Re: [Harp-L] Re: Suzuki at SPAH

[Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman@xxxxxxxxx>]

I really like the Promaster covers!
Gary

On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 4:20 PM, Jim Rossen <jimjimdr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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?
>
>