sousaphone bits

[Chadtuba]

Where is a good, but inexpensive place to get sousaphone bits? I've got an old Conn in decent shape with good neck but no bits that I need to get going with before parade season starts with the high school I teach at. As of yet I haven't been able to find any loose bits at the school so it looks like I'll have to order a set. I've found them on ebay and WWBW but they seem kind of pricey, but I've never bought them before so I don't know how much they should cost.

Thank you my fellow tuba brothers (and sisters, I know you're out there too!)

[Dan Schultz]

Used sousa bits are hard to find. I think they probably go to the secret place where the mateless socks go. Any repair shop should be able to order a new pair for you for about $40 in lacquered brass or $46 in silver plate.