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jSax
The Reeds and Mouthpiece
03
03
VIDEO
- Changing the reed on your jSax
The reed on your
jSax
2
comes with
synthetic reeds numbered
the easiest to create an initial sound. The
played. We recommend starting with the number
book. If you look after them, your reeds should last a long time. Biting or chewing your reeds will
damage them, and they won't work properly. Check the tip of your reed from time to time to make
sure it is flat, and always replace the mouthpiece cap carefully when you have finished playing.
Changing the Reeds:
If using NUVO synthetic reeds, you will notice there is a rib on the back of the reed that fits into the
groove on the mouthpiece. If using a cane reed, make sure it is centered and pushed down as far as
the mouthpiece will allow.
To remove a reed, press the lever and carefully slide the reed away from the mouthpiece.
To insert a reed, press the lever and slide the reed in as far as it will go. You will notice that the tip of
the reed should now be level with the tip of the mouthpiece.
Press Down
Pull Out
When placing the mouthpiece on your
mouthpiece with the body. Make sure they are in their slots before attaching the mouthpiece to the
body. The end of the mouthpiece should line up with the line on the neck.
is very important, this is the part that vibrates and makes the sound. Your
1
and
½
2
reed is a little harder and offers more resistance when
Press Down
, notice the rubber O-rings on the neck which seal the
jSax
2
1
. The reed marked
½
1
2
, and trying the
as you progress through the
½
Insert Reed
is the softest and should be
Release
Reed Level With
Mouthpiece Tip
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