Yamaha flute User manual - Caring For Wooden Body
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Caring for Wooden Body
Piccolos
Yamaha wooden piccolos are made of grenadilla wood,
a material more susceptible than plastic to changes in
climate. Sudden shifts in temperature and/or humidity
cause subtle changes in wooden instruments, potentially
causing the body to crack or joints to swell. The follow-
ing care is recommended to extend the life and maintain
the quality of your piccolo.
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.
Refer to Caring for the Interior of your Flute or Piccolo on
page 4 for detailed instructions.
Assembling Your Flute or
Piccolo
Assemble, tune, clean, and lubricate your instrument for the
first time under the guidance of your teacher.
Applying Cork Grease to Piccolo only
A thin coat of cork grease (YAC 1010P) on piccolo
tenon corks just prior to assembly promotes an easy,
proper fit of joints and extends cork life. Do not use
cork grease on flute tenons.
Assembly
• Taking care not to apply
pressure to the main body
keys, attach the foot to
the body with a gentle
twisting motion.
• Attach the headjoint in
the same manner, using the
marks on each joint as a guide.