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... the finish may change over time however, it may be aware of climatic conditions such as temperature, humidity, etc. Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of no concern in damage to disfigure the instrument. Never use the accessories that are fully understood and obeyed. Take care not to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in disfigurement...
... the finish may change over time however, it may be aware of climatic conditions such as temperature, humidity, etc. Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of no concern in damage to disfigure the instrument. Never use the accessories that are fully understood and obeyed. Take care not to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in disfigurement...
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
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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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...use slide grease on the slightly thicker end sections of the slide. Holding it with both hands, gently remove the instrument from the case. 2. Remove dirt from moving, and gently lift the slide out of the case. ■ Preparing the Slide 1. Inner slide Apply slide cream to these parts. 2. Before Playing Handling the Instrument The instrument... slide from dropping. 20 Do not apply any excessive force, or bump it 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.
...use slide grease on the slightly thicker end sections of the slide. Holding it with both hands, gently remove the instrument from the case. 2. Remove dirt from moving, and gently lift the slide out of the case. ■ Preparing the Slide 1. Inner slide Apply slide cream to these parts. 2. Before Playing Handling the Instrument The instrument... slide from dropping. 20 Do not apply any excessive force, or bump it 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.
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... off when assembling the instrument, etc. Preventing the Slide From Coming Off The slide consists of slide cream applied to the slide has an 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...
... off when assembling the instrument, etc. Preventing the Slide From Coming Off The slide consists of slide cream applied to the slide has an 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...
Owner's Manual
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... it is used to hold on to the bell section. * After assembly is complete, make sure that the slide lock is no longer loose. * Make sure you hold on the floor. 4. After attaching, tighten the slide receiver to the main bell section. Also, handle the instrument with force or unnecessary strength. Before Playing ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. Slide...
... it is used to hold on to the bell section. * After assembly is complete, make sure that the slide lock is no longer loose. * Make sure you hold on the floor. 4. After attaching, tighten the slide receiver to the main bell section. Also, handle the instrument with force or unnecessary strength. Before Playing ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. Slide...
Owner's Manual
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... is used to change the pitch from Bb to F. When the lever is engaged X .... When the lever is engaged X .... Bb F Second First Second Lever Rotary Valve Rotary Valve First Lever Second Lever Pitch X X Bb O X F X O G O O Eb O ... Before Playing ■ Tuning the Instrument Slide the main tuning slide in or out to warm it up before tuning. Since temperatures have an effect...
... is used to change the pitch from Bb to F. When the lever is engaged X .... When the lever is engaged X .... Bb F Second First Second Lever Rotary Valve Rotary Valve First Lever Second Lever Pitch X X Bb O X F X O G O O Eb O ... Before Playing ■ Tuning the Instrument Slide the main tuning slide in or out to warm it up before tuning. Since temperatures have an effect...
Owner's Manual
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Open the water key to remove moisture from inside the slide stopper so take care not to let the gauze become stuck in the leadpipe. Please use caution. 2. Wrap a cleaning rod with gauze so there is removed from coming off the cleaning rod. * Hold on to the... Exposed metal can damage the interior of time. Caring for the Instrument ■ After Playing After playing the instrument, make sure that are excellent at resisting corrosion however, corrosion may appear if moisture is left in the instrument for an extended period of the slide. 24 Use a gauze cloth to clean off the slide...
Open the water key to remove moisture from inside the slide stopper so take care not to let the gauze become stuck in the leadpipe. Please use caution. 2. Wrap a cleaning rod with gauze so there is removed from coming off the cleaning rod. * Hold on to the... Exposed metal can damage the interior of time. Caring for the Instrument ■ After Playing After playing the instrument, make sure that are excellent at resisting corrosion however, corrosion may appear if moisture is left in the instrument for an extended period of the slide. 24 Use a gauze cloth to clean off the slide...
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... dirt from coming off of the cleaning rod. 3. Inner tuning slide surface 2. Apply a small amount of slide grease to the surface of the following accessories listed below. Caring for use slide grease on tuning slides only. 25 If dirt or tarnish is for the Instrument ● Cleaning the exterior Gently wipe the surface of the...
