User Manual

Apply some lever oil to the lever shafts.

Lever oil

While moving the levers, blow some air

through the instrument to distribute the oil

evenly.

* Do not apply too much oil.

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Assembling the Sousaphone

Connect the bell to the body so that the bell is fac-

ing the same direction as the player’s face.

Loosen the bell screws. Firmly holding on to

the bell on both sides, rotate the bell slowly

while inserting the bell into the bell joint on

the main body. After the bell is positioned,

tighten the three bell screws so that each screw

applies the same amount of pressure against

the bell.

Never loosen the screws on the copper brac-

ing holding the main coils together. Doing

so may cause the coils to separate resulting

in injury. Also, regularly check that the at-

tachment screws on the main tubing are

tightened rmly.

Completed assembly

* During rests, make sure that the bell screws are

tightened rmly.

Bell joint receiver

Bell screw

Copper bracing

Main coil

Attachment screw

Before You Play

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Setting the Mouthpiece

Insert the mouthpiece until it just ts snugly and

is no longer loose in the leadpipe.

Mouthpiece

* NEVER force the mouthpiece into the leadpipe,

or hit it. e mouthpiece may become stuck in the

leadpipe.