I got a new trumpet and the valves keep on sticking I put oil on them and everything what could be the problem, is it a bad trumpet, do I need to clean it, what should I do?

what kind of trumpet is it

cecilia

Check for dents or chuncs of dirt.

Clean de valves with a good degreasing product, like for the dishes. Then, clean the pipes with that.

Put enough oil on, but not too much.

Also, try putting your fingers on the valves a bit differently when you play. I used to have that problem too. The trumpet just needs to be played for a while to adjust to your hand.

If necessary, under warranty, you can bring it back and they can use a special powder on the inside of the valve slides to get it a bit less tight.

Grtz.

It also could be lousy springs..This Cecilia is probably a Chinese horn and the springs they use are less then first rate. Have your local instrument repair shop take a look and possibly replace the springs.

Very possible that since your valves probably are not "hand lapped" they will have to undergo a "break in" period before all tendancy to stick goes away. As close as the tolerances are on most trumpet valves, be sure that when you clean them you wipe/swab them with a soft, lint-free cloth. Even a small piece of lint can cause sticking. You can tell break-in wear is happening by blackish residue on the pistons and collected in the bottom valve caps. To help the valves return to the up position, you might try carefully stretching the springs about 1/4". If that helps, take the horn to an experienced repair shop and have them replaced with slightly stiffer springs.

if its not really been broken in it mite be an idea to put a touch of vaseline on the valves before u put on the oil, my teacher recommened it to me once and it worked a treat

uhhh, i had an terrible consert, all cause of you

It could be the oil you are using. i know i used to use a locally made brand called mingos and it actually made my valves stick! i highly recommend clarks viper oil!