Trombone

TromboneOwner’s ManualENGLISHPosauneBedienungsanleitungTromboneMode d’emploiTrombónManual de instrucciones长 号使 用 手 册ТромбонРуководство пользователя트롬본사용설명서한국어 Русский 中 文 ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH

TromboneOwner’s ManualPrecautions Please read before usingThe precautions given below concern the proper and safe use of the instrument, and are toprotect you and others from any damage or injuries. Please follow and obey these precautions.If children are using the instrument, a guardian should clearly explain these precautions to the child and make sure theyare fully understood and obeyed. After reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference.■ About the Icons: This icon indicates points which should be paid attention to. : This icon indicates actions that are prohibited.CautionDo not throw or swing the instrument when othersare close by.The mouthpiece or other parts may fall off hitting otherpeople. Always treat the instrument gently.Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of children’s mouths.Keep the oil, polish, etc., out of children’s reach and domaintenance when children are not present.Be aware of climatic conditions such as temperature,humidity, etc.Keep the instrument away from heat sources such asheaters, etc. Also, do not use or store the instrument inany extreme conditions of temperature or humidity. Doingso may result in damage to key balance, linkage, orpads, resulting in problems during performance.Disobeying the points indicated with this mark maylead to damage or injury.Never use benzene or thinner for maintenance oninstruments with a lacquer finish.Doing so may result in damage to the finish’s top coat.Take care not to disfigure the instrument.Placing the instrument where it is unstable may causethe instrument to fall or drop resulting in disfigurement.Take care as to where and how you place the instrument.Do not modify the instrument.Besides voiding the warranty, modification of the instrumentmay make repairs impossible.In regards to brass instruments with a plate finish, the color of the finish may change over time however, it should beof no concern in regards to the instrument’s performance. Discoloration in its early stage can easily be removed withmaintenance. (As discoloration progresses, it may be difficult to remove.)* Please use the accessories that are specified for use with the particular type of finish found on the instrument. Also, metal polishesremove a thin layer of the finish’s top coat which will make the finish thinner. Please be aware of this before using polish.17

Nomenclature■ Tenor TromboneBellTuning SlideMouthpieceWater KeySlide BraceBalancerSlide ReceiverSlide StopperSlide Lock RingSlideBumper■ Tenor Bass TromboneBellTuning SlideMouthpieceWater KeySlide BraceF AttachmentTuning SlideRotary ValveRotary Valve LeverSlide StopperSlide ReceiverSlide Lock RingSlideBumper18

Nomenclature■ Bass TromboneBellF AttachmentTuning SlideMouthpieceTuning SlideG AttachmentTuning SlideRotary ValvesRotary Valve LeverSlideStopperSlide ReceiverSlide BraceSlide Lock RingSlideWater KeyBumper■ SlideOuter SlideInner Slide* Due to improvements, specifications and appearance may change without notice.19

Before PlayingHandling the InstrumentThe instrument is made with very thin metal so please handle it with care. Do not applyany excessive force, or bump it in a manner that will dent or damage the instrument.■ Removing the InstrumentFrom Its Case1. Holding the instrument with both hands,gently remove the instrument from its case.Slide Braces■ Preparing the Slide* Holding only the main section of theinstrument can result in damage to thebell, so please hold on to both the bell andthe main part of the instrument whenremoving it from the case.1. Remove dirt from inside of the inner slidethen apply a bit of slide cream on theslightly thicker end sections of the slide.Inner slide2. When removing the slide from the case,hold the slide with both hands hooking afinger on the slide brace to keep the slidefrom moving, and gently lift the slide outof the case.Apply slide cream to these parts* Do not use slide grease on these parts.2. After applying slide cream, use a waterspray bottle to moisten the slide sufficiently.* Always hold the slide with both hands.Holding it with only one hand may resultin damage to the slide.* When carrying only the slide, make surethat both of the slide braces are heldtogether to prevent either section of theslide from dropping.20

Before Playing3. Put the outer slide on the inner slide andslide the two sections back and forth severaltimes to distribute the cream evenly.■ Oiling the Rotary ValveOn tenor bass trombones and bass trombones,apply rotor oil directly to the rotary valvethrough the slide receiver.Bell* The amount of slide cream applied to theslide has an effect on how smooth theslide moves. Experiment with differentamounts of cream to determine theoptimum amount necessary.* If the slide becomes sluggish whileplaying, moisten the slide with the waterspray bottle.Receiver* Rotor oil adhering to the inside of thereceiver can attract dirt and dust to therotary valve resulting in poor function.Please use caution.CAUTION!Preventing the Slide From Coming OffThe slide consists of outer and inner slidesections. Make sure that the slide lock ringis securely locked to keep the outer slidefrom accidentally coming off when assemblingthe instrument, etc.Slide StopperSlide Lock RingOuter SlideWhen Locked21

