mangorockfish
Well-known member
After getting my Big Island tenor from MGM, I went to the BI web site and read about the differences of the two. Seems that the differences the Honu haas to offer other than a higher price are cosmetic. They have somewhat prettier Koa, more figure. They also offer the carved Honu (sea turtle) bridge and turtle-shaped fre markers aalong with the rounded headstock. On the other hand, the Big Island offers a very nice Koa wood, three-point headstock, which I like better, fret markers in the shape of the big island. Now or the BIG difference. The web site said that the body of the Big Island model has a wider and deeper body. Thus, imo a bigger sound. Not really going anywhere with this, just making an observation. Oh, did I mention that my Big Island is a real joy to play and has a beautiful sound to it. Couldn't be happier. I have my concert and tenor mahogany Mainlands and my Koa Big Island tenor - Man, I'm livin' LARGE!!!