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barrel mismatch

Author: DrH2O
Date: 2007-06-24 19:13

I just bought an Evette & Schaeffer on ebay and although it otherwise seems to be in nice shape (will know better after it is repadded) the barrel socket for the upper joint is too short. Even when the barrel is pushed down all the way, there is a 1/8 inch gap between the barrel ring and the top of the tenon. Measuring the socket and the tenon joint confirm that they aren't the same length (tenon joint is longer). The barrel, UJ, LJ and bell all have the same E&S Master Model emblem and the barrel rings match the rings on the lower joint.

Any ideas why the gap is there? Is this the wrong barrel for this clarinet? Can I still use it? I tried the barrel from my daughter's E-11 and it goes down all the way but is loose (could be cork on tenon joint I suppose).

Anne
Clarinet addict

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