Owner's Manual
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Caution Disobeying the points indicated with this very large instrument. The mouthpiece or other parts may cause the instrument to . : This icon indicates actions that are tightened firmly so that the bell does not fall or drop ... the oil, polish, etc., out of the finish may lead to where and how you and others from getting pinched by . Alto Horn/Baritone/ Euphonium/Tuba/ Sousaphone Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. 19 Please follow and obey these precautions to prevent fingers from any extreme conditions of the...
Caution Disobeying the points indicated with this very large instrument. The mouthpiece or other parts may cause the instrument to . : This icon indicates actions that are tightened firmly so that the bell does not fall or drop ... the oil, polish, etc., out of the finish may lead to where and how you and others from getting pinched by . Alto Horn/Baritone/ Euphonium/Tuba/ Sousaphone Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. 19 Please follow and obey these precautions to prevent fingers from any extreme conditions of the...
Owner's Manual
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Nomenclature ■ Alto Horn Bell Mouthpiece Mouthpiece Receiver Leadpipe 1st Valve Slide Cap 3rd Valve 2nd Valve 1st Valve Valve Casing Main Tuning Slide Cap Water Key 3rd Valve Slide ■ Baritone Bell Mouthpiece Mouthpiece Receiver Leadpipe 1st Valve Slide Cap Cap 3rd Valve 2nd Valve 2nd Valve Slide 1st Valve Valve Casing 20 Main Tuning Slide Water Key 3rd Valve Slide The 4th piston on the YBH-621 is a side action type. (This is not a compensating instrument.)
Nomenclature ■ Alto Horn Bell Mouthpiece Mouthpiece Receiver Leadpipe 1st Valve Slide Cap 3rd Valve 2nd Valve 1st Valve Valve Casing Main Tuning Slide Cap Water Key 3rd Valve Slide ■ Baritone Bell Mouthpiece Mouthpiece Receiver Leadpipe 1st Valve Slide Cap Cap 3rd Valve 2nd Valve 2nd Valve Slide 1st Valve Valve Casing 20 Main Tuning Slide Water Key 3rd Valve Slide The 4th piston on the YBH-621 is a side action type. (This is not a compensating instrument.)
Owner's Manual
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Nomenclature ■ Euphonium Bell Mouthpiece Mouthpiece Receiver Leadpipe 1st Valve Slide Main Tuning Slide Cap Water Key Cap 4th Valve 3rd Valve Valve Casing 3rd Valve Slide 2nd Valve 2nd Valve Slide 1st Valve ■ Top Action Valves Tuba Bell Mouthpiece Leadpipe Mouthpiece Receiver 1st Valve Slide Main Tuning Slide Water Key 4th Valve 3rd Valve 2nd Valve Valve Casing Cap 2nd Valve Slide 3rd Valve Slide 1st Valve 21
Nomenclature ■ Euphonium Bell Mouthpiece Mouthpiece Receiver Leadpipe 1st Valve Slide Main Tuning Slide Cap Water Key Cap 4th Valve 3rd Valve Valve Casing 3rd Valve Slide 2nd Valve 2nd Valve Slide 1st Valve ■ Top Action Valves Tuba Bell Mouthpiece Leadpipe Mouthpiece Receiver 1st Valve Slide Main Tuning Slide Water Key 4th Valve 3rd Valve 2nd Valve Valve Casing Cap 2nd Valve Slide 3rd Valve Slide 1st Valve 21
Owner's Manual
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Nomenclature ■ Rotary Tuba 4th Valve 3rd Valve Mouthpiece Bell Main Tuning Slide 2nd Valve 1st Valve Leadpipe 4th Valve Slide Water Key 1st Rotary Valve 2nd Rotary Valve 3rd Rotary Valve 4th Rotary Valve 1st Valve Slide 2nd Valve Slide ■ Front Action Valves Tuba Bell Mouthpiece Leadpipe Main Tuning Slide Water Key 22 5th Valve Slide 1st Valve Slide 3rd Valve Slide 5th Rotary Valve 1st Valve 2nd Valve 5th valve pitch (amount pitch lowered) 3rd Valve YFB-621 YFB-822 YCB-822 YCB-861 4th Valve w/o sleeve 2/3 Export model 4/3 2/3 4/3 w/sleeve 4/3 - 4/3 -
Nomenclature ■ Rotary Tuba 4th Valve 3rd Valve Mouthpiece Bell Main Tuning Slide 2nd Valve 1st Valve Leadpipe 4th Valve Slide Water Key 1st Rotary Valve 2nd Rotary Valve 3rd Rotary Valve 4th Rotary Valve 1st Valve Slide 2nd Valve Slide ■ Front Action Valves Tuba Bell Mouthpiece Leadpipe Main Tuning Slide Water Key 22 5th Valve Slide 1st Valve Slide 3rd Valve Slide 5th Rotary Valve 1st Valve 2nd Valve 5th valve pitch (amount pitch lowered) 3rd Valve YFB-621 YFB-822 YCB-822 YCB-861 4th Valve w/o sleeve 2/3 Export model 4/3 2/3 4/3 w/sleeve 4/3 - 4/3 -
Owner's Manual
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■ Sousaphone Nomenclature Bell 1st Valve Slide Main Tuning Slide Water Key 3rd Valve Slide ■ Marching Tuba 1st Valve Slide Main Tuning Slide 2nd Valve Slide Mouthpiece Bit Leadpipe 1st Valve 2nd Valve 3rd Valve Cap Water Key 1st Valve 2nd Valve 3rd Valve Slide Leadpipe Mouthpiece 3rd Valve * Specifications and/or design may change for reasons of improvement without notice. 23
■ Sousaphone Nomenclature Bell 1st Valve Slide Main Tuning Slide Water Key 3rd Valve Slide ■ Marching Tuba 1st Valve Slide Main Tuning Slide 2nd Valve Slide Mouthpiece Bit Leadpipe 1st Valve 2nd Valve 3rd Valve Cap Water Key 1st Valve 2nd Valve 3rd Valve Slide Leadpipe Mouthpiece 3rd Valve * Specifications and/or design may change for reasons of improvement without notice. 23
Owner's Manual
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... become stuck or difficult to remove if left on the receiver to remove the regu- Please use . (An "M" at the end of the marching series tuba models can be switched to secure it into the leadpipe receiver. Loosen screws A and B to secure the middle pipe in place. Before You Play ■... D to convert the instrument between marching use and regular concert use caution. 2. Apply some slide grease to best fit individual needs. 1. Concert leadpipe Receiver Screw B A Mouthpiece Leadpipe receiver * If the bit is supplied with a bit allows the player to adjust the...
