The sousaphone is a type of tuba , Designed so that it fits
around the body of the tubist and is supported by the left shoulder, the
sousaphone may be readily played while being carried.

The sousaphone is a valved brass instrument with the same
tube length and musical range as other tubas. It’s shape is such that the bell
is above the tubist’s head and projecting forward. The valves are situated
directly in front of the musician slightly above the waist. The bell is
normally detachable from the instrument body to facilitate transportation and
storage. It is manufactured from sheet brass, usually yellow or silver, with
silver, lacquer, and gold plating options, much like many brass instruments.It
is in the key of Bb, and the instrument’s part is usually read in “concert
pitch“,

For

customers outside the continental U.S., items will be shipped from our
instruments factory in India by express courier and shall also arrive
within 5 business days. However, you may be charged import duties/taxes
as applicable in your country. This could be between 5 to 20% of the
item value, and payment of these charges will be the buyers
responsibility.