Warbleman
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Apr 08, 2008
1:59 PM
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What kind of harmonica does James Cotton currently play? If anyone knows the answer I would really appreciate it. But could you also include the name of a website that proves your answer? I would like to know for sure that you are correct.
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ChipperHarp
10 posts
Apr 08, 2008
5:12 PM
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Cotton plays Marine Bands. Carries them in a Fender Tweed case. I've met him a couple of times and you can see a couple pics of him at
www.myspace.com/chipperharp.
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Jeff
34 posts
Apr 09, 2008
7:25 AM
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Along with custom MB's, Cotton officially endorses Suzuki's Pure Harp recently:
Link:
http://www.suzukimusic.com/harmonicas/artist_profiles/
"The sound and quality of Suzuki's Pure Harp far surpasses any harmonicas I've ever played - and I've been playing for 66 years and I'm still going strong. At my age I figure, "Why not have it all!" This harp is a joy to play and the rosewood is beautiful to look at."
– James Cotton
Last Edited by on Apr 09, 2008 8:19 PM
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ChipperHarp
11 posts
Apr 09, 2008
4:57 PM
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I last saw Cotton 7 months ago. In his case I saw all Marine Bands and don't recall seeing any Suzukis. He also plays Chromatic though I am not sure which.
At any rate, a lot of the oldtimers stick by what they have used for years. Though they have drifted to other harps here and there, most, as Hohner gets their quality back, go back. Hence a guy like James Montgomery uses Blues Harps and Cotton Uses Marine Band. I spoke at length with Bobby Rush regarding harps and what he used. We also talked about the diminished quality and that as of yet, nothing beat the old standbys: Hohner Marine Band. Musselwhite has also tried switching around and presently is enjoying wood combed Golden Melodies that he somehow scores out of Italy.
Below is a pick of myself with James Montgomery, his girl, and James Cotton.
Best,
Chipper
Last Edited by on Apr 09, 2008 5:02 PM
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leanground
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Apr 09, 2008
7:10 PM
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I saw Cotton a few weeks ago and sat with him at his tablefor a short bit...Marine Bands were what I saw him play.
What a great man he is
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Gussowfan4
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Aug 24, 2008
1:26 PM
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Cotton recently endoresed Seydel 1847's. Although I don't know if he's actualy going to stop using Marine Bands.
Jay
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2draw
34 posts
Aug 24, 2008
2:26 PM
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nice pic Chipperharp I saw Cotton a couple yrs ago in Willi ,Ct. and he played MB but I saw on the seydel web page he endorses them
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danielbs
15 posts
Aug 25, 2008
6:07 AM
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As far as i know - James cotten uses Seydel.
I'll find out on the 5th of sep. he is performing in Israel...
Last Edited by on Aug 25, 2008 6:08 AM
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