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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... instrument may be exposed to abnormal temperatures, humidity, etc. If children are using
The precautions given below concern the proper and safe use of the instrument,...children's mouths and reach of trouble when playing.
Also, perform instrument maintenance in irreparable damage.
17 Bassoon
Owner's Manual
Precautions Please read before using the instrument, a guardian should be ...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... conditioner, etc. Special Care for Wooden Instruments
The body of the bassoon is made from maple so it is sensitive to the environment in which the instrument is used and the manner in which the instrument is treated.
● During the winter season, wait until the instrument is warmed up and the instrument laid down on a stable surface...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
Nomenclature
q
w
e
q Bell Joint
r
w Whisper Key
e Bocal (Crook)
r Bass Joint
t Tenor (Wing) Joint
y Strap Ring
u Hand Rest
i Double (Boot) Joint
t
o Protector Cap
y u
i
o
* Due to improvements, specifications and/
or design may change without notice.
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
... the opposite direction when keys are protected from natural wood and precision metal parts.When holding or assembling the instrument, make sure that there is even spacing between the tenor joint's curved ... lining and the bass joint's socket. Assembly
Before Assembling the Instrument (Please pay close attention to the following)
The bassoon is made from damage due to apply too much cork grease...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... the hand rest into its holder
stopping at the opposite end, and insert the bell section into the bass joint. Continue to insert the bass joint, all the
way...
the hand rest. Tighten the ring on the bell key pad. Fully insert
21 Bass Joint Insert halfway
Assembly
Attaching the Bell
• As shown in the illustration below, gently hold the bell key pad down to raise the connection at a...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... you don't have the time to the cork before assembling.
■ Tuning
● The Yamaha Bassoon is supplied with cork. When exchanging the bocal to adjust the pitch, pay close attention to the corks before assembling. Also, some models use cork on
the tenor joint is applied to the whisper key's pad. Whisper Key
2. If...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
Remove moisture from the instrument). Assembly
Take Care When Handling the Bassoon Don't let moisture accumulate in the wider of the parts. Remove the bell and bass joints as one
section, then remove the bell from the bass joint (the bell can, however, be removed from the bass joint before removing the bass joint from the double...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
...holes. Double Joint Maintenance
1.
Remove moisture collected in the U-Tube
from the narrower side of the instrument after playing.
■ Caring for the tenor joint)
through the other to blow out any moisture...If moisture is present there.
2. Run a cleaning swab (for the Instrument's Interior
Tenor Joint Maintenance
1. As shown in the double joint's wider tube, remove the U-Tube ...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... swab through the opposite end to secure.
25 3. Tighten both nuts evenly to remove moisture.
6.
Maintenance
* Take care not to damage with cork with the instrument's bore and the bolts. Remove moisture from the bassoon.
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... cloth once or twice a month to wipe the instrument's surface.
2. Use a tone hole cleaner to
wipe the key surfaces.
* Wipe off any excess oil.
3. Apply a small amount of key oil between the keys and body.
26 Key and Pad Maintenance
1. Maintenance
Bass Joint and Bell Joint Maintenance
A cleaning swab (for the double joint...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... the Following When Storing the Instrument
● Never place an object on the case that may apply pressure to the instrument's keys or body.
● Never apply excessive force to the instrument or case.
● Make sure the instrument is stored in its case when not in use.
● Do not warm the instrument with air from, or put...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... joint cork. Springs may have many small screws, check for repair.
➞ Proper application of the cork. At this case, take the instrument to your dealer for repair.
➞ Sudden changes in temperature or humidity can make sure you are finished playing, place the instrument in the intervals between performance and during breaks between practice. If...
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