Hi All,

I'm looking for a lower priced triple row in F-Bb-Eb. So, first question, Maz, if you still have it, any interest in selling your Panther in that key?

Next, any suggestions as far as what to get? I realize that the Hohner Compadre only has two sets of reeds, but I'm wondering if that's the way to go, as I'm not seeing anything else in the $500 price range in that key.
Thanks, Scott

Hello Scott, I still have my Panther in F-Bb-Eb and have no intention on selling it. However, I'm not sure if I was to do it again if I would really look for another key than CGF (like the regular Panther).

The guy I bought it from was a dealer somewhere in Ontario Canada. The price was very good (definitely below $500). I can try to locate him if you're interested. What do you need that key for?

So he can play Motor Dude Special in the Key of Eb!

Hey Johnny and Maz,

Johnny's right! I had a lesson with Jeffery Broussard, and he showed me Motor Dude and a few other tunes on his FBbEb triple - so I figure it would be easiest to stick with that. Maz, thanks for being willing to find the guy who sold you your box - I've actually already been in touch with him (I almost bought one of those Panthers at the same time you did, so I still had his email). Turns out he can't get that key in a Panther anymore. So unless I hear something otherwise, it may be the Compadre for me. Scott

Actually a GCF would be fine. You can get Cory Ledet's DVD from Wilson Savoy and adjust it so it is in GCF. This way you can still get a Panther and be on your way.
Good luck in your search.

That's what I did. The Panther is a good box, just a tad thin with 2 reeds per note. I'd love to hear the new Corona IIIN. MML reed arrangement. Anyone have a chance to listen to one yet?

What's the price difference between a Panther and Compadre? I say if it's a lot, go with the Panther in CGF. BTW, here's a nice link (#2) of Jeff Broussard on his 3-row singing "If teardrops were diamonds"... Very nice!