Before Playing■ Assembling the Instrument1. After confirming that the slide lock is locked,hold the slide by the slide brace and restthe bumper on the floor.4. After attaching, tighten the slide receiver tosecure the slide in place.SlideReceiverReceiverSlideStopper2. Use your other hand to hold on to the bellsection.* After assembly is complete, make sure thatthe slide brace is used to hold theinstrument. Also, handle the instrumentwith care, being careful not to bump ordamage it.■ Attaching the MouthpieceInsert the mouthpiece until it just fits snugly inthe mouthpiece receiver and is no longer loose.* Make sure you hold on to the bell sectionclose to the slide receiver. If you hold on tothe tuning slide, the tuning slide may comeoff or poor stability may result in theinstrument being bumped.3. Attach the slide section to the main bellsection. Attach the slide so that it is at asuitable angle when you play.* Never insert the mouthpiece with force orunnecessary strength. The mouthpiecemay become stuck in the receiver.22

Before Playing■ Tuning the InstrumentSlide the main tuning slide in or out to tunethe instrument. Since temperatures have an effecton the instrument’s pitch, blow some warmair through the instrument to warm it up beforetuning.On trombones with double rotary valves, thelevers can be used to change the pitch fromBb-F, Bb-G, or Gb (when a D attachment isused), Bb-Eb (when a D attachment is used).First LeverAdjust the length of the main tuning slide untilyou achieve the desired pitch.SecondRotary ValveFirstRotary ValveSecond LeverMain Tuning SlideAbout the rotary valveOn trombones with a single rotary valve, engagingthe valve with the lever will changethe pitch from Bb to F.BbFFirst Lever Second Lever Pitch Using DAttachmentX X Bb -O X F -X O G GbO O Eb DO ... When the lever is engagedX .... When the lever is disengagedOffset rotary valvesFirst LeverRotary ValveRotary Valve LeverSecondRotary ValveFirstRotary ValveSecond LeverFirst Lever Second Lever Pitch Using DAttachmentX X Bb -O X F -X O (Bb) -O O Eb DO ... When the lever is engagedX .... When the lever is disengaged23

Caring for the Instrument■ After PlayingAfter playing the instrument, make sure that moisture or dirt is removed from theinstrument using the procedure described below.● Cleaning the Slide1. Open the water key to remove moisturefrom inside the slide section.4. Clean the slide’s interior.Water Key* The outer slide section is made usingmaterials that are excellent at resistingcorrosion however, corrosion may appearif moisture is left in the instrument for anextended period of time. Please usecaution.2. Use a gauze cloth to clean off the slidecream and moisture on the inner slide.* Firmly hold on to the gauze to prevent thegauze from coming off the cleaning rod.* Hold on to the slide brace as shown in theillustration while cleaning.Take Care When CleaningA leadpipe is fitted inside the slide stopperso take care not to let the gauze becomestuck in the leadpipe.Slide StopperLeadpipe3. Wrap a cleaning rod with gauze so there isno bare metal exposed.Cleaning RodGauze* Exposed metal can damage the interior ofthe slide.24

Caring for the Instrument● Cleaning the exteriorGently wipe the surface of the instrument witha polishing cloth. If dirt or tarnish is obvious,use one of the following accessories listed below.For lacquer finishesPolishing cloth + lacquer polishFor silver plateSilver cloth + silver polish■ Once or Twice a Month Maintenance● Cleaning the Tuning Slide1. Use a gauze cloth to remove dirt from theinner tuning slide’s surfaces.Inner tuningslide surface2. Wrap a cleaning rod with gauze and removedirt from the interior of the inner and outertuning slide.Outer tuning slide* Hold the gauze securely to prevent it fromcoming off of the cleaning rod.3. Apply a small amount of slide grease tothe surface of the inner tuning slide.* Never use slide grease on the slide. Thisgrease is for use on tuning slides only.25

Caring for the Instrument4. Slide the tuning slides back and forth severaltimes to distribute the grease evenly.3. Also apply small amounts of rotor spindleoil to the rotor rotation shaft and its receiver.After applying oil, close the valvecap and move the lever a few times to distributethe oil evenly.Applyoil hereRotaryTuning Slide● Rotary Valve Maintenance1. Apply some rotor oil to the rotary valvethrough the slide receiver end.* The rotary valve is a precision crafted part.Attempting to remove the valve in animproper manner will cause damage.2. Remove the rotary valve cap and apply asmall amount of rotor spindle oil to thecenter of the rotary valve and the area supportingthe shaft.4. Apply some lever oil to the lever mechanism.Leverrotary valve cap26

