[Harp-L] Re: Suzuki at SPAH

[Jim Rossen <jimjimdr@xxxxxxxxx>]

For those who like full length and/or unvented covers-  Promaster
covers fit the Manji perfectly.

Jim R

On Aug 20, 3:12 pm, JohnnieHarp <johnnieh...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >I played a Manji that was a good as any custom harp I have played....I am now a Suzuki dealer...
>
> Good choice in your decision to work with Suzuki.
>
> I've been collecting some key A harps to test various harps OOTB
> against each other. The Manji is the best in terms of reed
> playability, from low to high notes, of the ones I've tried. Exterior
> does need some sharp edges smoothed which took a few minutes to
> quickly do. Easy to smooth any sharp corners on the plastic combed
> Suzukis with a pocket knife.
>
> The Manji should be really good with some embossing and reed work. But
> for a player such as yourself, I'd expect that most OOTB Manji's would
> be quite playable.
>
> In terms of exterior profile, I really like the Harpmaster. Full
> length covers would make it perfect. Slightly different profile to the
> Bluesmaster.
>
> I've found that playability seems indistinguishable between Suzukis
> when comparing between several Bluesmasters or Harpmasters in the same
> keys, to each other. Tried with three key A Bluesmasters and 6 key C
> Harpmasters.
>
> I've found that Suzuki manufacturing quality really good and
> consistent and the harps sound great. This coupled with the much
> better pricing than Hohner makes Suzuki harps really appealing.
>
> The current scenario kind of reminds me of the strategy employed by
> the Japanese auto makers?