Todd Parrott
910 posts
Apr 04, 2012
10:35 AM
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I saw this at the SPAH web site on the seminar list.
Not sure exactly what this will cover? The Olive maybe? Or is there something even newer from Suzuki?
Brendan is always one of the highlights of SPAH for me, so this should be interesting!
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RT123
306 posts
Apr 04, 2012
12:55 PM
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He is introducing the all new "SUZUKI RETRO".
It comes with the following features:
porous unsealed wood comb
wide reed tolerances to avoid sticking
closed back covers to avoid being too loud
nailed construction
just tuning
Try to act surprised when he announces it. I don't want him to feel bad that you already knew about it
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Todd Parrott
913 posts
Apr 04, 2012
1:19 PM
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Interesting indeed! Thanks RT123! :)
Last Edited by on Apr 04, 2012 1:20 PM
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LIP RIPPER
576 posts
Apr 04, 2012
1:23 PM
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Made me chuckle.
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Todd Parrott
915 posts
Apr 04, 2012
1:27 PM
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I am still waiting on a Suzuki version of the Golden Melody.
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Stevelegh
452 posts
Apr 04, 2012
2:00 PM
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@Todd: Shh!
Hohner might read this and think you'll defect.
Actually, it might be a great opportunity to scare them to make a GM Deluxe. Maybe even a TP model?
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MP
2154 posts
Apr 04, 2012
2:17 PM
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"porous unsealed wood comb
wide reed tolerances to avoid sticking
closed back covers to avoid being too loud
nailed construction
just tuning"
heh, heh. :)
it would be nice if the combs came with saw marks and a gouge or two.
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tookatooka
2889 posts
Apr 04, 2012
2:30 PM
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I'd be happy with a HarpMaster 3mm shorter, with opened cover plates, and Manji reedplates but with the SP20 tuning. For the price of the current HarpMaster.
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
804 posts
Apr 04, 2012
2:50 PM
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RT123... don't joke like that man. You really had me excited about getting one there for a minute!!! lol
Reckon they'll put lead back in the alloy? I don't think anybody ever tried mercury...
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Todd Parrott
916 posts
Apr 04, 2012
3:23 PM
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@Stevelegh - LOL... especially at the thought of a TP model. I think the odds of us seeing the Suzuki RETRO are greater than seeing a TP model.
But, if Suzuki made something that would work for me, and something that would be better than the Manji reeds are for overdraws, I would consider playing them. But it would have to be pretty darn good to make me forsake my beloved Golden Melodies. lol
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nacoran
5497 posts
Apr 04, 2012
10:59 PM
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If you put the lead back in the reeds it's a given you have to put the nickel back in the covers. Just no Nickelback covers please.
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SuperBee
192 posts
Apr 05, 2012
5:44 AM
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He's here all week folks! Try the veal...
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Stevelegh
458 posts
Apr 05, 2012
5:57 AM
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@Todd:
Just from your comment, am I right to think you're using GM's with Manji reedplates in them?
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Todd Parrott
918 posts
Apr 05, 2012
8:32 AM
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@Stevelegh - No... I'm just saying that Suzuki reeds are not ideal for bending up overdraws like Hohner reeds are. I sometimes need the ability to bend up overdraws a step and a half, so Hohners are my go-to harps for that. However, I have always liked Suzuki harps since I first heard of them in 1990.
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Gnarly
181 posts
Apr 06, 2012
5:03 AM
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@Todd Are you playing customs to get those extended notes?
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Todd Parrott
919 posts
Apr 06, 2012
7:58 AM
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Gnarly, yes, Spiers customs.
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oldwailer
1872 posts
Apr 06, 2012
9:03 AM
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@Todd--I wish you would be more careful about mentioning bending OB's up a step and a half! Just consider the feelings of some of us old tweakers who are OB challenged--it's like talking about taking long, wonderful walks in the sun in a hospital ward for people who don't have any legs! ;-)
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Sarge
152 posts
Apr 06, 2012
9:53 AM
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You go Oldwailer!!!! You grab that young man by the collar and give him a good shaking!
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Todd Parrott
920 posts
Apr 06, 2012
9:59 AM
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:)
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Gnarly
182 posts
Apr 06, 2012
10:44 AM
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Must . . . resist . . . custom . . . harp . . .
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