User Manual

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Troubleshooting
e tone is not clear, or the instrument plays out of tune.
e tone reector may be out of alignment.
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If you couldnt properly adjust the position of the reector, contact the dealer from whom you pur-
chased the instrument.
e pads and tone holes may be out of alignment or the pads may be worn.
ere may be a dent or some other deformation in the body of the instrument.
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Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument.
e keys are sti and function poorly.
e spring may be dislodged.
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Take care and return the spring to its proper position.
Excessive force applied to the keys may have bent them.
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Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument.
Too much oil may have been applied to the key mechanisms.
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Wipe away excessive oil from the key mechanisms. If that doesnt improve key function, contact the
dealer from whom you purchased the instrument.
Attaching or removing the headjoint or footjoint is dicult.
ere may be dust or grime on the joint.
e body may have become deformed.
e headjoint may have been left attached to the body for a long period of time.
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Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument.
e keys produce noise when played.
Felts or corks may be deformed.
Excessive force applied to the keys may have bent them.
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Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the instrument.
e key mechanisms may be worn.
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Apply some key oil to the key mechanisms. If that doesn’t improve key function, contact the dealer
from whom you purchased the instrument.
Screws may have come loose.
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Re-tighten the screws.