Owner's Manual
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... result in a safe place for use of no concern in problems during performance. Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of temperature or humidity. Take care not to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in regards to protect you place the instrument. Always treat the instrument gently. Trombone Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. 17 Please follow and obey...
... result in a safe place for use of no concern in problems during performance. Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of temperature or humidity. Take care not to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in regards to protect you place the instrument. Always treat the instrument gently. Trombone Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using polish. 17 Please follow and obey...
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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... moving, and gently lift the slide out of the case. ■ Preparing the Slide 1. Holding it from dropping. 20 Before Playing Handling the Instrument The instrument is made with very thin metal so please handle it in a manner that both of the slide braces are held together to keep...slide, make sure that will dent or damage the instrument. ■ Removing the Instrument From Its Case 1. Do not apply any excessive force, or bump it with both the bell and the main part of the slide. Slide Braces * Holding only the main section of slide cream on these parts * Do not use a...
... moving, and gently lift the slide out of the case. ■ Preparing the Slide 1. Holding it from dropping. 20 Before Playing Handling the Instrument The instrument is made with very thin metal so please handle it in a manner that both of the slide braces are held together to keep...slide, make sure that will dent or damage the instrument. ■ Removing the Instrument From Its Case 1. Do not apply any excessive force, or bump it with both the bell and the main part of the slide. Slide Braces * Holding only the main section of slide cream on these parts * Do not use a...
Owner's Manual
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...receiver. Make sure that the slide lock ring is securely locked 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,...cream applied to keep the outer slide from accidentally coming off when assembling the instrument, etc. Slide Stopper Outer Slide Slide Lock Ring When Locked 21 CAUTION! Experiment with the water spray bottle. Please use caution. Before Playing 3. Put the outer slide on how smooth the slide moves. ...
...receiver. Make sure that the slide lock ring is securely locked 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,...cream applied to keep the outer slide from accidentally coming off when assembling the instrument, etc. Slide Stopper Outer Slide Slide Lock Ring When Locked 21 CAUTION! Experiment with the water spray bottle. Please use caution. Before Playing 3. Put the outer slide on how smooth the slide moves. ...
Owner's Manual
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... until it is at a suitable angle when you play. * Never insert the mouthpiece with force or unnecessary strength. Attach the slide section to hold on the floor. 4. Attach the slide so that the slide brace is no longer loose. * Make sure you hold the slide by the slide brace ...and rest the bumper on to the bell section. * After assembly is complete, make sure that it just fits snugly in the instrument being careful not to the tuning slide, the tuning slide may come off or poor stability may become stuck in place. Slide Receiver Receiver Slide...
... until it is at a suitable angle when you play. * Never insert the mouthpiece with force or unnecessary strength. Attach the slide section to hold on the floor. 4. Attach the slide so that the slide brace is no longer loose. * Make sure you hold the slide by the slide brace ...and rest the bumper on to the bell section. * After assembly is complete, make sure that it just fits snugly in the instrument being careful not to the tuning slide, the tuning slide may come off or poor stability may become stuck in place. Slide Receiver Receiver Slide...
Owner's Manual
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... lever will change the pitch from Bb to F. Before Playing ■ Tuning the Instrument Slide the main tuning slide in or out to warm it up before tuning. First Lever Main Tuning Slide About the rotary valve On trombones with a single rotary valve, engaging the valve with double rotary valves, the levers can be used to change the pitch from Bb...
... lever will change the pitch from Bb to F. Before Playing ■ Tuning the Instrument Slide the main tuning slide in or out to warm it up before tuning. First Lever Main Tuning Slide About the rotary valve On trombones with a single rotary valve, engaging the valve with double rotary valves, the levers can be used to change the pitch from Bb...
Owner's Manual
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...of time. Clean the slide's interior. Water Key * The outer slide section is made using the procedure described below. ● Cleaning the Slide 1. Wrap a cleaning rod with gauze so there is removed from the instrument using ...use caution. 2. Use a gauze cloth to clean off the cleaning rod. * Hold on to let the gauze become stuck in the instrument for the Instrument ■ After Playing After playing the instrument, make sure that are excellent at resisting corrosion however, corrosion may appear if moisture is fitted inside the slide section. 4. Open the water key...
