Cecilio Cecilio trumpet User manual

Congratulations on your purchase of a Cecilio Musical Instruments Trumpet! Please read through the manual
below to familiarize yourself with your new instrument.
Cecilio Trumpet Owner's Manual
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All goods are inspected upon arrival to our distribution center and again prior to shipping. We can not 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 trumpet 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 trumpets are precision made instruments and are tested at our factory. Prior to shipping each instrument is
inspected by skilled technicians at our Los Angeles distribution center. However, because trumpets are fragile
instruments they can get out of adjustment in the shipping process. If this occurs you may need to get your new
instrument adjusted by a local technician.

Getting Started
You must assemble, clean, and tune your new Trumpet prior to playing. Trumpets are delicate instruments and
can be damaged easily. Handle with care. If you have a trumpet instructor we recommend you see him or her to
assist you with assembling, cleaning and tuning your instrument for the first time.
If cannot wait, follow the steps below:
Mouthpiece
•Hold the trumpet vertically with the bell towards the ground. Gently drop the mouthpiece into mouthpiece
receiver letting the weight of the mouthpiece form the connection. To get an airtight seal twist the
mouthpiece clockwise 1/4 turn
Important
Never force the mouthpiece in place. Avoid knocking or striking the mouthpiece inward. This can cause the
mouthpiece to become permanently stuck. If your mouthpiece becomes stuck please visit your local repair shop.
They have special tools to remove mouthpieces. Never use pliers or other gripping tools to remove a stuck
mouthpiece.
Tuning your Trumpet
•Pitch is affected by temperature, so be sure to warm up your instrument before playing by blowing air
through it.

•Four tuning slides are incorporated in to your Cecilio Trumpet. These enable the fine-tuning and
intonation of the instrument to be adjusted.
•Make sure that all the trumpet tuning slides are pushed all the way in.
•You can use a chromatic tuner or piano
•The tuning pitch for the Bb trumpet is C, played using an open valve combination in the 3rd partial.
•Adjust intonation with the main tuning slide by pushing in or pulling out in small increments.
•Not every pitch on the trumpet will be in tune as fine tuning of the intonation is done with the embouchure
and valve slides.
For more guidance on tuning your instrument we recommend that you seek advice from a retail store, music
teacher, or technician.
Playing your trumpet
While playing, saliva accumulates within the instrument. To prolong the life and playing condition of your
instrument this fluid must be expelled on a regular basis with the spit valve. The spit-valves are located on the
main tuning slide and the 3rd valve tuning slides.
•Hold the trumpet at a 45 degree angle towards the ground
•Holding one spit-valve open at a time, blow through the instrument to expel excess water.
Maintenance
For your convenience a cleaning cloth and valve oil are included your Cecilio Trumpet. We recommend that you
use these products and the products contained in the Cecilio Trumpet Care Kit (Model C-TCK) to maintain the
condition of your trumpet. (see below for maintenance suggestions)
It is important to disassemble and thoroughly clean the instrument after playing, and especially prior to placing it
in its case for storage between playing sessions. We recommend that you follow the routine below to ensure that
the instrument is kept in peak condition by using the products contained in the Cecilio Trumpet Care Kit (Model
C-TCK).
In addition to the steps described below we recommend that you take you instrument to a skilled technician at
least once a year to be serviced.
Remember the better you care for your instrument the more enjoyment and please you will receive from it.
Cleaning valves
Regular oiling of the valve pistons is fundamental to the smooth operation and playing of the instrument.
Valve oil (provided) should be applied (sparingly) to each valve. To apply valve oil, follow the procedure for
cleaning and maintenance of the valve piston as described below:
•Unscrew valve cap to remove valve piston
•Remove valve piston in a straight line. Do not twist piston.
•Valve pistons and casings are NOT interchangeable. Each valve pistons and casting have a number on
them (# 1, 2, and 3), make sure you place the valves in the correct castings.
•Inspect the valve piston and casing. If there is any damage to the valves or valve casings, take your
instrument to your dealer or local technician for repair.
•Apply valve oil (enclosed) sparingly to ensure adequate lubrication
•Place the valve carefully back into the proper casing, aligning the valve guide with the guide slot. Tighten
the top valve cap. Move piston up and down to ensure even oil coating over the entire surface.

