Fox Model 5800 Professional Bb Clarinet

Fox Model 5800 Professional Bb Clarinet

Palen Music Center is proud to introduce the Fox Model 5800 Professional Bb Clarinet, an instrument that brings Fox Products' legendary legacy of American-made craftsmanship into the world of premium woodwinds. Handcrafted entirely at their state-of-the-art facilities in South Whitley, Indiana, the Model 5800 is engineered to provide the perfect balance of modern precision and unmatched acoustic warmth. Designed for the most discerning clarinetists, this instrument boasts an exceptionally even scale across all registers and a rich, focused tone that effortlessly projects in major concert halls while retaining the delicate nuance required for intimate performances. Ready to perform straight out of the box, each clarinet undergoes meticulous factory setup and a rigorous play-testing process by Fox’s in-house specialists. Combining mechanical innovations that repair technicians will love with the expressive flexibility performers crave, the Fox Model 5800 stands as a highly dependable and inspiring partner for your musical journey.

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  Highlights

American-Made Craftsmanship: Entirely designed, manufactured, and rigorously play-tested at the Fox Products facilities in South Whitley, Indiana.

Innovative Micro-Adjustable Ergonomics: Features a groundbreaking thumb screw adjustable thumb rest with an automatic locking mechanism and built-in neck strap ring for personalized comfort.

Technician-Friendly Adjusting Screws: Equipped with custom adjusting screws for the bridge, left thumb ring, throat G#, left F/C, crow’s foot, and left Ab/Eb for effortless fine-tuning without key disassembly.

Premium Acoustic Wood: Constructed from select, unstained premium Grenadilla wood paired with silver-plated keywork, posts, and a silver-plated bell ring.

Advanced Pad & Key Engineering: Features a uniquely beveled factory synthetic register pad for improved venting alongside high-quality leather pads on the four largest keys for a secure, airtight seal.

  Specifications

Key: Bb

Level: Professional

Body Material: Select Unstained Grenadilla Wood

Key System: Boehm (18 keys, 6 rings)

Key Plating: Silver-plated

Springs: Stainless steel wire springs and arbors

Screws: Teflon-tipped stainless steel adjusting screws

Pads: High-quality synthetic pads with premium leather pads on the four largest keys

Thumb Rest: Micro-adjustable with thumb screw and stainless steel neck strap ring

Trill Keys: In-line "jelly bean" ergonomic design

Tenon Sockets: Nickel silver lined lower joint tenon socket

Barrels Included: Cylindrical Classic (CY-CL) 65mm and 66mm

Included Accessories: Fox premium clarinet case, silk clarinet swab, cork grease, care cloth, and humidifier