trombone maintenance
Regular Lubricating and Cleaning
Periodic Maintenance
ONCE A WEEK (or as needed): Wash the mouthpiece in warm soapy water and clean with the mouthpiece brush. Thoroughly clean and dry the inner slide tubes with a clean cloth and re-lubricate the slide.
EVERY TWO MONTHS: Disassemble the trombone and place all parts in the bathtub or a large basin of LUKEWARM water and a mild detergent. After the instrument has soaked for a while, run the flexible brush though all body tubing and the inner and outer slides. Rinse thoroughly with a solution of baking soda and water followed by a final rinse with clear water and allow to dry. Reassemble the instrument, lubricating the slide and tuning slides. This procedure will help to prevent corrosion from condensation and saliva inside the instrument. Finally, polish the body with a clean rag or polishing cloth..
NEVER:
* Use hot water to clean the instrument, as this can cause serious damage to the finish.
* Store music books, folders, etc. in the case, as this may cause damage to the instrument.
* NEVER Attempt to remove a stuck mouthpiece on your own. TAKE THE INSTRUMENT AND MOUTHPIECE TO MR REID FOR REMOVAL
- Put a small amount of slide cream on the sleeves before playing. You may want to spray the slide with a light coating of water from a small spray bottle as well.
- Check the tuning slide regularly to see that it moves freely. Lubricate when necessary with tuning slide grease after first removing all grease and dirt from slides. Put a thin coat of lubricant on each slide tube and insert tubes one at a time, rotating them to distribute lubricant evenly. Then assemble the slide in its correct position.
- Always remove as much moisture as possible from the inside of the instrument after playing.
- Wipe the body of the instrument with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints.
Periodic Maintenance
ONCE A WEEK (or as needed): Wash the mouthpiece in warm soapy water and clean with the mouthpiece brush. Thoroughly clean and dry the inner slide tubes with a clean cloth and re-lubricate the slide.
EVERY TWO MONTHS: Disassemble the trombone and place all parts in the bathtub or a large basin of LUKEWARM water and a mild detergent. After the instrument has soaked for a while, run the flexible brush though all body tubing and the inner and outer slides. Rinse thoroughly with a solution of baking soda and water followed by a final rinse with clear water and allow to dry. Reassemble the instrument, lubricating the slide and tuning slides. This procedure will help to prevent corrosion from condensation and saliva inside the instrument. Finally, polish the body with a clean rag or polishing cloth..
NEVER:
* Use hot water to clean the instrument, as this can cause serious damage to the finish.
* Store music books, folders, etc. in the case, as this may cause damage to the instrument.
* NEVER Attempt to remove a stuck mouthpiece on your own. TAKE THE INSTRUMENT AND MOUTHPIECE TO MR REID FOR REMOVAL