Suzuki Manji M-20 Professional Diatonic 10-Hole Blues Harmonica, Key of C
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Customer Review
I Love These Harps!
Special 20s have been my favorite harp for twenty years or so. But I like these Manjis even better. (understand that tonal Differences between quality diatonics are subtle) The tone of these Manji harps is rich, reverberant and open. I absolutely love them (and I have been stocking up on them). The new Hohner Crossover harp is very similar to the Manji in design, with a lighter, brighter tone. (not a copy, but close to one).The Crossover is easier to bend, but the fat, sweet, rich tone of the Manji carries the day for me.If the budget is tight, Hohner Big Rivers and the Suzuki Folkmaster are fine harps. (a tip, if you like chording, Lee Oskars and Delta Frosts can sound a little harsh due to their equal temperament tuning, stick with Hohner and Suzuki).
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Product Description
Advanced technology and functional beauty are combined in this stunning 10 hole diatonic harmonica, the all-new Suzuki MANJI Harmonica.This revolutionary new diatonic harmonica is named after Mr. Manji Suzuki, the company's founder - now in his mid 80s, but still very much in charge. He started with a single hand-built model 70 years ago, and has built Suzuki up into one of the world's premier harmonica manufacturers.Harmonicas are Mr. Suzuki's passion and his life's work. The fact he is putting his own name on the MANJI Harmonica is because those 70 years of dedication to perfection are condensed in this one impressive instrument. He is convinced that it will come to be regarded as one of the best harmonicas of the 21st century. Comes with stainless steel cover plates, Phosphor Bronze Reeds, and Wood/Resin Composite Comb.New technology for a New-generation- SUZUKI'S Manji M-20 represents the new state-of-the-art instrument for the most demanding professional player. The Manji is a 10-hole diatonic harmonica (often called the 'blues-harp'). Over the past century, the 10-hole diatonic harp has developed a mature and established playing style, popularized by Blues greats such as Little Walter, Sonny Terry, and many others. But in recent times new playing techniques have been developed to achieve full chromatic ability, the 10-hole harmonica is in an exciting transition phase, being adapted to many different styles of music. Players' performance styles have become diversified and their demands are now beyond the stock harmonica's functions and capacity. Until now, only expensive hand-customized harmonicas have met their needs. Suzuki's Manji M-20 meets the needs and desires of the most discriminate player Top to learn more
Mangi delivers
I decided to purchase a Suzuki Mangi harp in the key of C, after reading many consumer reviews.In the past, I have primarily played Hohner Special 20's, Big Rivers and Golden Melody's. I also have played Lee Osker and the Bushman Delta Frost.I am very pleased with my Mangi. I find that it delivers clear clean notes, which is consistant on both high and low notes. The holes on this harp are smaller than that of the Golden Melody, which gives the edge to the Golden Melody in that regard. The back of the harp has the metal reed plate covers flaring out. This is a drawback in cupping the harp, but the advantage is a bigger overall sound due to the open design. Overall, I rate this harp as superior to most I have played. I will likely be purchasing more Mangi's in the future.
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Manji harmonica
Beautiful wonderful sounding instrument. I bought a few different brands to learn on based on reviews. I had to stick to another brand because the holes in this one were too small to start out on. Later, after mastering the instrument, I will definately want to play this instrument. It has a pure sweet sound. Very crisp.
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