Yamaha Bassoons Owner's Manual - Page 7

Bass Joint Insert halfway Assembly Attaching the Bell • As shown in the illustration below, gently hold the bell key pad down to raise the connection at the opposite end, and insert the bell section into the bass joint. Double Joint 2. Rotate the bass joint so that the tenor joint comes into contact with the stopper on the bass joint. * Take care not to apply too much pressure on the bell key pad. Stopper Attaching the Hand Rest 1. Screw the hand rest into its holder stopping at a comfortable position. 3. Continue to insert the bass joint, all the way into the socket. * Take care not to over tighten the hand rest. 2. Tighten the ring on the screw to secure the hand rest. Fully insert 21