school starts tomorrow that means having band and i havent played it in 2 months (summer vacation) and i oiled the valves and the 1 and 2 valves are stuck the 1st valve comes up slowly when i push it down but on the 2nd valve it stays down how do i undo this???? thank you
Remove the valves 1 at a time. Remove the bottom cap to the valve. Swab out the valve chamber With a lightly oiled soft cloth. Put oil on the valve and replace being careful to not cross thread the caps. Don't leave out the spring. Do the next valve the same way.
You could just get a screwdriver and drill it into the bottom of the valve till it comes out. Its not damaging anything because there are no air pipes going through the bottom .
Unscrew your valve, remove the bottom valve cap, and carefully push out the valve with a drumstick or something. Clean the valve off with a cotton swab and some vinegar, rinse it off gently with lukewarm water, oil 'er up, and put her back in. If you've messed your instrument up to the point where your valve caps are all stuck from lack of cleaning, you're going to have to take it to a professional. Don't force them with a tool or anything or you'll strip them. Haha, good luck. Matt
