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... child and make repairs impossible. Saxophone Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. ■ To obtain maximum life out of the instrument. • Before assembling the instrument, use a cloth to remove dust or dirt from the joint section. • After playing, remove moisture from the instrument. (➞ See "Instrument Maintenance" on page 15.) • Check and perform maintenance on the instrument regularly. (➞...
... child and make repairs impossible. Saxophone Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. ■ To obtain maximum life out of the instrument. • Before assembling the instrument, use a cloth to remove dust or dirt from the joint section. • After playing, remove moisture from the instrument. (➞ See "Instrument Maintenance" on page 15.) • Check and perform maintenance on the instrument regularly. (➞...
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Nomenclature Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone * An alto saxophone is shown in the photo. 4 1 / ) 0 Soprano Saxophone Baritone Saxophone 4 / ) ) 4 1 / 0 2 6 - 6 Reverse Side * 6 / Ligature 4 Mouthpiece ) Neck 0 Neck Screw 1 Octave Key 6 Bell * 2 Upper Bow * Bow - Key Guard Water Key Strap Ring Thumb Hook * Improvements may change the design and specifications without notice. 12
Nomenclature Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone * An alto saxophone is shown in the photo. 4 1 / ) 0 Soprano Saxophone Baritone Saxophone 4 / ) ) 4 1 / 0 2 6 - 6 Reverse Side * 6 / Ligature 4 Mouthpiece ) Neck 0 Neck Screw 1 Octave Key 6 Bell * 2 Upper Bow * Bow - Key Guard Water Key Strap Ring Thumb Hook * Improvements may change the design and specifications without notice. 12
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...is difficult to use excessive force, which may damage the instrument. 3. Loosen the neck screw, hold the neck then insert it directly into the neck receiver, apply a little cork grease on the neck's joint section. 13 Neck Screw 4. Assembly Before Assembling the Instrument Since the walls of ... it is difficult to put too much pressure on the instrument in some water). 2. Moisten the end of the way onto the neck cork using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. After aligning the neck, tighten the neck screw to the body...
...is difficult to use excessive force, which may damage the instrument. 3. Loosen the neck screw, hold the neck then insert it directly into the neck receiver, apply a little cork grease on the neck's joint section. 13 Neck Screw 4. Assembly Before Assembling the Instrument Since the walls of ... it is difficult to put too much pressure on the instrument in some water). 2. Moisten the end of the way onto the neck cork using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. After aligning the neck, tighten the neck screw to the body...
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...) to secure the reed. Play a tuning note - • If the pitch is high, pull the mouthpiece slightly off of the mouthpiece on the neck. Reed Ligature Screws ● Tuning the Instrument Tuning is low, push the mouthpiece a little further onto the neck. 6. Since air temperature or the temperature of the instrument will have an effect on the instrument. 7. Assembly 5. Place the strap...
...) to secure the reed. Play a tuning note - • If the pitch is high, pull the mouthpiece slightly off of the mouthpiece on the neck. Reed Ligature Screws ● Tuning the Instrument Tuning is low, push the mouthpiece a little further onto the neck. 6. Since air temperature or the temperature of the instrument will have an effect on the instrument. 7. Assembly 5. Place the strap...
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...Instrument Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing the instrument, use a cleaning swab (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to clean the inside of the instrument. ● Remove the reed, then use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from the inside of the instrument... On baritone saxophones, remove moisture using the water keys. ● Use a polishing cloth to wipe the instrument's surface. * When wiping be careful not to apply excessive force on the keys or damage the pads. * Take care not to let...
...Instrument Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing the instrument, use a cleaning swab (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to clean the inside of the instrument. ● Remove the reed, then use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from the inside of the instrument... On baritone saxophones, remove moisture using the water keys. ● Use a polishing cloth to wipe the instrument's surface. * When wiping be careful not to apply excessive force on the keys or damage the pads. * Take care not to let...
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Key Post ● Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) to remove fine dirt or dust from the neck interior. 6. Use a small piece of gauze to wipe the surfaces taking care not to place any excessive pressure on key surfaces. ● Remove dirt from getting wet which may result in ...much oil. * Completely remove any oil on the keys. * Make sure that the pin springs, key cork, etc., are not effected when wiping the instrument. phone neck brush (sold separately) with a cleaning swab drawn through . After the dirt is narrow making it hard to draw the swab all the way through...
Key Post ● Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) to remove fine dirt or dust from the neck interior. 6. Use a small piece of gauze to wipe the surfaces taking care not to place any excessive pressure on key surfaces. ● Remove dirt from getting wet which may result in ...much oil. * Completely remove any oil on the keys. * Make sure that the pin springs, key cork, etc., are not effected when wiping the instrument. phone neck brush (sold separately) with a cleaning swab drawn through . After the dirt is narrow making it hard to draw the swab all the way through...
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... in the case after playing. • The pad does not open sufficiently. ➞ Excessive pressure on the keys may correct the problem. Please treat the instrument with care. Be careful and treat the instrument with care. Mouthpiece is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune Take the instrument to your dealer for repair. The keys are stiff If the...
... in the case after playing. • The pad does not open sufficiently. ➞ Excessive pressure on the keys may correct the problem. Please treat the instrument with care. Be careful and treat the instrument with care. Mouthpiece is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune Take the instrument to your dealer for repair. The keys are stiff If the...
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Este documento se ha impreso en papel sin cloro alguno, con tinta de soja FDG TPZJOL 2500857 0712POCP-C0 XXXXXXXX Printed in Japan Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt. This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Ce document a été imprimé sur du papier non blanchi au chlore avec de l'encre d'huile de soja.
Este documento se ha impreso en papel sin cloro alguno, con tinta de soja FDG TPZJOL 2500857 0712POCP-C0 XXXXXXXX Printed in Japan Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt. This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Ce document a été imprimé sur du papier non blanchi au chlore avec de l'encre d'huile de soja.