[Harp-L] Manji Price

["John F. Potts" <hvyj@xxxxxxx>]

Ray,

I've got a set of of 10 Promasters and a set of 13 Hammonds.   
Although they are very similar in design and appearance except for  
color, the Hammonds are definitely superior for quality of tone and  
consistency of response.  I also think that Promasters have a  
brighter tone than the Hammonds, which have a darker tone to my ear.

But the Hammonds are unquestionably better harps all the way around.   
I suspect that it has to do with the anodized combs on the Hammond  
being better made and truer to spec.  A well known customizer has  
told me that the Promaster combs are inconsistent and not always  
truly flat, which, of course, would adversely affect compression and  
response.  I'm not as impressed with the Promasters as i am with my  
Hammonds.

It seems to me that the Manji is intended to compete directly with  
the Hohner Marine Band.  I haven't tried one yet, though.  Since  
you've played MBs for a while, I'd really be interested in what you  
think of the Manji if you get around to trying one.

Best regards,

JP