[Harp-L] Bass Harmonica and info wanted

[Sam Friedman <sammyasher@xxxxxxxxx>]

I am recording a few albums with Anthony Braxton, a sax player, and have a
$1000 budget for a bass harmonica for the recording. I am looking at the
hohner 265 as it is right in my price range, but I was wondering what
other's experiences with various bass harmonicas are?
Also, are there any chromatic-slide type of bass harmonicas, as this would
enable more fluid melodies.
And finally, anyone have a Bass Harmonica they are looking to part with? I
reside in Westchester, NY and Middletown, CT  so if you are not too far from
these areas let me know!

thanks.
-Sam