Caring for the InstrumentOil the water keyNeglecting to oil the water key can resultin poor function of the water key.■ Twice Yearly Maintenance● Cleaning the instrument1. Prepare a brass soap water solution.Mix 1 part brass soap with between 10 and15 parts warm water (30° C to 40° C). Removethe tuning slide and slide sectionsbefore placing the instrument in the soapwater solution.* Contact your dealer when the rotary valveneeds cleaning.Use a fine gauze cloth to clean in tight places.2. Apply some brass soap solution to a flexiblecleaner and use the cleaner to cleanthe inside of the instrument.Outer Slide● Stringing the Rotary ValveWrap the string as shown in the illustrationbelow then fasten the string in place with thesmall string screw. After the string is secured,use the small screw A to adjust the lever position.String screw B* Use a cleaning rod wrapped with gauze toclean out the inside of the inner slide.3. After cleaning the instrument, use cleanwater to thoroughly rinse out the brass soapwater solution. After that, apply some slidegrease to the tuning slide and reassemble.Lever linkageRotor stemscrewTuning slideString screw A27

Caring for the Instrument●Cleaning the mouthpieceDip the mouthpiece brush in a brass soap watersolution and use the brush to clean themouthpiece’s throat. Rinse the mouthpiecethoroughly with clean water.Mouthpiece brushAlways place the instrument in its case whenyou are finished playing. Also, keep the instrumentin its case during breaks.28

TroubleshootingTone is not clear and pitch is poor.• A large amount of dirt has accumulatedinside the pipe.➞ Wash out the pipes.• There is a large dent in the pipe andair is leaking from a pipe seam.• The mouthpiece is loose and air isleaking from around the mouthpiece.• The holes in the rotary valve and valvecasing are not aligned.➞ Contact the dealer from whom youpurchased the instrument.The slide does not move smoothly.• Dirt has accumulated between theinner and outer slides.➞ Wash the inside of the slide.• The slide is bent.• There is a dent in the slide.➞ Never use the instrument with adamaged slide. Contact the dealer fromwhom you purchased the instrument.The tuning slide is stuck can notbe removed. The slide is sluggish.• Dirt or dust between the tuning slideand pipe has scratched the tuningslide.➞ Thoroughly remove dirt and applysome slide grease that matches thetype of slide.• Dropping or hitting the slide hascaused a dent, or the slide was bentwhile cleaning.➞ Contact the dealer from whom youpurchased the instrument.The screw is too tight and cannotbe removed.• The screw is corroded.• Hitting the instrument has damagedthe screw.➞ Contact the dealer from whom youpurchased the instrument.The rotary valve is sluggish.• Dirt has accumulated between therotary valve and valve casing.• The rotary valve lever linkage is bent.➞ Contact the dealer from whom youpurchased the instrument.• The string is loose.➞ Re-attach the string.The mouthpiece cannot be removed.• The instrument was dropped or hitwith the mouthpiece attached. Or, themouthpiece was inserted with toomuch force.• The instrument has been left for along period of time with the mouthpieceinserted in the instrument.➞ Contact the dealer from whom youpurchased the instrument.The instrument makes an abnormalsound when played.• Solder on the instrument has comeloose, or a foreign object is in thepipe.➞ Contact the dealer from whom youpurchased the instrument.The rotary valve lever makes ametallic sound when moved.• The lever comes into contact with thepipes.➞ Re-attach the string and adjust thelever’s position.• Screws are loose.➞ Firmly tighten the screws.• The rotary valve and valve casing havecome loose.➞ Contact the dealer from whom youpurchased the instrument.29

Position Chart/Positionstabelle/Tableau des positions/★ ★ ★ Positions in parenthesis ( ) denote alternate positions.★ Changes to F when the lever (L) on a tenor basstrombone is pressed★ Alternative Positionen stehen in Klammern ( ).★ Ändert sich bei einer Tenorbassposaune beimDrücken des Hebels (L) in F.★ Les positions entre parenthèse ( ) dénote lesposition alternatives.★ Passe en Fa quand la palette (L) du trombone ténorcomplet est actionnée■ / Tenor Trombone / Tenorposaune / Trombone ténor / Trombón tenor/ 次 中 音 长 号 / Теноровый тромбон / 12 3 4 5 6 776427642L6L4L2L142L2L1421 L5 L355331L35533114

Tableau des positions/Cuadro de posiciones/ 把 位 图 /Таблица позиций/포지션차트★ Las posiciones entre paréntesis ( ) indicanposiciones alternativas.★ Cambia a F cuando se presiona la palanca (L) deun trombón tenor bajo.★ П о з и ц и и в к р у г л ы х с к о б к а х ( ) я в л я ю т с ядополнительными.★ Строй F при нажатом квартветиле (L).★ 括 号 () 中 的 为 交 替 把 位★ 按 下 次 中 低 音 长 号 上 的 连 杆 时 , 音 调 变 为 F 调★ 괄호 ( ) 안의 위치는 대체 위치입니다 .★ 테너 베이스 트롬본의 레버 (L) 를 누르면 F 로 바뀝니다 .■ / Tenor Bass Trombone / Tenorbassposaune/ Trombone ténor complet/ Trombón tenor bajo / 次 中 低 音 长 号 / Теноровый бас-тромбон / L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L61 2 3 4 5 6 71(6)1442244331(4)1221(4)122225533112233333311115

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