Re: [Harp-L] Big River harmonicas



I used nothing but Marine Band harps for decades, then switched to big rivers in '98. they did me well for several years, until I got my first custom harp. Now the BR's seem draggy to me. I use only customs now and still can't believe the vast difference in playability. Plus, I'm actually saving money, as the customs rarely need fixing.

bullfrog
----- Original Message ----- From: <james.french@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 9:49 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] Big River harmonicas



I must put in my own two cents worth about Big River harmonicas. I was a
Marine Band die hard for years but, quality seemed to drop off. I get a price
on my Hohners second to none yet having blow outs during gigs is frustrating.
I found after experimenting with the other Hohner diatonics that Big River was
a satisfactory instrument. I pay 9 dollars a piece for them and can shuck em
like an old coat if they go bad(I usually give them to my grandkids). My band
(The Mudcats) split up last Fall and have been jamming around with all kinds
of groups and am about ready to forget using my amp as I am finding the P.A. A
truer representation of the Harp sound. I have found that most bands sound men
can get monitor eq and volume levels to suit me rather quickly without holding
up the show. I'm curious as to other readers reactions.
keep turning blue,
Jim French
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