User manual YAMAHA GERMAN SYSTEM CLARINET

[. . . ] be aware of climatic conditions such as temperature , humidity , etc. Also, do not use or store the instrument in any extreme conditions of temperature or humidity. Doing so may result in damage to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in problems during performance. Caution Do not throw or swing the instrument when others are close by. [. . . ] Note: When connecting or separating the bell from the lower joint of clarinets with a bridge key connector (YCL-857/847, YCL-657/647) care should be taken to avoid damaging this mechanism. Indd 4 13/12/16 14:0 1) 2) 3) Securing the Reed with a String Ligature 1) Before using, place the end of the reed in your mouth or in water to soften. 2) Center the reed on the flat portion of the mouthpiece with the edge of the reed near the tip of the mouthpiece. The tip of the mouthpiece should just be visible above the end of the reed. Note: The mouthpiece and reed are easily damaged, protect them by attaching the cap whenever not playing. Indd 6 13/12/16 14:0 Care of Your Instrument Pflege des Instruments ??????? After playing, disassemble the sections and clean them thoroughly, being sure to remove any remaining moisture. Removing the Reed After use, remove the reed from the mouthpiece, dry it using a clean cloth, and store it in a reed case. When removing, take care not to damage the tip of the reed or the mouthpiece. ????????????? Removing Moisture from the Mouthpiece Pull a swab through the mouthpiece to remove moisture and dirt. Indd 7 13/12/16 14:0 Drying the Body and Pads 1) Insert the swab in the bell and pull it slowly through the body to remove all moisture. This can easily cause cracks so be sure to remove all moisture from the tenons and tenon receivers with a cleaning swab. 3) Remove moisture from pads by inserting cleaning paper between the key hole and pad, then pressing the key down lightly. After using cleaning paper, powder paper can be used to prevent pad noise or sticking. Indd 8 13/12/16 14:0 Cleaning Outer Surfaces The outer surface of the clarinet should be polished by wiping lengthwise with a polishing cloth, taking care not to press on the keys. Wipe keys and covers carefully to avoid scratches or damage to the pads. Should the mechanism become tarnished, use a little silver polish on polishing gauze. The insides of the tone holes can be cleaned using a tone hole cleaner. This can also be used to remove dirt from below or inbetween parts of the mechanism. Indd 9 13/12/16 14:0 Applying Oil 1) The inner wood surface of your clarinet should be oiled from time to time (as needed). Application of bore oil protects the wood from moisture penetration thus helping prevent deformation and cracking. Apply a few drops of bore oil to a swab and draw it through the body several times. Do not forget to apply oil to the front portions of the tenons and tenon receivers. [. . . ] The end of the pin springs found on high-end models is sharpened to provide greater key action. Besides voiding the warranty, modification of the instrument may make repairs impossible. Loosen the stopper screw and adjust the thumb rest to the desired position. * Removing the stopper screw can result in losing the screw so only loosen the screw enough to adjust the thumb rest. [. . . ]