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Hello everyone this may be a long shot. I recently purchased a GDR era PT10 with the interchangeable leadpipes. The tuba is great. However there’s a front brace on the bell that attaches the leadpipe more securely to the bell. The previous owner had that removed and now the leadpipe is floating. Personally I don’t like the floated pipe. Does anyone have this part or could make one that fits in place? I can provide pictures for clarity. Thank you for your time.