Hey folks… I’m sitting here at home and probably like you don’t have access to my awesome professional ultrasonic cleaning machines or pro shop to get my horn serviced. Now it’s more important than ever to keep up some good maintenance plans for your instrument so I do hope you enjoy this quick low-fi video.
Thanks to my super wife for her help with the camera work on the first part! :)
0:36 Here are few basic rules for cleaning:
1. Secure your slides (otherwise they might fly out due to the pressure of the water).
2. Use lukewarm water with no soap
3. Scrub out your horn before with a “snake” or similar product (I use the HW Brass Saver for tpt it’s really good and soft on the horn’s interior).
4. After letting the water run through the horn with no valves depressed press each one individually to let the water fully circulate. I usually go valve 3, valve 2, valve 1, and then a combination of all the valves. Remember to keep those slides secured!
5. Flip the horn over, depress the valves, and LIGHTLY blow the excess water out of the bell. Then empty each slide and let air dry overnight on a soft towel
6. If you have excess debris in the horn in the morning repeat the process as needed
2:55 Here's how to re-lubricate the horn in the morning:
1. Put a small drop of valve oil on the threads so they don't seize up.
2. Oil the valves (a small drop on the spring) and put them back in the correct casing. Keeping your valves oiled can help them last longer. Synthetic works best!
3. Put slide grease on the ends of the tuning slide and second valve slide.
4. Remember to put some oil on your Amado keys if you have them!
5. Put a slide oil on the first and third valve slides.
If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email at info@austincustombrass.com
Clean out your mouthpiece everyday and sanitize it every morning before your practice sessions!
Stay clean, stay safe, and have fun!
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