Fox Renard Model 335 Professional Wood Oboe with 3rd Octave Key SN 32941

Fox Renard Model 335 Oboe Overview

The Fox Renard Model 335 is a professional, full conservatory wood oboe built for players who need consistent response, accurate intonation, and a centered tone across the full range. This example includes the optional 3rd octave key and is a solid wood instrument.

Fox Renard Model 335 Oboe Specifications

• Instrument type: Oboe
• Key: C
• Bore: Conservatory oboe bore (manufacturer specification varies by production)
• Body material: Grenadilla wood (African blackwood)
• Keywork: Full conservatory system
• Additional keywork: 3rd octave key (optional feature, included)
• Finish: Grenadilla wood body with silver-plated keywork
• Case: Original

Condition & Setup

Condition: excellent playing condition. 2 cracks have been solidly repaired in the body. Professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested to confirm proper mechanical regulation, sealing, and even response throughout the registers.

Who the Model 335 Oboe Is For

The Fox Renard Model 335 is a professional wooden conservatory oboe designed for advanced students, university players, serious amateurs, and working professionals who need a full-featured instrument for ensemble, solo, and orchestral repertoire. It is known for a focused, projecting sound concept with stable pitch and dependable articulation, and it is built to support controlled dynamics and clean interval work in both the low register and the upper octave range.

Within Fox’s Renard lineup, the 335 is positioned as a top-tier professional model with the full conservatory key set many players expect for modern performance requirements. The included 3rd octave key is especially helpful for players seeking additional stability and confidence in the high register and with certain fingerings.

Common Questions About The Fox Renard Model 335

Is the Fox Renard Model 335 suitable for professional use?

Yes. The Model 335 is a full conservatory, solid wood oboe intended for advanced and professional-level performance where reliable keywork, consistent response, and accurate intonation are required.

What does the 3rd octave key do on an oboe?

The 3rd octave key is an additional venting key used to improve response and pitch stability in certain high-register notes. It can make some upper-register passages feel more secure and can help with specific alternate fingerings depending on the reed and player setup.

What does “full conservatory keywork” mean on this oboe?

Full conservatory keywork refers to an expanded modern key system beyond basic student configurations, adding keys and linkages that support alternate fingerings, improved facility, and better technical options in demanding repertoire.

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