[Harp-L] Re: Suzuki Manji

[Larry Wayne <lwayne58@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey folks,

I'd love to hear comments from anyone who has actally played both the Hohner
Marine Band Crossover and the Suzuki Manji.

How do they compare:
1) Responsiveness-wise
2) Tone/tembor/tuning-wise
3) Overblow friendly-wise?

Thanks!

Harpin' in Colorado,
--Ken M

Ken -

Received a Manji several days ago, an A, and I would have to say that this
is the best harp I've played to date. I've never played a customized harp,
but I expect the Manji would equal or come close to one. Mainly I've been
playing Special 20's which are fine. I particularly like the low notes on
the Manji, which has a beautiful resonating quality, similar to the 20's but
richer and warmer. I've always had some difficulty doing full and full and a
half bends on the 3 draw, but with the Manji it is pretty easy compared to
any other harp I've played. I don't do overblows so I can't comment on this.

Harpin' in Ontario,
Larry Wayne