Hello everyone. My first post here.
I've just purchased a used Buescher USA Aristocrat as my son's first student clarinet (apart from the 'Jupiter' that was made available by his school last year). The instrument arrived from the eBay seller in good condition, apart from superficial scratches, with all keys working well and cork in sound condition. However, the place in the case where the barrel joint should have been contained only a spare mouthpiece. I've just written to the seller on the off-chance that the piece was left behind in their shop, but I think it's likely that I will need to buy a new barrel joint.
My question is, what should I bee looking for? Are these pieces 'generic' as far as fit and function go? A quick 'google' suggests that most that are out there are 65mm, with prices ranging from $13 to $200+. Given that we are on a limited budget (the clarinet only cost AU$100) what would be a reasonable option?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
I've just purchased a used Buescher USA Aristocrat as my son's first student clarinet (apart from the 'Jupiter' that was made available by his school last year). The instrument arrived from the eBay seller in good condition, apart from superficial scratches, with all keys working well and cork in sound condition. However, the place in the case where the barrel joint should have been contained only a spare mouthpiece. I've just written to the seller on the off-chance that the piece was left behind in their shop, but I think it's likely that I will need to buy a new barrel joint.
My question is, what should I bee looking for? Are these pieces 'generic' as far as fit and function go? A quick 'google' suggests that most that are out there are 65mm, with prices ranging from $13 to $200+. Given that we are on a limited budget (the clarinet only cost AU$100) what would be a reasonable option?
Thanks in advance for any advice.