Re: [Harp-L] Big River

[Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

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
>
>