Re: [Harp-L] Re: Suzuki Pure Harp review (long)

["Chris Michalek" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

First off, there is no diatonic harmonica maker on the planet that comes close to the work of Joe Filisko and his band of harp mechanics.  If you're going to get a custom harp get one from Jimmy Gordon, Richard Sleigh or gravel to Filisko and hope he'll build one for you. None of the other customizers compare. Period.

Right now, even though I don't like the cover plates the Suzuki pure harps/firebreath harps are the best mass production harps available. Unless you know how to tweak your harps then there is no reason to buy anything else at this point.


>-----Original Message-----
>From: Paul Bowering [mailto:paul_bowering@xxxxxxxxx]
>Sent: Tuesday, August 8, 2006 02:58 PM
>To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [Harp-L] Re: Suzuki Pure Harp review (long) 
>
>First off, thanks to Stephen Schneider for the
>informed thorough review. As encompassing as it was
>I'm surprised he failed to mention the phosphor bronze
>reeds. It may be these which give the growl. Delta
>Frost supporters report the same raspy, gritty tone.
>
>Also, it was mentioned that Suzuki are planning to
>tweak the reed profile and (as I've heard) lower the
>cover plate height. If I order one of these puppies is
>there any way to tell which batch the'll come from?
>Might as well get the 'right' one.
>
>Finally, could those who've tried them provide one
>more camparison? I tried a wide variety of brands but
>as yet no customs. I've been putting this off because
>I fear that once I do I'll need full sets in both
>Richter and Paddy. It adds up quickly. My reference
>point for responsiveness is the Suzuki Overdrive. So,
>how do you rank the three (Firebreath, customs,
>Overdrive) in terms of airtight response. Should I
>wait for the refined Firebreath or embrace the
>inevitable and start my custom collection?
>
>Paul
>
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