Hi Maz,

I didn't know that the Panther came in F-Bb-Eb, I thought it was only G-C-F. In any case, the choice you made is OK. For some time now (20 years or more perhaps), F-Bb-Eb has been *more* common, and could be considered "normal". But you will find both. Many of us have both. I have both, but I only gig with the F-Bb-Eb.

-David

The new COMPADRE or EL REY DEL VALLENATO models by Hohner are entry level triple rows and come in any key you want : ADG, GCF, FBbEb, EAD or BbEbAb.

Glenn

Thanks for your input all. I have until Monday to decide. I think I will stick to my initial decision FBbEb... The guy I'm buying from (through ebay) in Ontario has this one Panther that has these reeds from a Corona II which I am getting for $350 Cdn including shipping. He also has another normal one in GCF which I could get instead for $50 more. This is a very good deal in either case. Yesterday, I went to a local music store. They had a Panther there in GCF listed at $615 Cdn... Now I'm in the hunt for a gig bag the guy has one for $85.. what do you think?

Maz...

I have a used red 1970's Corona II with original FBbEb reeds in it.. it is a "road box " has seen some playing and has some rust on the grille..but otherwise functional..

Hard to find with original 70's FBbEb reeds ( which alone sell for close to $300 new.. and the older ones are better )..

it is in California... if you want to have a look at it I can have it sent to you .. no obligation.. if you don't want it then send it on to an address I give you.

Cost $475 U.S. dollars shipping included... ( Paypal if possible ).

GLENN

Thanks for the offer Glenn, but I can't go back on the deal I sealed for the Panther.