... become stuck or difficult to remove if left on the receiver to remove the regu- Please use . (An "M" at the end of the marching series tuba models can be switched to secure it into the leadpipe receiver. Loosen screws A and B to secure the middle pipe in place. Before You Play ■... D to convert the instrument between marching use and regular concert use caution. 2. Apply some slide grease to best fit individual needs. 1. Concert leadpipe Receiver Screw B A Mouthpiece Leadpipe receiver * If the bit is supplied with a bit allows the player to adjust the...
Owner's Manual
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Main tuning slide 27 The mouthpiece may become stuck in or out to warm up the instrument before tuning. Before You Play ■ Setting the Mouthpiece Insert the mouthpiece until it . Since temperatures have an effect on the instrument's pitch, blow some warm air through the instrument to tune the instrument. Mouthpiece * NEVER force the mouthpiece into the leadpipe, or hit it just fits snugly and is no longer loose in the leadpipe. ■ Tuning the Instrument Slide the main tuning slide in the leadpipe.
Main tuning slide 27 The mouthpiece may become stuck in or out to warm up the instrument before tuning. Before You Play ■ Setting the Mouthpiece Insert the mouthpiece until it . Since temperatures have an effect on the instrument's pitch, blow some warm air through the instrument to tune the instrument. Mouthpiece * NEVER force the mouthpiece into the leadpipe, or hit it just fits snugly and is no longer loose in the leadpipe. ■ Tuning the Instrument Slide the main tuning slide in the leadpipe.
Owner's Manual
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...few times to the instrument. 2. Cleaning rod ● Other maintenance Use a fine gauze to carefully clean those places that are difficult to fit into the mouthpiece receiver without being loose. Gauze * Exposed metal can result in their case. 4. Wrap a cleaning rod with gauze so that is supplied with your instrument is... front action instruments in damage to distribute the grease evenly. Always remove and disassemble the mouthpipe assembly before placing the sousaphone or marching tuba series instruments in its case when taking a break, during transport, and after playing.
...few times to the instrument. 2. Cleaning rod ● Other maintenance Use a fine gauze to carefully clean those places that are difficult to fit into the mouthpiece receiver without being loose. Gauze * Exposed metal can result in their case. 4. Wrap a cleaning rod with gauze so that is supplied with your instrument is... front action instruments in damage to distribute the grease evenly. Always remove and disassemble the mouthpipe assembly before placing the sousaphone or marching tuba series instruments in its case when taking a break, during transport, and after playing.
Owner's Manual
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...grease, and then reassemble the instrument. Mouthpiece brush 31 Also, when rinsing the pipes with water, run through tuning slides in the brass soap water solution and use the brush to 40° C) and 1 part brass soap. When cleaning the internal parts on a rotary tuba. After completely removing all moisture with ...clean water. 3. Dip the mouthpiece brush in the opposite direction of the...
...grease, and then reassemble the instrument. Mouthpiece brush 31 Also, when rinsing the pipes with water, run through tuning slides in the brass soap water solution and use the brush to 40° C) and 1 part brass soap. When cleaning the internal parts on a rotary tuba. After completely removing all moisture with ...clean water. 3. Dip the mouthpiece brush in the opposite direction of the...
Owner's Manual
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...dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The screw is too tight and cannot be removed. • The instrument was dropped or hit with the mouthpiece attached. The slide is sluggish. • There is dirt or dust inside the instrument. ➞ Wash it . ➞ Never use the ... come loose, or a foreign object is in the wrong valve casing. ➞ Set the piston into its proper valve casing. Or, the mouthpiece was bent while cleaning. ➞ Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The valves are corroded. ➞ Contact the dealer from...
...dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The screw is too tight and cannot be removed. • The instrument was dropped or hit with the mouthpiece attached. The slide is sluggish. • There is dirt or dust inside the instrument. ➞ Wash it . ➞ Never use the ... come loose, or a foreign object is in the wrong valve casing. ➞ Set the piston into its proper valve casing. Or, the mouthpiece was bent while cleaning. ➞ Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The valves are corroded. ➞ Contact the dealer from...