity swings
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Renard line
Fox's step-up family, built below their top professional models but above entry-level rental stock.
Detail 03
$11,995 price
Puts this in serious-student and professional territory, not a first bassoon for a middle school player.
Detail 04
Fox build
Common in US school and university programs, so techs and repair parts are widely available.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Budget for reeds; they are consumable and a constant ongoing cost
- 02Confirm exactly what ships with it before ordering, especially bocal and case
- 03A wood bassoon needs a controlled humidity case and careful break-in
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a beginner bassoon?
No. At $11,995 this is aimed at advancing students and professionals. A beginner is better served by a school rental or entry-level model.
02What is the body made of?
Maple.
03How is this different from the Renard 220?
Both are maple-body Renard bassoons; the 240 sits higher in the line and costs about $1,200 more.
04Does it need special care?
Yes. Wood bassoons need humidity control, gradual break-in when new, and regular pad and key service from a woodwind tech.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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