Before Playing - Yamaha Trombones Owner's Manual

Before Playing

Handling the Instrument
The instrument is made with very thin metal so please handle it with care. Do not apply
any excessive force, or bump it in a manner that will dent or damage the instrument.
■ Removing the Instrument
From Its Case
1.
Holding the instrument with both hands,
gently remove the instrument from its case.
* Holding only the main section of the
instrument can result in damage to the
bell, so please hold on to both the bell and
the main part of the instrument when
removing it from the case.
2.
When removing the slide from the case,
hold the slide with both hands hooking a
finger on the slide brace to keep the slide
from moving, and gently lift the slide out
of the case.
* Always hold the slide with both hands.
Holding it with only one hand may result
in damage to the slide.
* When carrying only the slide, make sure
that both of the slide braces are held
together to prevent either section of the
slide from dropping.
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■ Preparing the Slide
1.
Remove dirt from inside of the inner slide
then apply a bit of slide cream on the
slightly thicker end sections of the slide.
Inner slide
Apply slide cream to these parts
* Do not use slide grease on these parts.
2.
After applying slide cream, use a water
spray bottle to moisten the slide sufficiently.
Slide Braces