Eastar Saxophone Student Alto Saxophone E Flat Gold Lacquer User Manual

Eastar Saxophone Student Alto Saxophone E Flat Gold Lacquer

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PRECAUTIONS

Please read the following in detail first before operation.

1. Do not throw or swing the instrument when others are nearby. A mouthpiece or other part could fall and hit someone else.
2. Keep the oil, polish, etc., (the oil and polish are not provided in the package) out of children’s mouths and do maintenance when children are absent.
3. Be careful not to touch the pin springs during maintenance.
4. Keep the instrument away from heat sources such as heaters, etc., in addition, do not use or store the instrument in extreme temperature or humidity conditions. Doing so may result in damage to key balance, linkage, or pads, resulting in problems during the performance.
5. Never use benzene or thinner for maintenance on instruments with a lacquer finish . Doing so may result in damage to the finish’s top coat.
6. Take care not to place the instrument on an uneven surface or any other unstable place.
7. Do not modify the instrument to avoid repair impossible.
8. Keep small parts out of the reach of children.
9. In terms of brass instruments with a plated finish, the color of the finish may change over time.

However, it would not influence the instrument’s performance. Discoloration in its early stage can easily be removed with maintenance. (As discoloration progresses, it may be difficult to remove.)

PARTS OF A SAXOPHONE

1. Ligature
2. Mouthpiece
3. Neck
4. Neck Screw
5. Octave Key
6. Bell
7. Bow
8. Key Guard
9. Strap Ring
10. Thumb Hook

ASSEMBLY THE INSTRUMENT

Warning: Saxophones are delicate instruments and can be damaged easily, before assembling, it is crucial to remember not to put too much pressure on the instrument in any particular position when holding it and take care not to use excessive force to avoid damage during assembly or while handling.

• Attach the mouthpiece

• * Attach the mouthpiece to the neck using a slow twisting motion and push it about 3/4 of the way onto the neck cork.

  • Apply a little cork grease on the neck cork if it is difficult to install the mouthpiece.
  • Handle with care, and be careful not to use excessive force, which may damage the instrument.
  • The cork grease is not included in the package.
• Attach the neck
  • Loosen the neck screw at first, then hold the neck and insert it directly into the neck receiver using a slow twisting motion.
  • Apply a little cork grease on the neck’s joint section if it is difficult to insert into the neck receiver.
  • The grease is not included in the package.
• After aligning the neck, tighten the neck screw to secure it
• Moisten the end of the reed in your mouth or in a cup of warm water.
• Attach the reed
  • Place the reed on the mouthpiece so that the tip of the mouthpiece is seen over the end of the reed then tighten the ligature screws to secure the reed.
• Place the strap around your neck then hook the strap onto the strap ring on the instrument.
• Adjust the mouthpiece position and strap length when holding the instrument.

TUNING THE INSTRUMENT

Adjust the position of the mouthpiece on the neck to complete the tuning. Be sure that the mouthpiece covers 3/4 of the neck cork, which is the ideal placement for tuning. Also, since changes in temperature can influence the pitch, blow some warm air into the instrument to warm it up before tuning.

INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE

Saxophones should ideally be cleaned after every practice or playing session or at least once per week, using the cleaning methods described below.

After-performance care

• Remove the reed from the mouthpiece, then use a cleaning swab (sold separately) to clean the inside of the mouthpiece. The cleaning swab is also used to clean the inside of the instrument’s neck and body.
• Do not pull the swab all the way through the mouthpiece to prevent damage to the end of the mouthpiece.
• Please always keep the cleaning swab clean and dry.
• Dry the pads by placing a cleaning paper (sold separately) between the pad and the tone hole, then gently press the pads to completely remove the moisture.
• Be sure to remove the paper only when the key isn’t pressed down.
• On baritone saxophones, remove moisture using the water keys.
• Use a polish cloth to wipe the instrument’s surface.
• Be careful to gently wipe the keys and pads when cleaning.
• Take care not to make the polishing cloth get caught on the pin springs.
• The tone hole on the octave key is small and is prone to clogging, therefore, please use a tone hole cleaner (sold separately) to clean the hole periodically.

Monthly maintenance

• Apply a few drops of key oil (sold separately) to the mechanism and move the key to ensure that the oil is evenly distributed.
• Do not apply too much oil.
• After applying the oil, please completely remove any oil on key surfaces.
• Remove dirt from the side surfaces of keys and key posts. Use a small piece of gauze to wipe the surfaces and do not use excessive pressure on the keys.
• Be mindful not to affect the pin springs, key cork, etc., when wiping the instrument.
• Remove dirt or dust from between the keys using a tone hole cleaner (sold separately).
• Be careful not to damage the pads.

Six-monthly maintenance

• The neck should be cleaned every six months to keep the saxophone performing well.
  1. Apply some of the soap solutions to the saxophone neck brush (sold separately) and clean the interior of the neck.
  2. After the dirt is removed, apply some clean water to the brush to remove any remaining dirt and the soap from the neck interior.
  3. Remove all moisture from the neck interior with a cleaning swab.
  4. Dry the neck exterior with a polish cloth.
• Do not put the saxophone neck directly into the solution, please use a small screwdriver to remove the key from the neck.
• Be sure that no water comes in contact with the cork, or it will swell and deform.
• The neck on the soprano saxophone is narrow making it hard to draw the swab all the way through. Do not force the swab past the point where it stops in the neck.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• The instrument is out of tune, or the sound is not clear.
• It is recommended that you consult a nearby repair shop.
• The pads may not be aligned with the tone holes.
  • Do not use excessive pressure on the keys and do not place any heavy objects on the instrument.
• The surface of the pad is torn and overused.
  • Clean the instrument after playing, since dirt has accumulated on the pads when performing outside.
• The pad is sticky and does not completely open.
  • Do not use excessive pressure on the keys, since it may damage the keys or remove the felts under the keys, which could result in being out of tune.

Soldered joints become loose

• It is recommended that you consult a nearby repair shop.
• The solder joints become loose if the case is closed when there is something placed on the key guards, or the instrument was dropped or hit, etc.
  • Take the instrument with care.

The mouthpiece is hard to attach to the neck

• Apply some cork grease (sold separately) to the neck cork and try pushing the mouthpiece onto the neck two or three times.

The keys do not move or are stiff

• It is recommended that you consult a nearby repair shop if the keys are bent.
• Excessive force is put on the key mechanism, or the instrument is dropped, or the case is closed with something placed on the instrument.
  • Do not use excessive pressure on the keys or place any heavy objects on the instrument.
• The spring may come off when cleaning the instrument.
  • Be careful that the spring may dislodge and return ii to its proper position.

The keys are noisy

• It is recommended that you consult a nearby repair shop.
• The cork or felt on the keys has fallen off, torn, or become thin.
  • Be careful that cork or felt on the keys.
• The instrument may have been dropped or bumped causing keys to touch or come into contact with the instrument body.
  • Make sure that the instrument is placed in the case after playing.
  • Take the instrument with care.
• Key mechanisms are worn.
  • Applying key oil (sold separately) about once a month (1-2 drops per place) may prevent this phenomenon.
• The screws are loose.
  • Check the loose screws and tighten them.

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Only baritone saxophones have a low A key

Only soprano saxophones have a high G key

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