Re: [Harp-L] Re: Manji

[ian collard <iancollard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think Manji harps are great, I am curious about the warranty I've heard others on the list talk about though, is it available to Australia?

Ian

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On 11/11/2011, at 9:43 PM, "Brendan Power" <bren@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Good to hear most players are liking the Manji. Here's some feedback on a
> couple of issues raised: 
> 
> COVERS
> Kevin Hamiliton wrote: " Nice harp but the back of it has no support and
> caves in surprisingly easy.
> Easier than any other harp I've ever bought in fact. Ya think with 60+
> years in the business the harp that Mr Suzuki makes with that collective
> knowledge fails on the cover plate front. Sounds great and overblows nicely
> for out of the box though."
> 
> Good news! Suzuki has made the covers stiffer and new models from the
> factory are rolling out with them. There will be some overlap as old stock
> is sold, but eventually all Manji harps sold will have the new covers. They
> look the same but are less easy to crush. 
> 
> FLUSH REEDPLATES
> Players have different tastes in how they like the front of the harp to
> feel. On the stock Manjis the comb is slightly recessed, which suits many.
> However like a couple of the posters here I prefer the comb flush with the
> reedplates. Here's how to achieve that on your Manjis.
> 
> All comb reedscrew holes except the one in the front middle allow enough
> movement to slide the reedplates back till the comb is flush. So if you want
> that feel, there are two options:
> 
> 1. Assemble and adjust to suit without the middle front reedplate screw. The
> covers are curved to put pressure on the front of the reedplate so the harp
> will still be airtight without this screw.
> 
> 2. If you want to keep the screw in place, do what I do: grind or file the
> middle front comb hole towards the rear by 1mm or so. I put in a 2mm drill
> bit in my upright drill press, start the machine, put the spinning bit right
> through the hole and press from the rear of the comb so the bit chews its
> way backwards a bit. It only takes a few seconds. Clean the surfaces and
> then reassemble with all reedplate screws. The enlarged front comb hole will
> now allow the movement necessary for the reedplates to fit flush with the
> front of the comb.
> 
> TUNING
> Early Manjis had equal tempered tuning, good for playing in different keys
> but with rough chords in the bottom end. In response to many players'
> requests Suzuki have adjusted their tuning to Compromised, which gives nice
> rich bottom end chords as well as ability to sound good in different
> positions. As with the covers, you'll still find old stock with the tempered
> tuning but within a year or so that should have cleared. The popular keys
> will clear quicker than the less used ones.
> 
> Hope these comments help! Regards,
> 
> Brendan Power
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