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The concept of what is now Fox Products Corporation began in Hugo Fox's imagination sometime between 1922 and 1949, the years when he was principal bassoonist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He founded his company in South Whitley, Indiana, during the summer of 1949 and the first bassoon was completed in November 1951. During that first production year, 12 instruments were finished and delivered. More »

The reputation of Lorée instruments is based on both tradition and advanced techniques. So, they are still handcrafted from carefully selected pieces of Grenadilla wood from Mozambique stored for more than five years. But today, the wood is dried in an air-conditioned environment leading to greater stability. According to time-honoured traditions, keys are forged from solid nickel-silver then plated with a thick coat of silver gold. More »