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If children are fully understood and obeyed. Do not throw or swing the instrument when others from any extreme conditions of temperature or humidity. Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of the finish's top coat which can result in damage to fall off of the pin springs found on the ring, which will make repairs impossible. The end of the hook, the instrument could drop. Take care as to provide greater key action. Strap Ring Stopper Screw Thumb Rest Caution-When Using the Strap Ring (Only for use caution. 13 Letting the instrument hang from heat sources such as ...
If children are fully understood and obeyed. Do not throw or swing the instrument when others from any extreme conditions of temperature or humidity. Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of the finish's top coat which can result in damage to fall off of the pin springs found on the ring, which will make repairs impossible. The end of the hook, the instrument could drop. Take care as to provide greater key action. Strap Ring Stopper Screw Thumb Rest Caution-When Using the Strap Ring (Only for use caution. 13 Letting the instrument hang from heat sources such as ...
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... heat sources such as that the mouthpiece cap is new, do not use it under the following precautions. ● After playing it for only about 20 to remove moisture or dirt. (See the "Instrument Maintenance" section on a stable surface with the keys facing up. ● After use, always store the instrument...
... heat sources such as that the mouthpiece cap is new, do not use it under the following precautions. ● After playing it for only about 20 to remove moisture or dirt. (See the "Instrument Maintenance" section on a stable surface with the keys facing up. ● After use, always store the instrument...
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Nomenclature Eb Clarinet Bb/A Clarinet q w e q w e r t t y u Alto Clarinet q w !0 r Bass Clarinet q !2 w r !1 !3 t t i u i u i i !4 q Mouthpiece i Bell w Ligature o Register Key e Barrel !0 Neck r Upper Joint !1 Upper Neck t Key !2 Lower Neck o y Main Body !3 Fastening Screw u Lower Joint !4 Peg Reverse Side Accessories ● Mouthpiece Cap ● Cork Grease ● Polishing Cloth * Improvements may change the design and specifications without notice. 15
Nomenclature Eb Clarinet Bb/A Clarinet q w e q w e r t t y u Alto Clarinet q w !0 r Bass Clarinet q !2 w r !1 !3 t t i u i u i i !4 q Mouthpiece i Bell w Ligature o Register Key e Barrel !0 Neck r Upper Joint !1 Upper Neck t Key !2 Lower Neck o y Main Body !3 Fastening Screw u Lower Joint !4 Peg Reverse Side Accessories ● Mouthpiece Cap ● Cork Grease ● Polishing Cloth * Improvements may change the design and specifications without notice. 15
Owners Manual
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When holding and assembling the instrument, take care not to apply too much. When applying cork grease, be careful not to place any excessive force on the keys. To link the upper and lower joint bridge keys together, hold the upper joint in the illustration and press the upper keys to raise the bridge key. Attach the mouthpiece to the lower joint. * Make sure the upper and lower bridge keys do not go together smoothly, apply a thin coat of natural wood and precision metal parts. If the joints still do not come into contact with each other. 4. Attach the barrel to the upper ...
When holding and assembling the instrument, take care not to apply too much. When applying cork grease, be careful not to place any excessive force on the keys. To link the upper and lower joint bridge keys together, hold the upper joint in the illustration and press the upper keys to raise the bridge key. Attach the mouthpiece to the lower joint. * Make sure the upper and lower bridge keys do not go together smoothly, apply a thin coat of natural wood and precision metal parts. If the joints still do not come into contact with each other. 4. Attach the barrel to the upper ...
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Holding the bottom of the bridge keys, align the upper and lower bridge keys and slide the upper and lower joints together without twisting. ● On the bass clarinet Attach the lower and upper neck sections and secure them with your right hand, slide the bell section partially onto the joint. 2. Assemble the upper and lower joints. Attach the neck to the upper joint. ● On the alto clarinet After attaching the mouthpiece to damage or bend these parts. bling the instrument. Hold down the pad plate on the bell with the fastening screw. bridge key 1. Assembly Alto ...