...of time. Clean the slide's interior. Water Key * The outer slide section is made using the procedure described below. ● Cleaning the Slide 1. Wrap a cleaning rod with gauze so there is removed from the instrument using ...use caution. 2. Use a gauze cloth to clean off the cleaning rod. * Hold on to let the gauze become stuck in the instrument for the Instrument ■ After Playing After playing the instrument, make sure that are excellent at resisting corrosion however, corrosion may appear if moisture is fitted inside the slide section. 4. Open the water key...
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... the cleaning rod. 3. Outer tuning slide * Hold the gauze securely to remove dirt from coming off of the inner tuning slide. * Never use one of the following accessories listed below. Inner tuning slide surface 2. This grease is obvious, use slide grease on tuning slides only. 25 If dirt ...or tarnish is for the Instrument ● Cleaning the exterior Gently wipe ...
... the cleaning rod. 3. Outer tuning slide * Hold the gauze securely to remove dirt from coming off of the inner tuning slide. * Never use one of the following accessories listed below. Inner tuning slide surface 2. This grease is obvious, use slide grease on tuning slides only. 25 If dirt ...or tarnish is for the Instrument ● Cleaning the exterior Gently wipe ...
Owner's Manual
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After applying oil, close the valve cap and move the lever a few times to the center of the rotary valve and the area supporting the shaft. * The rotary valve is a precision crafted part. Remove the rotary valve cap and apply a small amount of rotor spindle oil to remove the valve .... 3. Also apply small amounts of rotor spindle oil to distribute the oil evenly. Lever rotary valve cap 26 Caring for the Instrument 4. Apply oil here Rotary Tuning Slide ● Rotary Valve Maintenance 1. eral times to the lever mecha- Slide the tuning slides back and forth sev-
After applying oil, close the valve cap and move the lever a few times to the center of the rotary valve and the area supporting the shaft. * The rotary valve is a precision crafted part. Remove the rotary valve cap and apply a small amount of rotor spindle oil to remove the valve .... 3. Also apply small amounts of rotor spindle oil to distribute the oil evenly. Lever rotary valve cap 26 Caring for the Instrument 4. Apply oil here Rotary Tuning Slide ● Rotary Valve Maintenance 1. eral times to the lever mecha- Slide the tuning slides back and forth sev-
Owner's Manual
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...; Twice Yearly Maintenance ● Cleaning the instrument 1. After the string is secured, use the cleaner to clean the inside of the water key. After that, apply some brass soap solution to a flex- Prepare a brass soap water solution. ible cleaner and use the small screw A to adjust the lever position. After cleaning the instrument, use clean water to the tuning slide...
...; Twice Yearly Maintenance ● Cleaning the instrument 1. After the string is secured, use the cleaner to clean the inside of the water key. After that, apply some brass soap solution to a flex- Prepare a brass soap water solution. ible cleaner and use the small screw A to adjust the lever position. After cleaning the instrument, use clean water to the tuning slide...
Owner's Manual
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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. 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.
Owner's Manual
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... force. • The instrument has been left for a long period of time with a damaged slide. The instrument makes an abnormal sound when played. • Solder on the instrument has come loose. ➞ Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. 29 The slide does not... the string and adjust the lever's position. • Screws are not aligned. ➞ Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Or, the mouthpiece was bent while cleaning. ➞ Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Troubleshooting Tone is not clear and pitch is ...
... force. • The instrument has been left for a long period of time with a damaged slide. The instrument makes an abnormal sound when played. • Solder on the instrument has come loose. ➞ Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. 29 The slide does not... the string and adjust the lever's position. • Screws are not aligned. ➞ Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Or, the mouthpiece was bent while cleaning. ➞ Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. Troubleshooting Tone is not clear and pitch is ...
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