This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Honking Dave Shannon said: "My own preference - and that of a growing number of British pro players - is for UK customiser West Weston's bees wax-dipped Marine Bands, screws instead of nails, custom reed set up, etc. Fantastic value for 35 pounds." 35 pounds! Must be for playing really "heavy" blues. : ) Bob Laughlin