Posted by Lee Stofer on November 25, 2001 at 17:15:18:
In Reply to: Bohn & Meinl Sousaphone - Any Info? posted by Steve Kinsel on November 21, 2001 at 22:16:16:
Steve,
That is a really neat-looking "Italian Bb" (BBb) sousaphone, made by a well-respected German firm. The missing bell screws are no doubt metric, and your 2nd valve troubles may stem from the slide dents. E-mail me privately for more info on restoration of the instrument.
-Lee Stofer