Instrument Care and Maintenance
Daily
Don't chew gum, eat, or drink
softdrinks (soda, juice, etc) just before or while you play.
Food particles, sugar and other foreign materials will
eventually affect playing qualities. If you do eat just before
playing, rinse your mouth thoroughly with WATER.
Monthly
Lubricate tuning and valve slides with tuning slide grease.
Every 2 Months
Clean
the inside of tubing, valve pistons and piston casings.
Every 3 to 6 Months
Clean
valve slides and crooks.
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