Re: [Harp-L] Suzuki Chromatix SCX-48 Chromatic Harmonica

["Michael Polesky" <m.polesky@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Nate,

I can't tell you directly about the SCX-48, but I managed to get a hold of 
Franz Chmel's ratings of the SCX-64.  Franz Chmel has/had a website at 
www.chmel-classic.de which is almost always down.  However, a friend of mine 
got it to work once and printed out his comparisons.

In the comparisons, Chmel tested the Suzuki SCX-64, Suzuki SC-64, Hering 
5164, Hering 6164, Seydel Chromatic Deluxe, Hohner Super 64X and Hohner 
Super 64.  He rated them in this fashion:

Hohner Super 64--------------- 86.3%
Suzuki SC-64------------------ 85.9%
Hering 5164-------------------- 84.1%
Seydel Chromatic Deluxe------- 81.3%
Hering 6164 Deluxe------------ 80.3%
Hohner Super 64X------------- 70.3%
Suzuki Chromatix SCX-64----- 63.8%

All of this out of a possible 100%

I was not surprised to see that the Suzuki Chromatix received the lowest 
grade.  While I have never tried one, I have heard from several sources that 
the Chromatix series is more for students and beginners where as the SC 
series, which Chmel gives the second-highest grade, is meant for more 
serious players.  I have heard quite good things about the Suzuki reeds and 
I also own a custom built instrument with Suzuki reeds on it with which I am 
very satisfied.  That's about all I know.

As for blues applications, it depends on what you are looking for.  For 3rd 
position blues the G tuned will give you A and Bb.  Good keys to have.

Michael
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nate in the Blues Room" <thebluesroom@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: 02/24/2006 9:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Suzuki Chromatix SCX-48 Chromatic Harmonica


Bump!

I have until Monday to purchase this baby, but know nothing about them, any
pros or cons anyone would like to share, I'd apprciate it.


Proffesional Model In Key Of G.
Does anyone know if its good for blues?

Cheers,
Nate



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