Owner's Manual
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... store the instrument in problems during performance. Also, metal polishes remove a thin layer of the instrument may result in damage to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in any damage or injuries. Trombone Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. 17 Please follow and obey these precautions to the child and make the finish thinner. Also, do maintenance when...
... store the instrument in problems during performance. Also, metal polishes remove a thin layer of the instrument may result in damage to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in any damage or injuries. Trombone Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. 17 Please follow and obey these precautions to the child and make the finish thinner. Also, do maintenance when...
Owner's Manual
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Nomenclature ■ Tenor Trombone Bell Tuning Slide Mouthpiece Balancer Slide Brace Slide Receiver Slide Stopper Slide Lock Ring Slide Water Key Bumper ■ Tenor Bass Trombone Bell Tuning Slide Mouthpiece Slide Brace F Attachment Tuning Slide Rotary Valve Rotary Valve Lever Slide Stopper Slide Receiver Slide Lock Ring Slide Water Key Bumper 18
Nomenclature ■ Tenor Trombone Bell Tuning Slide Mouthpiece Balancer Slide Brace Slide Receiver Slide Stopper Slide Lock Ring Slide Water Key Bumper ■ Tenor Bass Trombone Bell Tuning Slide Mouthpiece Slide Brace F Attachment Tuning Slide Rotary Valve Rotary Valve Lever Slide Stopper Slide Receiver Slide Lock Ring Slide Water Key Bumper 18
Owner's Manual
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Nomenclature ■ Bass Trombone Bell F Attachment Tuning Slide Mouthpiece Tuning Slide Rotary Valves G Attachment Tuning Slide Rotary Valve Lever Slide Brace Slide Stopper Slide Slide Lock Ring Slide Receiver Water Key Bumper ■ Slide Outer Slide Inner Slide * Due to improvements, specifications and appearance may change without notice. 19
Nomenclature ■ Bass Trombone Bell F Attachment Tuning Slide Mouthpiece Tuning Slide Rotary Valves G Attachment Tuning Slide Rotary Valve Lever Slide Brace Slide Stopper Slide Slide Lock Ring Slide Receiver Water Key Bumper ■ Slide Outer Slide Inner Slide * Due to improvements, specifications and appearance may change without notice. 19
Owner's Manual
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...Playing Handling the Instrument The instrument is made with very thin metal so please handle it with both hands, gently remove the instrument from its case. Do not apply any excessive force, or bump it in a manner that both of the slide braces are held together to these parts * Do not use... 1. Inner slide Apply slide cream to prevent either section of the instrument can result in damage to the slide. * When carrying only the slide, make sure that will dent or damage the instrument. ■ Removing the Instrument From Its Case 1. Holding it from dropping. 20 Slide Braces *...
...Playing Handling the Instrument The instrument is made with very thin metal so please handle it with both hands, gently remove the instrument from its case. Do not apply any excessive force, or bump it in a manner that both of the slide braces are held together to these parts * Do not use... 1. Inner slide Apply slide cream to prevent either section of the instrument can result in damage to the slide. * When carrying only the slide, make sure that will dent or damage the instrument. ■ Removing the Instrument From Its Case 1. Holding it from dropping. 20 Slide Braces *...
Owner's Manual
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...effect on the inner slide and slide the two sections back and forth several times to distribute the cream evenly. ■ Oiling the Rotary Valve On tenor bass trombones and bass trombones, apply rotor oil directly to keep the outer slide from accidentally coming off when assembling the instrument..., etc. CAUTION! Preventing the Slide From Coming Off The slide consists of slide cream applied to determine the optimum amount necessary. * If the slide becomes sluggish while playing, moisten the slide with the water spray bottle. Make sure that ...
...effect on the inner slide and slide the two sections back and forth several times to distribute the cream evenly. ■ Oiling the Rotary Valve On tenor bass trombones and bass trombones, apply rotor oil directly to keep the outer slide from accidentally coming off when assembling the instrument..., etc. CAUTION! Preventing the Slide From Coming Off The slide consists of slide cream applied to determine the optimum amount necessary. * If the slide becomes sluggish while playing, moisten the slide with the water spray bottle. Make sure that ...
Owner's Manual
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... the bumper on to the tuning slide, the tuning slide may come off or poor stability may become stuck in the receiver. 22 Slide Receiver Receiver Slide Stopper 2. Use your other hand to hold on to the bell section. * After assembly is complete, make sure that the slide brace is... you hold the instrument. If you play. * Never insert the mouthpiece with care, being bumped. 3. After confirming that it just fits snugly in place. After attaching, tighten the slide receiver to the main bell section. Attach the slide so that the slide lock is used to the slide receiver...
... the bumper on to the tuning slide, the tuning slide may come off or poor stability may become stuck in the receiver. 22 Slide Receiver Receiver Slide Stopper 2. Use your other hand to hold on to the bell section. * After assembly is complete, make sure that the slide brace is... you hold the instrument. If you play. * Never insert the mouthpiece with care, being bumped. 3. After confirming that it just fits snugly in place. After attaching, tighten the slide receiver to the main bell section. Attach the slide so that the slide lock is used to the slide receiver...
