[Harp-L] Re: Suzuki Metal Major, Metal Minor (5-hole diatonics)

[Helmuth2849@xxxxxxx]

Hello, Gary.
 
The Suzuki Metal Major (c-e range) and Metal Minor (a-c range with a G#)  
aren't new. They have been in the Suzuki catalogs for at least 10 years.
 
I owned both at one time, but found that they were not air tight. Very  
difficult to get sounds, especially in the higher (smaller) reeds.
 
If Suzuki could do something to prevent air loss, these could be a  
valuable addition to the mini-harp category. 
 
The cover is one piece, and with a mini-screw driver, the harp's comb/reed  
plate assembly is easily removable on the audience side of the harp, for  
maintenance. 
 
John Broecker