TrueBlue
Guest
Dec 21, 2008
1:08 PM
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Ok, in good spirits we have/ some have taken a swipe at other brands either fairly or unfairly so its about time Suzuki copped a pasting!
It's really annoying that the Bluesmasters last so terribly long ie they never wear out and are far too comfortable to put down ie its really far too easy to keep on playing them. They are also far too easy to keep clean. They are far too modern for most players who are used to the taste of wooden machines. They are really quite boring! Get sick of them after awhile as they are always there and ready.
Makes me wonder why the new Suzuki Fabulous is soooo expensive
ie how can it possibly be that much better to command nearly 10 times the price. Does it play itself?
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tookatooka
57 posts
Dec 21, 2008
4:11 PM
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Yeah! I hate them too because you can get replacement reedplates when they do finally die and I just can't spend my money.
What I would dearly like to see though is a Bluesmaster fitted with Fabulous reedplates and Promaster cover plates. Now that would be something worth considering assuming they could price it right.
I like my Promaster but the Bluesmaster is just that little bit more comfortable and kind to the lips.
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Aussiesucker
119 posts
Dec 21, 2008
4:33 PM
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tookatoota -Have you tried the Harpmasters? I really like them and they used to cost a lot less than the Bluesmasters. I used to buy them on the net from the US but our dollar has now stuffed that. I concur with your comments re the Promaster / Fabulous / Bluesmaster mix. I have some Promasters and the only thing I really prefer about them is the cover plates.
I have not seen the Fabulous in Australia but then its also rare to see any Suzuki harps in the shops here.
I have a few Suzuki Folkmasters as cheap muck about harps but I think they are exceptional quality for the very low price. Took one apart a few days ago and was surprised at just how well built they are ie 7 screws hold the reed plates to the comb and if you count the additional screws for the cover plate it's 9 screws ie one very tight harp.
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Buzadero
9 posts
Dec 22, 2008
1:44 PM
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Try the Suzuki Firebreaths. I've probably purchased a dozen in the last year. All were tight and responsive right out of the box. Overblows, no buzzing etc.
Just a suggestion.
~Bluzadero
Underwater Janitor, Patriot
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mr_so&so
15 posts
Dec 23, 2008
7:46 AM
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Well, I hate to spoil the lovefest, and I generally can't complain too much about my one Bluesmaster in A --- really a great harp for the price. But I notice it does buzz/squeak on some low bends and the overall sound is a little tinnie form my taste. I also genuinely dislike the rattly plastic case. I love the tight-fitting cases that come some Honer (e.g. Big River) harps, which keeps one in my pocket.
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