[Harp-L] Bernie Bray harmonica...?

[Michael Rubin]

I don't know how you could authenticate it save speaking with his family or
close friends, but I cannot imagine anyone but Bernie Bray carving that on
a harp.  It's most likely a harp he owned.

On Fri, Feb 18, 2022 at 8:39 AM James Gordon <jhg332 at xxxxx> wrote:

> I have a Hohner Chromonica No. 261 with "BERNIE BRAY." carved in the wooden
> portion (capitalization intentional - that's how it appears on the
> harmonica).  I don't know much about this vintage, and I have no idea as to
> its authenticity.  It plays beautifully, though.  Does anyone have any
> thoughts regarding this?  I'm not sure if images can be sent via mailing
> list (I'm guessing not), but if they are, I can send a picture along.
>