Cecilio Saxophone - User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of a Cecilio Musical Instruments saxophone! Please read through the manual
below to familiarize yourself with your new instrument.
Cecilio Saxophone Owner's Manual
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All of our instruments are inspected upon arrival to our distribution center and again prior to shipping. We cannot
accept responsibility for merchandise arriving in damaged condition. It is the dealer's and the end user's
responsibility to inspect merchandise upon receipt and report any damages. Please inspect
your saxophone
immediately. Merchandise can be damaged in transit even though there is no outward evidence of rough handing.
(Concealed damage)
If damaged goods are found please contact your place of purchase within 24 hours of receipt of package to have a
claim filed with the carrier. You must save the cartons and packing material until the claim is resolved.
Take extra care to prevent exposure to sudden changes in temperature and humidity. Avoid direct, extended
exposure to:
• Sunlight
• Rain
• Heaters
• Air Conditioners
Remove all moisture after you have finished playing.
Cecilio saxophones are precision made instruments and are tested at our factory. Prior to shipping each instrument
is inspected and adjusted by skilled technicians at our Los Angeles distribution center. However, because
saxophones are fragile instruments they can get out of adjustment in the shipping process: Keys can get bent,
screws can come loose, or springs can become mis-aligned. If this occurs you may need to get your new
instrument adjusted by a local technician.

Summary

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Inspection and Damage Reporting

Responsibility for inspecting merchandise upon receipt and reporting damages.

Handling Damaged Goods

Steps to take if damaged goods are found, including contacting the place of purchase and saving packing material.

Environmental Precautions

Advice on preventing exposure to sunlight, rain, heaters, and air conditioners.

Post-Playing Moisture Removal

Reminder to remove all moisture after playing to maintain the instrument.

Shipping Adjustments

Saxophones can get out of adjustment during shipping; local technician adjustment may be needed.

Getting Started

Assembling the Neck and Mouthpiece

Detailed steps for attaching the neck to the body and the mouthpiece to the neck.

Attaching the Reed

Instructions on how to moisten the reed, position it on the mouthpiece, and secure it with the ligature.

Tuning your Saxophone

Guidance on warming up, mouthpiece placement, tuning pitch, and intonation adjustment.

Maintenance

Removing Your Reed

Steps to remove and dry the reed from the mouthpiece after playing.

Cleaning the Interior

Instructions for using a cleaning swab, mouthpiece brush, and neck snake for interior cleaning.

Cleaning the Pads

Method for drying pads using cleaning pad paper and pressing keys.

Cleaning the Exterior

Tips for cleaning the instrument's exterior, keys, and applying cork grease.

Other Helpful Hints

Advice on avoiding sugar, handling the instrument, and seeking help from teachers.

Cecilio Musical Instruments Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage

Details on the 1-year warranty, excluding accessories, and terms for repair or replacement.

Warranty Restrictions

Limitations on warranty coverage including neglect, misuse, environmental factors, and normal wear.

Cecilio Saxophone Specifications

General

Brand	Cecilio
Model	Saxophone
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English