User manual YAMAHA BASSOONS

[. . . ] 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 they are 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. Disobeying the points indicated with this mark may lead to damage or injury. Caution Do not throw or swing the instrument around, or in the direction of others. This is dangerous. [. . . ] 19 Assembly Before Assembling the Instrument (Please pay close attention to the following) The bassoon is made from natural wood and precision metal parts. When holding or assembling the instrument, make sure the keys are protected from damage due to impacts, etc. Also, if the joint is tight or stiff when assembling the instrument, apply a thin layer of cork grease and try inserting it into the receiver again. Be careful not to apply too much cork grease. If the joint is still tight, apply a small amount of cork grease to the receiver. Assembling the Instrument Assembling the Tenor Joint and Double Joint 1. Insert the tenor joint into the double joint. Tenor Joint Double Joint * If the tenor joint was rotated too far, remove the joint in a manner that does not damage the key connections and try assembling again. Forcibly rotating the joint in the opposite direction when keys are in contact with each other can damage the keys. 2. Rotate the tenor joint to the right to assemble. At this time, make sure that there is even spacing between the tenor joint's curved hollow lining and the bass joint's socket. Assembling the Bass Joint and Double Joint Assemble the bass joint so that the C# and Eb keys do not come into contact with the tenor joint. 1. Insert the bass joint about halfway into the double joint. 20 Assembly Bass Joint Attaching the Bell · As shown in the illustration below, gently hold the bell key pad down to raise the connection at the opposite end, and insert the bell section into the bass joint. Insert halfway Double Joint 2. Rotate the bass joint so that the tenor joint comes into contact with the stopper on the bass joint. * Take care not to apply too much pressure on the bell key pad. Attaching the Hand Rest Stopper 1. Screw the hand rest into its holder stopping at a comfortable position. 3. Continue to insert the bass joint, all the way into the socket. * Take care not to over tighten the hand rest. 2. Tighten the ring on the screw to secure the hand rest. Fully insert 21 Assembly Attaching the Bocal 1. Make sure that the whisper key's pad on the tenor joint is open. Whisper Key Adjusting the Joint Sections Body joints are wrapped with string. If the joints fit tight, loosen the string to adjust the fit. (If you don't have the time to do this, applying some cork grease. ) The bocal's joint section is covered with cork. Make sure cork grease is applied to the cork before assembling. Also, some models use cork on the joints. If so, make sure cork grease is applied to the corks before assembling. 2. [. . . ] Make sure the instrument is stored in its case when not in use. Do not warm the instrument with air from, or put the instrument close to a heat source such as a heater, furnace vent, etc. * Use a cleaning swab to remove moisture from the Ab tone hole. 27 Troubleshooting The tone is not clear, or the instrument plays out of tune. If pads are deformed and air is leaking from the instrument, take the instrument to your dealer for repair. Never apply excessive pressure to the keys. In this case, take the instrument to your dealer for repair. Take proper care of the instrument to prevent the corks or felts from falling off. [. . . ]