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...manual, please keep it is sharpened to provide greater key action. Be careful not to touch the pin springs during performance. Besides voiding the warranty, modification of the instrument ...change over time however, it may cause the instrument to fall off hitting other parts may make repairs impossible. After reading this before using The precautions given below concern the proper and safe use of the instrument, and are fully understood and obeyed. Placing the instrument where it in any damage or injuries. Saxophone Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using...
...manual, please keep it is sharpened to provide greater key action. Be careful not to touch the pin springs during performance. Besides voiding the warranty, modification of the instrument ...change over time however, it may cause the instrument to fall off hitting other parts may make repairs impossible. After reading this before using The precautions given below concern the proper and safe use of the instrument, and are fully understood and obeyed. Placing the instrument where it in any damage or injuries. Saxophone Owner's Manual Precautions Please read before using...
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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 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 -
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... a little cork grease on the neck cork. Moisten the end of the saxophone's body are thin, it . Be careful not to damage the instrument by using a slow twisting motion. * If it is difficult to attach the mouthpiece, apply a little cork grease on the neck's joint section....about 3/4 of the way onto the neck cork using a slow twisting motion. * If it is important to remember not to secure it is difficult to insert into the neck receiver using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. After aligning the neck, tighten the neck ...
... a little cork grease on the neck cork. Moisten the end of the saxophone's body are thin, it . Be careful not to damage the instrument by using a slow twisting motion. * If it is difficult to attach the mouthpiece, apply a little cork grease on the neck's joint section....about 3/4 of the way onto the neck cork using a slow twisting motion. * If it is important to remember not to secure it is difficult to insert into the neck receiver using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. After aligning the neck, tighten the neck ...
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Attach the reed onto the mouthpiece. Play a tuning note - • If the pitch is high, pull the mouthpiece slightly off of the neck. • If the pitch is accomplished by blowing into it. Assembly 5. Reed Ligature Screws ● Tuning the Instrument Tuning is low, push the mouthpiece a little further onto the neck. 6. While holding the instrument, adjust the mouthpiece position and strap length...
Attach the reed onto the mouthpiece. Play a tuning note - • If the pitch is high, pull the mouthpiece slightly off of the neck. • If the pitch is accomplished by blowing into it. Assembly 5. Reed Ligature Screws ● Tuning the Instrument Tuning is low, push the mouthpiece a little further onto the neck. 6. While holding the instrument, adjust the mouthpiece position and strap length...
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...dry. ● On baritone saxophones, remove moisture using the water keys. ● Use a polishing cloth to wipe the instrument's surface. * When wiping be careful not to apply excessive force on the keys or damage the pads. * Take care not to let the polishing cloth...hole periodically. ● When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to the end of the mouthpiece. Instrument Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing the instrument, use the following procedures to remove moisture ...
...dry. ● On baritone saxophones, remove moisture using the water keys. ● Use a polishing cloth to wipe the instrument's surface. * When wiping be careful not to apply excessive force on the keys or damage the pads. * Take care not to let the polishing cloth...hole periodically. ● When the pads are wet, place a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole and press the pads lightly to the end of the mouthpiece. Instrument Maintenance ■ Instrument Maintenance After Playing After playing the instrument, use the following procedures to remove moisture ...
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Key Post ● Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) to remove fine ...from the brass soap/water solution. * Take care to keep the cork from between the keys. * Be careful not to damage the pads. ■ Cleaning the Neck (Once Every Six Months) The neck should be cleaned once...Use a small piece of the neck. 5. Make a lukewarm soap solution mixing brass soap (sold separately) and scrub the interior of gauze to wipe the surfaces taking care not to place any excessive pressure on the keys. * Make sure that the pin springs, key cork, etc., are not effected when wiping the instrument...
Key Post ● Use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) to remove fine ...from the brass soap/water solution. * Take care to keep the cork from between the keys. * Be careful not to damage the pads. ■ Cleaning the Neck (Once Every Six Months) The neck should be cleaned once...Use a small piece of the neck. 5. Make a lukewarm soap solution mixing brass soap (sold separately) and scrub the interior of gauze to wipe the surfaces taking care not to place any excessive pressure on the keys. * Make sure that the pin springs, key cork, etc., are not effected when wiping the instrument...
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... body. ➞ Make sure that there is nothing placed on the instrument. • The pad's surface is torn. ➞ Sand or dust can cause the instrument to play out of the problem. • The cork or felt on pads when performing outdoors. Troubleshooting The sound is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune Take the instrument to your dealer for repair. Clean thoroughly...
... body. ➞ Make sure that there is nothing placed on the instrument. • The pad's surface is torn. ➞ Sand or dust can cause the instrument to play out of the problem. • The cork or felt on pads when performing outdoors. Troubleshooting The sound is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune Take the instrument to your dealer for repair. Clean thoroughly...
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Este documento se ha impreso en papel sin cloro alguno, con tinta de soja FDG TPZJOL 2500857 0712POCP-C0 XXXXXXXX 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. 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 FDG TPZJOL 2500857 0712POCP-C0 XXXXXXXX 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. This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink.
