baz
1 post
Jun 06, 2008
1:05 AM
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Any one used this harp and does the "valved" design make overblows easier.
How does it compare with Marine Band for sound and blues style
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phil
9 posts
Jun 07, 2008
6:19 AM
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hi
i have used the mr350 and really like them...havn,t used the valved model so can't comment on it. started with LO and SP20s
but the mr350 feel and sound so much better to me...worth the extra money, also like bushman delta frost and they are cheaper.
i feel they are better all round than the cheaper MB but i havn't tried the MB deluxe?
Last Edited by on Jun 07, 2008 6:22 AM
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baz
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Jun 07, 2008
7:27 AM
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Thanks Phil I was interested to understand what exactly the valved version is I know that its not the chromatic type of manual change button.However i tend to use custom made harps which are pricey Do the suzuki play good straight out of the box or do they need tweeking?
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baz
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Jun 07, 2008
7:27 AM
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Thanks Phil I was interested to understand what exactly the valved version is I know that its not the chromatic type of manual change button.However i tend to use custom made harps which are pricey Do the suzuki play good straight out of the box or do they need tweeking?
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geordiebluesman
33 posts
Jun 07, 2008
10:33 PM
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Dear Baz,i have 350 v's in A C D&F,they are lovely high quality harps though i personally prefer the MB Delxe because it has that lovely rasping tone, the Suzuki's are a little bright.As far a the valve thing goes,it is just a thin strip of plastic stuck on the rear of the reed plate and it concentrates the air flow to the reed,very low tech but i bought a non reed Suzuki 350 in A by way of comparison and the valved ones deffo play better,hope this helps
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baz
2 posts
Jun 08, 2008
6:28 AM
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Thanks geordie is the MB Delux also by susuki?
Iam situated in UK so harps are always twice the price here but i will try one out.I currently use custom harps by Antony Dannecker he was tech to honner /larry adler etc
Regards Baz
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Anonymous
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Jun 08, 2008
11:07 AM
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The valves allow you to bend all the notes, which is useful but quite different from overblows.
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geordiebluesman
34 posts
Jun 09, 2008
12:46 AM
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Hi Baz,the MB [Marine Band]Deluxe is made by Honer,i'm based in tyne&wear up north so i know all about the cost of harps this side of the pond,try getting your harps from http://www.harmonicas-direct.co.uk/index2.html you might find them a bit cheaper,i would be interested to know more about that custom guy you mention, is he in this country,what does he do for the cash how long and how much? cheers,Keep On Harpin!
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baz
6 posts
Jun 09, 2008
1:43 AM
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Hi Geordie Thanks for your comments The guy i use www.antonydannecker.com is very good but you have to pay £75 for the top end hand built MB style of harp.Paul Lamb uses them .They are very good.I have a full set but I am always looking for that little bit extra in a harp so all of these comments are very useful.I have also used Honner cross harp /pro harp/special 20s/steve baker specials but find dannekers the best.However i have never had a purpose built MB delux so maybe thats the next move.Check out the web site and let me know what you think
Regards Baz
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