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A plastic resin and grenadilla wood version of Fox’s most popular oboe design, the Fox Renard Artist 330 Hybrid is an ideal intermediate instrument for advanced players. Featuring a durable plastic resin upper joint and a grenadilla lower joint, the Fox 330 Hybrid’s body is built to withstand normal wear and tear. The same is true for its keywork, which Fox’s experienced artisans equipped with hard-wearing stainless steel arbors and springs. The Fox 330 Hybrid 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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Plastic resin and grenadilla wood combine for gorgeous sound and longevity





The Fox 330 Hybrid features a durable, high-quality plastic resin upper joint and a grenadilla lower joint. The upper joint benefits from added stability and durability, while the grenadilla bottom ? where your sound comes to life ? gets a classy upgrade, mimicking the warm, rich tonality you expect from fully wooden instruments. The upper joint is also less susceptible to cracking than a traditional grenadilla joint, meaning it’s less of a worry when playing in less-than-optimal conditions.





Modified conservatory key system lets you explore new techniques





Fox pours a lot of heart into keywork, and it shows. Beyond offering more standard keywork features at this price point than its competitors, Fox plates all of their keys in-house, and every key is hand mounted by their team of expert craftspeople. The Fox 330 Hybrid oboe leverages a modified conservatory key system with silver-plated keys, which includes a third octave key, a left-hand F, an F resonance mechanism, an F# key tab, a B tab, an articulated C# mechanism, a low Bb with vent key, 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 the company offers 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 Artist 330 Hybrid Intermediate Oboe Features:


Intermediate-level oboe for advanced players


Plastic resin upper joint with a grenadilla lower joint create the perfect balance of durability and gorgeous tone


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 3rd octave key, left-hand F, F# key tab, F resonance mechanism, B tab, articulated C# mechanism, and low Bb with vent key


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


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