Owner's Manual
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On trombones with the lever will change the pitch from Bb to change the pitch from Bb-F, Bb-G, or Gb (when a D attachment is used), Bb-Eb (when a D attachment is used). When the lever is engaged X .... First Lever Main Tuning Slide About the rotary valve On trombones with... have an effect on the instrument's pitch, blow some warm air through the instrument to tune the instrument. Before Playing ■ Tuning the Instrument Slide the main tuning slide in or out to warm it up before tuning. Adjust the length of the main tuning slide until you achieve the desired pitch. Bb F...
On trombones with the lever will change the pitch from Bb to change the pitch from Bb-F, Bb-G, or Gb (when a D attachment is used), Bb-Eb (when a D attachment is used). When the lever is engaged X .... First Lever Main Tuning Slide About the rotary valve On trombones with... have an effect on the instrument's pitch, blow some warm air through the instrument to tune the instrument. Before Playing ■ Tuning the Instrument Slide the main tuning slide in or out to warm it up before tuning. Adjust the length of the main tuning slide until you achieve the desired pitch. Bb F...
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...Open the water key to remove moisture from coming off the slide cream and moisture on the inner slide. * Firmly hold on to the gauze to the slide brace as shown in the instrument for the Instrument ■ After Playing After playing the instrument, make sure that moisture or dirt is removed from the instrument using.... Clean the slide's interior. Cleaning Rod Leadpipe Gauze * Exposed metal can damage the interior of time. Water Key * The outer slide section is made using materials that are excellent at resisting corrosion however, corrosion may appear if moisture is left in the ...
...Open the water key to remove moisture from coming off the slide cream and moisture on the inner slide. * Firmly hold on to the gauze to the slide brace as shown in the instrument for the Instrument ■ After Playing After playing the instrument, make sure that moisture or dirt is removed from the instrument using.... Clean the slide's interior. Cleaning Rod Leadpipe Gauze * Exposed metal can damage the interior of time. Water Key * The outer slide section is made using materials that are excellent at resisting corrosion however, corrosion may appear if moisture is left in the ...
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... with a polishing cloth. This grease is obvious, use one of the following accessories listed below. Use a gauze cloth to remove dirt from the interior of the inner tuning slide. * Never use on the slide. Apply a small amount of slide grease to prevent it from coming off of the instrument with gauze and remove dirt from the...
... with a polishing cloth. This grease is obvious, use one of the following accessories listed below. Use a gauze cloth to remove dirt from the interior of the inner tuning slide. * Never use on the slide. Apply a small amount of slide grease to prevent it from coming off of the instrument with gauze and remove dirt from the...
Owner's Manual
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... small amounts of the rotary valve and the area supporting the shaft. * The rotary valve is a precision crafted part. After applying oil, close the valve cap and move the lever a few times to distribute the grease evenly. 3. Lever rotary valve cap 26 Slide the tuning slides back and forth sev- Apply some rotor oil...
... small amounts of the rotary valve and the area supporting the shaft. * The rotary valve is a precision crafted part. After applying oil, close the valve cap and move the lever a few times to distribute the grease evenly. 3. Lever rotary valve cap 26 Slide the tuning slides back and forth sev- Apply some rotor oil...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument, use the small screw A to clean in poor function of the water key. String screw B Lever linkage Rotor stem screw * Use a cleaning rod wrapped with between 10 and 15 parts warm water (30° C to thoroughly rinse out the brass soap water solution. After the string is secured, use clean water to 40° C). Use a fine gauze cloth to adjust...
... instrument, use the small screw A to clean in poor function of the water key. String screw B Lever linkage Rotor stem screw * Use a cleaning rod wrapped with between 10 and 15 parts warm water (30° C to thoroughly rinse out the brass soap water solution. After the string is secured, use clean water to 40° C). Use a fine gauze cloth to adjust...
Owner's Manual
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Caring for the Instrument ● Cleaning the mouthpiece Dip the mouthpiece brush in its case during breaks. 28 Also, keep the instrument in its case when you are finished playing. Mouthpiece brush Always place the instrument in a brass soap water solution and use the brush to clean the mouthpiece's throat. Rinse the mouthpiece thoroughly with clean water.
Caring for the Instrument ● Cleaning the mouthpiece Dip the mouthpiece brush in its case during breaks. 28 Also, keep the instrument in its case when you are finished playing. Mouthpiece brush Always place the instrument in a brass soap water solution and use the brush to clean the mouthpiece's throat. Rinse the mouthpiece thoroughly with clean water.
Owner's Manual
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...string. Troubleshooting Tone is not clear and pitch is poor. • A large amount of dirt has accumulated inside of time with the mouthpiece inserted in the pipe. ➞ Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The mouthpiece cannot be removed. The instrument makes an abnormal sound when played. • Solder on the instrument...the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. • The string is stuck can not be removed. • The instrument was dropped or hit with the pipes. ➞ Re-attach the string and adjust the lever's position. • ...
...string. Troubleshooting Tone is not clear and pitch is poor. • A large amount of dirt has accumulated inside of time with the mouthpiece inserted in the pipe. ➞ Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The mouthpiece cannot be removed. The instrument makes an abnormal sound when played. • Solder on the instrument...the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. • The string is stuck can not be removed. • The instrument was dropped or hit with the pipes. ➞ Re-attach the string and adjust the lever's position. • ...
Owner's Manual
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