Jaybird
113 posts
Feb 20, 2010
1:55 PM
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I play Suzuki Bluesmasters. I want to get replacement reedplates for them but only reedplates for the Promaster are available.
I assume the Promaster reedplates will fit in my Bluesmasters, but my question is:
Do Promaster reedplates sound the same as Bluesmasters?
Also is there a difference between the Bluesmaster and Promaster in the tuning or response of the reeds?
Thanks for any help!
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harmonicanick
616 posts
Feb 20, 2010
2:43 PM
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Hey Jaybird, why do you need them? It costs money!!
I play suzuki harps and they last forever if you dont blow too hard; if you've got one sticking then take the covers off and increase the gaps gently; clean well and hey back to normal..good luck
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Jaybird
114 posts
Feb 20, 2010
2:47 PM
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Lumpy: I am in the USA. I can get a complete Bluesmaster (from Rockin Ron) for about the price harmonicas-direct gets just for the reedplates.
My question however, is regarding the sound and playability differences between the Bluesmaster and Promaster reedplates.
Anybody know?
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Helix
18 posts
Feb 20, 2010
3:07 PM
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I don't know but I heard Rockin'Ron sells Delta Frost replacement plates which are very close if not exact replacements for Suzuki Bluesmaster.
Phosphor Bronze....exact fit.
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tookatooka
1247 posts
Feb 20, 2010
3:17 PM
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The Delta Frost plates are exact fit replacements and to my mind sound identical too.
I have fit ProMaster plates to both BluesMasters and Delta Frosts. There is a very slight difference in the width but this is not a problem. I can't tell any difference in the sound at all. Some on here swear there is but my hearing is not acute enough to detect it if there is.
The last set of ProMaster plates that I put into a Delta Frost have been brilliant. They are still going strong after approx eight months of playing. I use it every day for at least two hours per day. They are the longest lasting plates I have had so far and I have had zero playability problems. If anything they are more playable than the original Delta Frost/BluesMaster plates.
Last Edited by on Feb 20, 2010 4:10 PM
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Jaybird
115 posts
Feb 20, 2010
3:20 PM
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@harmonicanick: Thanks for clarifying the differences between Bluesmaster and Promaster reedplates. Your insight is invaluable.
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GEEZER1
36 posts
Feb 20, 2010
4:14 PM
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I didn't try the promaster reed plates but I have used the Delta Frost reed plates for all of the Suzuki harps of that type including the MR 200. They always work great and screw holes are identical. great harps
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Jim Rumbaugh
158 posts
Feb 20, 2010
6:26 PM
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My Bluesmaster in A had a reed go out.
I took a plate from a valved Promaster, removed the valve flaps, put it in the Bluesmaster. I was happy with the results.
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KingoBad
185 posts
Feb 20, 2010
9:55 PM
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Jaybird - 50 Harmonicanick - 0
Jaybird, you get extra points for attitude and complete destruction of a non sequitur.
Well played good sir, well played!
Last Edited by on Feb 20, 2010 9:56 PM
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Brendan Power
6 posts
Feb 21, 2010
1:11 AM
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You can swap around most Suzuki diatonic harmonica parts easily with each other. So yes, Promaster plates will fit in your Bluesmaster comb. All the screw holes line up. The only difference is that there will be a tiny half mm gap at the front of the reedplates, but that is masked by the coverplate.
As is common knowledge, the Delta Frost is made of all Suzuki parts, so they will swap perfectly. The Bluesmaster has phosphor bronze reeds, the Harpmaster has brass reeds. Essentially the DF is a Bluesmaster with Harpmaster-style coverplates. The brass reeds are slightly lighter feeling and more flexible, whereas the PB reeds are a bit stiffer to play and longer lasting.
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harmonicanick
618 posts
Feb 21, 2010
1:29 AM
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Jaybird, I have read your post again, and I realise I did not answer the question you put - nil points
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lumpy wafflesquirt
169 posts
Feb 21, 2010
1:54 AM
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@Jaybird - fairy snuff.
You implied that Bluesmaster plates where not available, I was showing you where they are available.
I need to look at postae costs from rockin rons next time I need anything :^)
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Jaybird
116 posts
Feb 21, 2010
8:20 AM
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@lumpy
What is "fairy snuff"? I never heard of this. Is it something I should chew, or snort, or possibly smoke? Maybe it's some kind of derogatory remark. Please explain.
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Last Edited by on Feb 21, 2010 8:22 AM
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lumpy wafflesquirt
170 posts
Feb 21, 2010
12:51 PM
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Fair enough :^)
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