Valve Casing
•The valve casings should be cleaned on a weekly basis.
•To clean valve casing remove piston as described above
•Insert a valve brush through the valve casing and pull back up. Repeat several times. You can also use the
brush to clean the portholes of the valve pistons.
•Replace pistons as described above.
Tuning Slides and lead pipe
•Carefully remove all tuning slides and clean with a snake-brush by running it through the insides of the
slides
•Clean the lead pipe while the main tuning slide is removed by dropping a snake (contained in Cecilio
Trumpet Care Kit Model C-TCK) into the lead pipe and push through to mouth piece receptacle. Remove
and repeat several times.
•Use a small amount of slide-grease to lubricate the slides before replacing them in the correct receptacles.
Exterior
•Gently remove any dirt, perspiration and finger marks from the surface of the instrument with the
cleaning/polishing cloth (provided).
•Rub briskly to return finish to its fine luster.
Cleaning the Mouthpiece
•Soak the mouthpiece in a solution of warm soapy water. Using a brass mouthpiece brush scrub the inside
and outside
•Rinse thoroughly with clean, warm water.
Cleaning the Water Keys
•A tone hole cleaner may be used to clean and dry the water keys.
Other helpful hints
•Avoid fluids that contain sugar prior to playing. If drinking or eating prior to playing rinse out your
mouth.
•Remove your trumpet from its case by lifting it from the lead pipe and bell
•Always remove the mouthpiece from your trumpet when not in use
•Always store your trumpet in its case when not in use to prevent damage
•Your instrument is a valuable item and should be treated with respect. By following the guidelines above
your instrument should provide you and your listeners with hours of pleasure
•If you remain uncertain after reading these guidelines on how to assemble and clean you're Cecilio
Trumpet, seek advice at your local music store or from a music teacher.
•Damage caused by incorrect assembly and/or inappropriate handling will not be covered by the warranty.
Cecilio Musical Instruments Warranty Information
The terms and conditions listed here will govern all warranty claims for Cecilio Musical Instruments products.
These terms and conditions cover all instruments manufactured and distributed by Cecilio Musical Instruments.
There is no additional warranty, express or implied.

Cecilio Musical Instruments warrants its instruments to be free of defect in material and construction for 1-year
from the date of purchase. Warranty excludes accessories and cases. Please see below for limitations and
restrictions to this warranty. Cecilio Musical Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace any item found to
have been defective in materials or manufacture under the terms stated here. Cecilio Musical Instruments shall be
the sole arbiter of eligibility for warranty repair or replacement. Cecilio Musical Instruments liability is limited to
repair or replacement of defective items.
To be eligible for warranty coverage, the original purchaser of the item must present the defective item, together
with the original receipt of purchase, to the dealer from which it was purchased. The dealer will then make
arrangements with Cecilio Musical Instruments for repair or replacement of the defective item.
Cecilio Musical Instruments reserves the right to make changes to this warranty. The policies in place at the time
of purchase will be honored.
Restrictions:
•1-year warranty applies only to original purchaser of instrument
•Warranty does not cover strings, reeds, cases or other free accessories
•Damage caused by neglect or misuse of instrument is not covered
•Delicate instruments are affected by climatic conditions. Exposure to excessive heat, cold, dryness, or
moisture is considered neglect
•Instrument adjustment is not covered by this warranty
•Normal wear caused by normal use of items is not covered by this warranty
•Natural products, such as wood, cannot be guaranteed against cracking, seam separation, warping of
fingerboard or chipping
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