Re: [Harp-L] Suzuki's Fabulus....Rant...

[fjm <bad_hat@xxxxxxxx>]

If I read correctly Jeff's latest communications to the list it seems as 
if what he is objecting to is not a particular reed set up per se but 
that the range of factory set ups is so wide and inconsistent.  In the 
case of a $50 instrument that might be an unfair expectation.  I also 
don't think this is the nature of a free reed instrument.  Joe Spiers 
offers products that will play over a much wider range of inputs than a 
stock instrument will.  Tombo does a good job of manufacturing both 
assembled harmonicas and reed plates that are within a fairly narrow 
tolerance.  Not that I'd play one without regapping it but I certainly 
would not be afraid to step out in front of an audience with an out of 
the box Lee Oskar.  fjm