Important information about your new Hammond Melodion

If this is the first time you have purchased a new Melodion, it is very important you fully understand some of the idiosyncrasies that allow its very unique and recognizable rich sound. The Melodion is an acoustic instrument, and unlike digital keyboards, the pitch of the particular key being played can be changed (or "bent") slightly higher or lower depending on the strength of breath used. This is not a defect! It is a very unique feature the Melodion shares with harmonicas that allow the musician to be very expressive in their playing.

Another important Melodion fact you should know is that cold temperature can affect its pitch. The lower the temperature, the more pitch can shift. Because a Melodion is constructed of metal reeds and various other parts, the amount of the tuning shift can vary from key to key. We highly recommend you allow your Melodion to warm to room temperature before playing it to achieve the highest tuning stability and best overall sound. The duration you allow for stabilization should depend on the length of time your Melodion was subjected to extreme low temperatures. The colder the temperature, the longer period you should provide for stabilization.

Being an acoustic instrument, your Melodion will require tuning from time to time. This is a normal condition and occurs with all types of reed instruments. How often your Melodion will require tuning depends on several factors:
- How often you play the instrument and the length of time that you play.
- The strength of breath used to play the instrument. Using a hard breath for extended periods may cause one or more keys to detune. Please note that this condition is normal.
- The temperature in which the instrument is being played and stored. At our factory, Melodions are tuned at a room temperature of 21" C, with a tolerance of plus or minus 3" C.

When your melodion requires tuning,
you may contact in the EU countries :

HAMMOND SUZUKI EUROPE B.V.
Ir. D.S. Tuynmanweg 4A
4131 PN Vianen, The Netherlands
Tel.: +31-347-370594
E-mail: info@hammond.eu
Website: www.hammond.eu

HAMMOND Melodion Limited Warranty

The Hammond Melodion is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for one (1) year from the original date of purchase. If the Hammond Melodion is found to contain manufacturing defects, it will be at Hammond’s discretion, be repaired or replaced at no charge providing the Hammond Melodion is shipped pre-paid to the Hammond Service Centre. A copy of the original purchase receipt is required. The Hammond Melodion is not warranted for normal wear and tear, physical damage, abuse or modifications not performed by Hammond. Normal maintenance is not covered by this warranty. This includes normal wear pertaining to parts such as reeds (including tuning). The vinyl tube that is connected to your L joint Mouthpiece may develop a crack over a long period of use. This condition is considered normal and is not replaceable free of charge under your warranty.

RETURN PROCEDURE

If it becomes necessary to return your Hammond Melodion, please contact FIRST Hammond Suzuki Europe B.V. for return authorization. The Hammond Melodion will NOT be accepted at the Hammond Service Center without this authorization. Send your Hammond Melodion prepaid and along with the original sales receipt (or other proof of purchase) to the Hammond Service Center.

In the EU countries Contact:

HAMMOND SUZUKI EUROPE B.V.
Ir. D.S. Tuynmanweg 4A
4131 PN Vianen, The Netherlands
Tel.: +31-347-370594
E-mail: info@hammond.eu
Website: www.hammond.eu

- This Warranty gives you specific legal rights. -

- You may also have other rights which may vary from country to country -