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• If the valve in the blowpipe ceases to be effective, it should be replaced. Remove the nail that holds it
in place with some pliers or tweezers and dispose of the defective valve. The support on the nail should
apply a minimal amount of pressure on the valve. If your gaita has the new Seipón system, you may
change the old valve for a new one and, in this case, it will be enough to tie it with some thread without
applying too much pressure.
• It is advisable to carry out an exercise that is very good for the instrument: Each time you finish using
the gaita, remove the blowpipe from its stock and shake it energetically to remove the humidity that
the valve retains. It is recommended that you do not place the blowpipe back in its stock until you use
the instrument again, as this way, the humid air that remains in the bag has a more effective escape
route thus prolonging the life of the sound pipes as well as that of the valve itself.
• The corks should be greased lightly, you should not apply too much,
with lamb or goat fat or with special grease known as 'Seibo'. To
the corks of drones where they meet the stocks, be specially moder-
ate to avoid they turn when tuning. If, for any reason, any tuning
slide becomes too tight in its hole, hold a piece in each hand (do not
use tools which may mark the wood) and turn them in opposite
direction whilst at the same time making small movements to and
fro, as if you were removing the cork from a bottle of cava. The
corks which seal the union to the different parts of the gaita have a
limited lifetime. If they loosen, break off or unstick, wrap them pro-
visionally with thread until you send the instrument to the
Obradoiro de Gaitas Seivane to replace them for new ones.
• A correct position of the gaita contributes to the gaiteiro's comfort,
their control and command of the bag, and their appearance.
• Your gaita should be used and maintained with certain regularity
because, as with any instrument made of wood, it reaches its sonar
plenitude after a period of usage.
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Correct position of the gaita