[Harp-L] Big River harmonicas

[james.french@xxxxxxxxx]

 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