Re: [Harp-L] HAMMOND HA-20 = SUZUKI Promaster?

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Eric DUMINIL wrote:
> I bought a "HAMMOND mouth organ HA-20 made by Suzuki, Japan" 
> and I was just wondering if that was a Promaster :

Yes, the Hammond Mouth Organ is identical to the Suzuki Promaster 
MR350, except with a black anodized comb and black enameled cover 
plates. 

http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/webshop/other/harmonica/suzuki/ha-20.htm
http://www.hammondonmymind.dk/Orgelinfo/hammond_mouth_organ.htm

> Can I use the same replacement reeds? Can I put valved ones?

Reed plates are interchangable with the Promaster, including the 
valved promaster plates.  I've thought about mixing and matching 
some of my Hammonds and Promasters, putting the chromed covers on 
the black comb, etc.  Purely for aesthetic effect!  

> What can I do to avoid the "moustache grabbing" effect?

I've never experienced this with Suzukis, the full-length covers 
don't seem prone to this.  But then, I keep my facial hair pretty 
short.  

-tim