Thanks. Yes it is a BBb and It plays well but needs cosmetic work. It was used as yard art tied to a lamp post(got hit by a car) and as an outdoor sign before I rescued it. I will check with the shops you mentioned, I know it is a fairly rare instrument and replacing it would be tough.

Does anyone have an estimated value for a 3 valve Conn 34K raincatcher Sousaphone? I can't find any that have been sold to base an insurance value on. It plays very well and has quite the back story to it.