User manual YAMAHA TRUMPETS

[. . . ] Besides voiding the warranty, modification of the instrument may make repairs impossible. Be aware of climatic conditions such as temperature, humidity, etc. Donotmodifytheinstrument. Keep the instrument away from heat sources such as heaters, etc. Also, do not use or store the instrument in any extreme conditions of temperature or humidity. [. . . ] * The pistons must be oiled for them to function properly and smoothly. * Never force the mouthpiece into the mouthpiece receiver. The mouthpiece may become jammed making removal difficult. After applying slide oil to valve slides equipped with a spring type slide trigger, hold the piston down and move the slide in and out a few times as you did before to distribute the oil evenly. 19 Before You Play Tuning Slide the main tuning slide in or out to tune the instrument. Since changes in temperature can have an effect on the pitch, blow some warm air into the instrument to warm it up before tuning. Trumpet/Rotary Trumpet Slide the main tuning slide in or out to tune the instrument. Main tuning slide Flugelhorn/Piccolo Trumpet/ Eb Cornet Loosen the mouthpipe screw and slide the mouthpipe in or out to tune the instrument. Mouthpipe screw Mouthpipe When the instrument's pitch is low When the instrument's pitch is high When the instrument's pitch is low When the instrument's pitch is high Cornet Slide the main tuning slide in or out to tune the instrument. Always store the instrument in its case when taking a break, during transport, and after playing. Main tuning slide When the instrument's pitch is low When the instrument's pitch is high About the mouthpiece The mouthpiece that is supplied with your instrument is a standard mouthpiece for the instrument. The mouthpiece is designed to fit into the mouthpiece receiver without being loose. Do not treat the mouthpiece roughly, drop, or damage it. 20 Maintenance After playing After playing, make sure that moisture or dirt is removed from the instrument using the method described below. Please consult with a wind instrument technician in regard to disassembling and maintenance the spring trigger. Valve slide maintenance Other maintenance Apply some valve oil to the pistons and move the piston up and down a few times, the same as you do before playing the instrument. Likewise, apply some rotor oil to the rotors on rotary trumpets and move the levers a few times. Valve oil 1. Depress the piston that corresponds to the valve slide you want to clean, and remove the slide. 3rd valve slide 3rd valve slide stopper screw * If you remove the valve slide without holding the piston down, air pressure in the pipe drops creating a suction that can cause poor piston function or damage to the inside of the pipe. * If the instrument is equipped with a slide stopper screw, loosen the screw before removing the slide. * Do not apply too much oil. Body maintenance Gently wipe the surface of the instrument with a polishing cloth. If dirt or tarnish is obvious, the following products can be used. For lacquer finishes Polishing cloth + lacquer polish For silver plate Silver cloth + silver polish 2. Also, remove moisture from the water key. Main tuning slide For a beautiful shine, polish the instrument with a silicone cloth. Water key * Valve slides are made of brass or nickel silver that is excellent at resisting corrosion however, corrosion may appear if moisture is left in the instrument for an extended period of time. Please use caution. 21 Maintenance Once a week maintenance Piston and valve casing maintenance The trumpet's valves are designed with very little clearance between the piston and the casing therefore, it is very important that these precision parts be handled with care. 4. Return the piston to its corresponding valve 1. Wrap the cleaning rod with gauze leaving no bare metal exposed. Cleaning rod casing. After confirming that the number stamped on the piston matches the number stamped on the valve casing, carefully insert the piston straight into the valve casing with the number stamped on the piston facing the mouthpiece. Do not rotate the piston in the valve casing. Number Gauze * Exposed metal can result in damaged valve casings or pistons. 5. Apply valve oil to the piston. Valve oil 2. [. . . ] · Dropping or hitting the slide has caused a dent, or the slide was bent while cleaning. Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument. The piston makes a metallic noise when pressed. · The felt is torn or lost. [. . . ]