Hohner Model 364 and 365 Alternative

I just received an email from a former student asking questions about the Hohner 364... the 12-hole Low-C Harmonica (the 365 is a 14-hole). Though it no doubt looks really cool in pictures (it's big!), the untreated wood comb and larger body size is not comfortable. Now that the Hohner Thunderbird is out, you can get a Low-C in a standard body size. My first custom harmonica was from Richard Sleigh many years ago, and it was for a Low C Marine Band... again, so I could have a standard body size Low-C. It will cost you $200+ to have this done today, and Thunderbirds are going for around $135 out the door. So, if you have a 364 or 365, I recommend you check out the Thunderbird.