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...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. (➞ See "Instrument Maintenance" on high-end models...are prohibited. Placing the instrument where it may make sure they are fully understood and obeyed. The mouthpiece or other parts may lead to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in its case, hold the instrument at a position that ...
...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. (➞ See "Instrument Maintenance" on high-end models...are prohibited. Placing the instrument where it may make sure they are fully understood and obeyed. The mouthpiece or other parts may lead to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in its case, hold the instrument at a position that ...
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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
Owners Manual
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Be careful not to damage the instrument by using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. Assembly Before Assembling the Instrument Since the walls of the reed in your mouth (or in any particular position when holding it . Also, be careful not to use excessive force, which may damage the instrument. 3. Attach the neck to insert into...
Be careful not to damage the instrument by using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. Assembly Before Assembling the Instrument Since the walls of the reed in your mouth (or in any particular position when holding it . Also, be careful not to use excessive force, which may damage the instrument. 3. Attach the neck to insert into...
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...effect on tuning, the instrument should be warmed up beforehand by adjusting the position of the mouthpiece on the instrument. 7. Place the strap around your neck then hook the strap onto the strap ring on the neck. Attach the reed onto the mouthpiece. While holding the instrument, adjust the mouthpiece position and strap length. Play a tuning note - • If the pitch...secure the reed. Assembly 5. First, place the reed so that the tip of the mouthpiece is seen over the end of the neck. • If the pitch is low 14 When the pitch is high When the pitch is low, push the ...
...effect on tuning, the instrument should be warmed up beforehand by adjusting the position of the mouthpiece on the instrument. 7. Place the strap around your neck then hook the strap onto the strap ring on the neck. Attach the reed onto the mouthpiece. While holding the instrument, adjust the mouthpiece position and strap length. Play a tuning note - • If the pitch...secure the reed. Assembly 5. First, place the reed so that the tip of the mouthpiece is seen over the end of the neck. • If the pitch is low 14 When the pitch is high When the pitch is low, push the ...
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... springs, etc. ● Since the tonehole on the octave key is small and becomes easily clogged, use a cleaning swab (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to clean the inside of the mouthpiece. Instrument Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing the instrument, use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from...
... springs, etc. ● Since the tonehole on the octave key is small and becomes easily clogged, use a cleaning swab (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to clean the inside of the mouthpiece. Instrument Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing the instrument, use the following procedures to remove moisture and dirt from...
Owners Manual
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...the oil to spread evenly. * Do not apply too much oil. * Completely remove any oil on key surfaces. ● Remove dirt from between the keys. * Be careful not to damage the pads. ■ Cleaning the Neck (Once Every Six Months) The neck should be cleaned once about every...the brass soap/ water solution. 2. Key Post ● Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) with a cleaning swab drawn through the neck to remove all moisture. * The neck on the keys. * Make sure that the pin springs, key cork, etc., are not effected when wiping the instrument. After removing all the way through...
...the oil to spread evenly. * Do not apply too much oil. * Completely remove any oil on key surfaces. ● Remove dirt from between the keys. * Be careful not to damage the pads. ■ Cleaning the Neck (Once Every Six Months) The neck should be cleaned once about every...the brass soap/ water solution. 2. Key Post ● Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) with a cleaning swab drawn through the neck to remove all moisture. * The neck on the keys. * Make sure that the pin springs, key cork, etc., are not effected when wiping the instrument. After removing all the way through...
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... after playing. • The pad does not open sufficiently. ➞ Excessive pressure on the instrument. The keys are noisy Take the instrument to your dealer for repair. Clean thoroughly after playing. Solder can cause the instrument to the cork. Make sure the cork is bent, take the instrument to time. Troubleshooting The sound is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune Take the instrument...
... after playing. • The pad does not open sufficiently. ➞ Excessive pressure on the instrument. The keys are noisy Take the instrument to your dealer for repair. Clean thoroughly after playing. Solder can cause the instrument to the cork. Make sure the cork is bent, take the instrument to time. Troubleshooting The sound is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune Take the instrument...
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Auf Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt. 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 This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink.