Re: [Harp-L] Big River

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

Ok never tried a BR...

Mike Wilbur 


On Sep 14, 2012, at 9:47 AM, Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I think so and the leader certainly thought so.
> 
> On Fri, Sep 14, 2012 at 8:11 AM, mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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
> >>
> >>
>