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Question posted by 9000creeper on October 28th, 2021

Octave Key Opens When It Shouldn't.

So on my Bari there are 3 octave keys and the single that closes when the "g" is pressed down, opens ever so slightly and air gets out so my sax sounds very airy or squeaks. Is there any easy fixes I can do myself and not have to send it in?ThanksEMER

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Answer #1: Posted by itasklive on November 2nd, 2021 9:38 AM

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It may be possible that the octave key is not fully engaged. The octave key should be pushed down until it makes contact with the saxophone's body. It can also be possible that the octave key is jammed, so you would need to clean the saxophone thoroughly.

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Owners Manual - Page 3

... performance. Also, do maintenance when children are close by. Do not modify the instrument. Do not throw or swing the instrument when others from heat sources such as temperature,...that provides good balance without placing pressure on the keys. 11 Please follow and obey these precautions to protect you place the instrument. The mouthpiece or other parts may result in ...

Owners Manual - Page 4

.... 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 -

Owners Manual - Page 5

... Screw 4. Moisten the end of the way onto the neck cork using excessive force during assembly or while handling. ■ Assembling the Instrument 1. Assembly Before Assembling the Instrument Since the walls of the saxophone's body are thin, it is important to remember not to put too much pressure on the neck's joint...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... 6. When the pitch is high When the pitch is accomplished by blowing into it. Since air temperature or the temperature of the mouthpiece on the neck. Attach the reed onto the mouthpiece.... pitch is high, pull the mouthpiece slightly off of the reed then tighten the ligature screws (two screws) to secure the reed. While holding the instrument, adjust the mouthpiece position and strap ...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... damage the pads. * Take care not to let the polishing cloth get caught on the pin springs, etc. ● Since the tonehole on the octave key is also used to clean the inside of the instrument's neck and body. * To prevent damage to completely remove the moisture. 15 The cleaning swab is small and...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... from the neck. 3. Wrap the cork section with a cleaning swab drawn through . phone neck brush (sold separately) to keep the cork from getting wet which may result in the neck. 16 Instrument Maintenance ■ Once or Twice a Month Maintenance ● Apply a small amount of key oil (sold separately) with adhesive tape Cork Section 4.

Owners Manual - Page 9

... times. Always check for repair. Troubleshooting The sound is not clear or the instrument plays out of tune Take the instrument to the keys. The problem may be related to the pads. • The pads may have been dropped or bumped causing keys to the instrument when the case is closed with a cloth. Also, when placing the...