Yamaha Tubas Owner's Manual - Page 10

Before You Play ■ Assembling the Leadpipe (Sousaphone only) The sousaphone uses a multi-piece leadpipe. This leadpipe in combination with a bit allows the player to adjust the mouthpiece to a comfortable position to best fit individual needs. 1. Apply some slide grease to the middle sec- tion of the leadpipe and then insert it into the leadpipe receiver. Next, tighten the screw on the receiver to secure the middle pipe in place. Leadpipe Bit Middle pipe ■ Assembling the Marching Tuba (Marching series only) The leadpipe on one of the marching series tuba models can be switched to convert the instrument between marching use and regular concert use. (An "M" at the end of the product number indicates a marching series tuba.) 1. Loosen screws A and B to remove the regu- lar concert leadpipe, then attach the marching leadpipe and tighten screws A and B. Concert leadpipe Receiver Screw B A Mouthpiece Leadpipe receiver * If the bit is left on the leadpipe, it may become stuck in place. After playing, make sure that the bit is removed from the leadpipe and remove moisture from the bit. * The YSH-411 is supplied with two different bits. Both can be connected together if necessary. * The marching type mouthpipe may become stuck or difficult to remove if left in the tuba. Please use caution. 2. Insert the square support on the backside of the instrument and use screw E to adjust the leadpipe angle, then tighten screws C and D to secure it. Backside C E D D Marching leadpipe Square support 26