... dirt from coming off of the cleaning rod. 3. Inner tuning slide surface 2. Apply a small amount of slide grease to the surface of the following accessories listed below. Caring for use slide grease on tuning slides only. 25 If dirt or tarnish is for the Instrument ● Cleaning the exterior Gently wipe the surface of the...
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...cap 26 Caring for the Instrument 4. Apply some lever oil to remove the valve in an improper manner will cause damage. 4. Also apply small amounts of the rotary valve and the area supporting the shaft. * The rotary valve is a precision crafted part. Apply some rotor oil... to distribute the oil evenly. Apply oil here Rotary Tuning Slide ● Rotary Valve Maintenance 1. Attempting to the lever mecha- nism. eral times to the rotor rotation ...
...cap 26 Caring for the Instrument 4. Apply some lever oil to remove the valve in an improper manner will cause damage. 4. Also apply small amounts of the rotary valve and the area supporting the shaft. * The rotary valve is a precision crafted part. Apply some rotor oil... to distribute the oil evenly. Apply oil here Rotary Tuning Slide ● Rotary Valve Maintenance 1. Attempting to the lever mecha- nism. eral times to the rotor rotation ...
Owner's Manual
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... cleaner and use the small screw A to adjust the lever position. After the string is secured, use the cleaner to clean the inside of the water key. String screw B Lever linkage Rotor stem screw * Use a cleaning rod wrapped with gauze to clean out the inside of the instrument. Prepare a...Instrument Oil the water key Neglecting to oil the water key can result in poor function of the inner slide. 3. Mix 1 part brass soap with the small string screw. After cleaning the instrument, use clean water to 40° C). Remove the tuning slide and slide sections before placing the instrument ...
... cleaner and use the small screw A to adjust the lever position. After the string is secured, use the cleaner to clean the inside of the water key. String screw B Lever linkage Rotor stem screw * Use a cleaning rod wrapped with gauze to clean out the inside of the instrument. Prepare a...Instrument Oil the water key Neglecting to oil the water key can result in poor function of the inner slide. 3. Mix 1 part brass soap with the small string screw. After cleaning the instrument, use clean water to 40° C). Remove the tuning slide and slide sections before placing the instrument ...
Owner's Manual
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Also, keep the instrument in its case during breaks. 28 Mouthpiece brush Always place the instrument in its case when you are finished playing. Caring for the Instrument ● Cleaning the mouthpiece Dip the mouthpiece brush in a brass soap water solution and use the brush to clean the mouthpiece's throat. Rinse the mouthpiece thoroughly with clean water.
Also, keep the instrument in its case during breaks. 28 Mouthpiece brush Always place the instrument in its case when you are finished playing. Caring for the Instrument ● Cleaning the mouthpiece Dip the mouthpiece brush 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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...instrument. The instrument makes an abnormal sound when played. • Solder on the instrument has come loose. ➞ Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The rotary valve lever makes a metallic sound when moved. • The lever comes into contact with the mouthpiece attached. Troubleshooting Tone is not clear and pitch... instrument. The rotary valve is sluggish. • Dirt has accumulated between the tuning slide and pipe has scratched the tuning slide. ➞ Thoroughly remove dirt and apply some slide grease that matches the type of time with...
...instrument. The instrument makes an abnormal sound when played. • Solder on the instrument has come loose. ➞ Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The rotary valve lever makes a metallic sound when moved. • The lever comes into contact with the mouthpiece attached. Troubleshooting Tone is not clear and pitch... instrument. The rotary valve is sluggish. • Dirt has accumulated between the tuning slide and pipe has scratched the tuning slide. ➞ Thoroughly remove dirt and apply some slide grease that matches the type of time with...
Owner's Manual
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This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Este documento se ha impreso en papel sin cloro alguno, con tinta de soja ECF ECF ECF YYYYYYY 2434850 0708PONK-A0 Printed in Japan 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.