[Harp-L] New Suzuki Diatonics and questions



Just stumbles on two new premium diatonics from
Suzuki.
The first is named the Firebreath, has a rosewood comb
and lists for $60. The second is called the Pure Harp.
It also has the rose wood comb but also rose wood
covers! Looks gorgeous but at $120 list I think I'd go
for a custom.

What intrigues me about these harps is the cover
design rather than materials. I can't really tell from
pictures but I'm wondering if they might employ a
design that has a large contact area between cover
plates and reed plates. Their Overdrive must be the
most airtight production harp there is but it is
awkward to play and introduces some other problems.
(As always see Pat Missin's site.) A variation on the
theme however would be welcome.

Has anyone got their paws on one of these models yet?
What are you impressions?

A couple other questions about Suzukis:
I'm generally impressed by the product Suzuki puts out
but on both a Bluesmater and a Delta Frost I've tried
there have been leaks at the front edge of the cover
plates. They don't sit flush. Is this common to these
models or did I get bad ones.

Also, I hear varying information as to whether Suzuki
uses phospher bronze reeds. Plates are interchangeable
between Bluesmasters, Harpmasters, Bushman's Frost,
Overdrives and, I assume, Promasters. Any differences
among them?

Paul



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