Hi Bob, I checked the web page I had used for Barbetta,at music 123. They
have indeed raised the price.You might try calling them.1-888-590-9700. and
mention that you have a friend who bought them about two months ago for $565
They say that they won't be underbid,so mabe you can say you saw a quote
elsewhere for less,and the reason you called them is because I was happy
with their service and recomended them. Failing that they also have b stock
sona 31 for $529. I picked the sona 32s because they are also good for
vocals and I am primarily a singer.I have been told that the sona31 are also
fantastic ,and they are even lighter. Good luck. Terry