Holding the bottom of the bridge keys, align the upper and lower bridge keys and slide the upper and lower joints together without twisting. ● On the bass clarinet Attach the lower and upper neck sections and secure them with your right hand, slide the bell section partially onto the joint. 2. Assemble the upper and lower joints. Attach the neck to the upper joint. ● On the alto clarinet After attaching the mouthpiece to damage or bend these parts. bling the instrument. Hold down the pad plate on the bell with the fastening screw. bridge key 1. Assembly Alto ...
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As the reed and mouthpiece are easily damaged, always keep the mouthpiece covered with its pitch, the instrument should first be warmed up before tuning by blowing air through it. ● A, Bb, & Eb Clarinets Push in or pull out on the ligature as shown in some water. When the pitch is low. ● Alto Clarinet Push in or pull out the neck to tune the alto clarinet. Neck ● Bass Clarinet After loosening the fastening screw, push in or pull out the neck to tune the bass clarinet. When the pitch is not being played. Assembly ■ Attaching the Reed 1. From the tip end ...
As the reed and mouthpiece are easily damaged, always keep the mouthpiece covered with its pitch, the instrument should first be warmed up before tuning by blowing air through it. ● A, Bb, & Eb Clarinets Push in or pull out on the ligature as shown in some water. When the pitch is low. ● Alto Clarinet Push in or pull out the neck to tune the alto clarinet. Neck ● Bass Clarinet After loosening the fastening screw, push in or pull out the neck to tune the bass clarinet. When the pitch is not being played. Assembly ■ Attaching the Reed 1. From the tip end ...
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The joint sections especially collect moisture, which can cause cracking, so dry the joints carefully with gauze. ● After removing the reed, use the supplied cleaning swab to clean the inside of the main body and neck. * Even during playing sessions, remove moisture from the body interior as often as possible. ● When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to completely remove the moisture. ● Use a soft cloth to remove dirt and oil from the mouthpiece and use a piece of gauze, to dry the reed...
The joint sections especially collect moisture, which can cause cracking, so dry the joints carefully with gauze. ● After removing the reed, use the supplied cleaning swab to clean the inside of the main body and neck. * Even during playing sessions, remove moisture from the body interior as often as possible. ● When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to completely remove the moisture. ● Use a soft cloth to remove dirt and oil from the mouthpiece and use a piece of gauze, to dry the reed...
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Instrument Maintenance ■ Once or Twice a Month Maintenance ● Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) to remove any dirt from inside the tone holes or the spaces between the keys. * Be careful not to bend any parts. * Be careful not to damage the pads. ● Apply a small amount of key oil (sold separately) to the mechanism then move the keys to allow the oil to spread evenly. * Do not apply too much oil. * Completely remove any oil on key surfaces. 20
Instrument Maintenance ■ Once or Twice a Month Maintenance ● Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) to remove any dirt from inside the tone holes or the spaces between the keys. * Be careful not to bend any parts. * Be careful not to damage the pads. ● Apply a small amount of key oil (sold separately) to the mechanism then move the keys to allow the oil to spread evenly. * Do not apply too much oil. * Completely remove any oil on key surfaces. 20
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If the body cracks, take the instrument to your dealer for repair. ➞ Sudden changes in the winter. The keys are bent, take the instrument to the keys. When assembling the instrument, be careful not to the instrument in its case. The joint is not clear, or the instrument plays out of cork grease to your dealer for repair. The cork or felt on to bend the spring. Do not directly expose the instrument to shrink or expand which can make sure that there is nothing is tight, apply a small amount of tune. If keys are stiff. If the joint is placed on top of ...
If the body cracks, take the instrument to your dealer for repair. ➞ Sudden changes in the winter. The keys are bent, take the instrument to the keys. When assembling the instrument, be careful not to the instrument in its case. The joint is not clear, or the instrument plays out of cork grease to your dealer for repair. The cork or felt on to bend the spring. Do not directly expose the instrument to shrink or expand which can make sure that there is nothing is tight, apply a small amount of tune. If keys are stiff. If the joint is placed on top of ...
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