User Manual

SAXOPHONE
Care and maintenance of the saxophone
How to assemble the saxophone:
1. Apply cork grease onto the cork of the neck to facilitate the insertion of the mouthpiece without forcing it.
2. Holding the neck with your hand near the cork, insert the mouthpiece using a twisting motion, being careful not to
apply too much pressure in order to avoid bending the octave key.
3. Be sure that the insert part of the neck as well as the insert part of the body of the saxophone are clean.
4. Slide the neck into the body being careful not to push too hard on the neck so as not to bend it.
5. Put the reed and the ligature on the mouthpiece. Note: Be careful not to damage the upper part of the mouthpiece
or the reed with the ligature.
How to disassemble the saxophone
1. Take the reed and the ligature off of the mouthpiece. Note: Be careful not to damage the upper part of the
mouthpiece or the reed with the ligature. Dry the reed and place it in its specific case.
2. Take the mouthpiece off of the neck with a gentle twisting motion and dry it with a soft cloth.
3. Take the neck out of the body and dry the inserted parts of the neck and body.
4. Insert the cap provided into the body of the saxophone.
5. Put the saxophone and the accessories back into the case.
Maintenance and Daily Care
1. Always dry the keys and the body of the saxophone with a dry cloth. Removing excess humidity helps prevent the
pads from sticking and deteriorating.
2. Always remove the mouthpiece from the neck when not using the instrument so as to keep the cork in good
condition as well as to keep the instrument parts dry.
Long-term maintenance:
With regular use the keys of the saxophone could need regulation.
We suggest bringing your instrument to a qualified technician once a year for a checkup. Controlling your instrument on
a regular basis could prevent the risk of malfunctions and the need for expensive future repairs.