Re: [Harp-L] New Suzuki SIRIUS Chromatics: Video

[Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've been following the Sirius line with great itnerest since it was introduced in Japan in November, as this promises to be a rgeat new line of chromatics.

I'm very impressed with the G-48 Grégoire Maret model, and the Sirius line looks to incorporate the characteristics that make the Maret such a great harmonica, while creating the distinciton of having a short-stroke slider in teh 12 and 14 hole models. (For an in-depth review of the Maret, check out my articvel in the October 2009 issue of HarmonicaSessions: http://harmonicasessions.com/oct09/index.html )

My only gripe about the Maret is that it comes only in a 12-hole model, and the music I play requires notes below middle C. Having the Sirius line in 14-hole and 16-hole models fills a need for players who need those lower notes. Personally, I'm interested in the 16-hole model, but the 14-hole version gives those few critical notes just below middle C while still being nearly as compact as a 12-hole instrument.

Wish I could be at NAMM this year to check these new nistruments out directly. I trust that Suzuki will be showing them at SPAH 2010 in Minneapolis.

Winslow

Winslow Yerxa

Author, Harmonica For Dummies ISBN 978-0-470-33729-5

--- On Wed, 1/13/10, Brendan Power <bren@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

From: Brendan Power <bren@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] New Suzuki SIRIUS Chromatics: Video
To: Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 11:24 PM

Suzuki will officially release a new range of high-spec chromatics this
month at the NAMM Show. Called the SIRIUS, the chromatics incorporate the
best of Suzuki's recent developments for the Fabulous and Gregoire Maret
models, plus cool new stuff that sets them apart. 
 
The SIRIUS chroms come in 12, 16 and (answering many player's requests!) 14
hole. To get a rundown of their special features, watch the demonstration
video:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiP8NwhRdOc
 
Cheers,

Brendan Power
WEBSITE: http://www.brendan-power.com
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