Re: [Harp-L] Suzuki MANJI

[<venkyr@xxxxxxx>]

  Mine is on backorder (Dec. 2nd week).
   
  The Garden State Harmonica Festival had Daron
  Stinton man the Suzuki vendor booth. I played
  through two of several Manji diatonics on display.
  Boy, they don't play as well as Golden Melody harps-
  i.e. right out of the box. It wasn't just me, there
  were a few folks hanging out trying them. The tone
  is warm compared to other Suzuki models though.
  Also, reed plates are interchangeable between other
  models on the Manji composite comb; well, that's
  what Daron told me. The Manjis are set up for OBs.
   
  Unfortunately, reed plates were sticking out a bit
  and Daron concurred. Second the Manjis on display
  were not the best of best quality as I also noted
  the cover plates had very sharp edges.
  Daron was kind enough to show how the reed plates
  could be reset so you don't rip your lips or corners
  of your mouth. The screw holes are large enough to
  do the tweaking
   
  So make sure you understand what you are getting
  [online]. Some re-assembly is required.

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