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How to Replace a Valve Spring on a Trumpet

Introduction

This guide will teach to how to replace a spring in the valve of the trumpet.

What you need

  1. How to Replace a Valve Spring on a Trumpet, valve spring: step 1, image 1 of 2 How to Replace a Valve Spring on a Trumpet, valve spring: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • To pull out the valve, first twist the top of the valve open counterclockwise to detach it from the rest of the valve.

    • Pull the valve out of the trumpet.

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  3. How to Replace a Valve Spring on a Trumpet: step 2, image 1 of 2 How to Replace a Valve Spring on a Trumpet: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Near the top of the valve, twist the top part of the screw compartment off to access the screw.

    • Pull the old spring out and replace with the new one.

    • Reassemble the valve the same way it came apart.

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  4. How to Replace a Valve Spring on a Trumpet: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to Replace a Valve Spring on a Trumpet: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Before inserting the valve back into the trumpet, put enough valve oil on the valve so that that the surface is wet, but not dripping.

    • Insert the valve into the trumpet, and screw in the top clockwise.

    • Be sure to grasp the top of the valve and twist until a clicking sound is heard and the valve locks in place to ensure that the trumpet is ready for playing.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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I cannot manage to take out my valve it is so hard It’s a brand new trumpet sound like come out and then I don’t have valve oil

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