One of the most common repairs we do in our shop is chemically cleaning brass instruments. I am constantly asked about chem cleans, so I...

One of the most important things any drummer should learn is how to properly hold their sticks. Without this knowledge their technique...

Purchasing a quality oboe reed, even as a beginner, is a critical first step to becoming a successful young musician. As a parent you...

1. Make a knot large enough so it will not slip through the hole in the lever. 2. With the rotor lever in the proper position, wrap the...

1. Oil rotor body and spindle. 2. Install spindle through top plate. 3. Install the stop arm and screw. 4. Install rotor and top plate...

1. Place rotor oil on the body of your rotor as well as both the long and short spindle. 2. Install rotor into housing- long spindle...

The type of rotor oil used is important to how well your rotary valve works. Here are a few tips to help with your oil selections. 1. Not...

Disassembling Thayer Rotary Valves 1. Prepare a clean, soft, lint and dirt free area to work. 2. Remove hand slide and all tuning slides...

If cleaned often, a simple soap and water cleaning should be enough to maintain a properly working rotor (we recommend twice a year)....

Disassembling a rotary valve is necessary to properly clean and maintain its functionality. Some players may be nervous about removing a...