Re: [Harp-L] Big River

["mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

So Michael the BR was that much different ( better,bigger) sound then the 20 ?

Mike Wilbur 



On Sep 14, 2012, at 8:32 AM, Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I needed a low E for a recording with a band I regularly play with. (Kalu
> James).  All the store had was a Big River.  The song became a favorite of
> the audience and we had to play it nearly every show.  I knew I needed a
> backup in case the BR broke.  I bought a low E Special 20.  I used it at a
> gig.  The leader came up to me and asked what I did that was so different?
> Don't do that again.  So, right tool for the job.
> Michael Rubin
> Michaelrubinharmonica.com
> 
> On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 5:37 PM, <fssharp@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> Matthew Smart wrote:
>> 
>> "The big river is a little underrated. 3 things you can do to make it
>> swell.
>> 
>> 1) Add an extra reedplate screw. They are often missing the one that comes
>> in the center tine.
>> 
>> 2) Flat sand the draw plate to make sure it is flat.
>> 
>> 3) Slap a custom comb on it. You will not believe the volume and
>> resonance."
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I was lucky enough to win a custom comb for a Big River from Matthew at his
>> SPAH seminar. I was not missing the extra screw.  I did only a very little
>> sanding on the draw plate.  After putting on the custom comb, it made a
>> huge
>> improvement to the harp.  I know this was a free upgrade, but if I
>> wanted/needed a new harp and had a Big River lying around, it is a good way
>> to get a really nice harp.
>> 
>> 
>> Fred S
>> 
>>