Orm
5 posts
Feb 22, 2012
6:35 AM
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Hello
I just decide to ask here, cause it's a largest blues harp forum i know. I play harmonica and i play mostly Irish music.
For now my favorite harmonica model is Suzuki Promaster 350V, i like it very much. But Suzuki do not making Low keys blues harmonicas.
So the question is - is there any way to get Suzuki Low D Promaster? I can use Hohner or Seydel Low D, but i just like Promasters more.
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WinslowYerxa
192 posts
Feb 22, 2012
7:00 AM
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You could tune a Low F down with solder, but the Promaster covers might be problematic, as the longer swing of the reeds might make them hit the covers.
I agree, Low D is great for Celtic music but can benefit from robust volume, which comes from longer reeds. I personally find XB-40s and Big Rivers (yes, Big Rivers-or any MS harp) to deliver better volume in a Low D for that reason.
Last Edited by on Feb 22, 2012 7:01 AM
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Todd Parrott
847 posts
Feb 22, 2012
10:27 AM
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I have a Suzuki Easy Rider with red covers that is/was a low D. I tuned it down to a low C. Not sure about the Promaster.
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WinslowYerxa
194 posts
Feb 22, 2012
7:36 AM
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@Todd - WHERE did you get an Easy Rider in Low D? I thought they only came in C. Was it as inexpensive as the Easy Rider usually is?
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Todd Parrott
850 posts
Feb 22, 2012
7:54 AM
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Winslow,
I placed an order with Norman's Harmonica Centre, back around 2002 I believe... and he threw it in free with my order. I was just as shocked when I discovered it also! :)
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WinslowYerxa
196 posts
Feb 22, 2012
12:04 PM
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Norman had a way of finding those things. I have SBS harps in Low G and Low A that I got from Norman. The standard models are in Regular G and A on the bottom end, progressing to a High G and A. Not these babies . . .
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Todd Parrott
852 posts
Feb 22, 2012
3:02 PM
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That's pretty awesome!
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Orm
6 posts
Feb 22, 2012
4:03 PM
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WinslowYerxa, thank you for idea.
Actually i've decided to try to make Low D from Low F, but not with solder. I'll make Low D withot first hole and with one extra high hole :) I do not need that low D/E anyway, because i play melodies from 4 hole up.
so notes will be
A C# E G B C# E G B E
F# A D F# A D F# A D F#
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jim
1206 posts
Feb 22, 2012
8:10 PM
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I also have an easy rider in low D. I confirm, they exist.
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