[Lowboy]

And this is a big problem for me Alan, given the melodica is such a loud instrument. When I am playing amplified, I want to hear what is coming from the amp, but the sound I hear most (externally and internally) is what is coming directly from the instrument.

I hold the instrument on my chest starting right under my chin. Even with the sound holes on the back, the acoustic sound overpowers the amplified sound. If I hold the instrument down against my stomach and abdomen, I hear the amp a lot better, but it is difficult to execute the techniques when the instrument is held further down.

Regards,

Lowboy