Tyler
29 posts
May 04, 2016
7:31 AM
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The "hohner only" custom thread got me thinking. Can you get Suzuki parts anywhere? I tried getting a new comb for a bluesmaster but the Canadian distributor said I can't get it but I could send it for warranty review. This sucker is 10 years old. I was able to get reed screws for Suzuki, but not reeds. Hohner and Seydel sell everything needed to rebuild a harp, I wish it was that easy with Suzuki. I'm too scared to tweak them for fear of busting them and not having parts to repair.
Anyone know if there's a seller of Suzuki parts anywhere?
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STME58
1679 posts
May 04, 2016
7:48 AM
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I get reed plates from Rockin Ron's I have a couple of combs from Blue Moon Harmonicas The BMH ProMaster comb is much better than the stock Suzuki comb and improved the playability and eliminated the galvanic current I got with the stock comb by having a consistant anodize coat that keeps the comb electrically insulated. (Aluminum + brass + saliva = 0.6 volts)
Last Edited by STME58 on May 04, 2016 7:51 AM
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Gnarly
1776 posts
May 04, 2016
8:20 AM
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Here in the US, Suzuki has some parts available, but not individual reeds. We have some combs in stock, but not BluesMaster--Manji and ProMaster mostly.
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Tyler
30 posts
May 04, 2016
8:33 AM
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Hey, Gary, can I Manji-fy my bluesmaster reedplates?
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Gnarly
1779 posts
May 04, 2016
9:11 AM
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The Bluesmaster plates will fit on a Manji, yes, but you will have to drill holes for the cover plate screws.
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arzajac
1768 posts
May 04, 2016
10:05 AM
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"can I Manji-fy my bluesmaster reedplates?"
You may also want to polish the front of the plates because they are not smooth on the lips/tongue as they were made to be used with a recessed comb. The HarpMaster/Bluesmaster covers will not lay flat on the reed plates, too. that may or may not be a problem for you, depending on your embouchure.
On the other hand, you can easily put Manji plates into a stock plastic harpmaster comb. The plastic is just pliable enough may make the harp more airtight if the plates are warped. But that wasn't your question...
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Custom overblow harps. Harmonica Combs and Tools.
Last Edited by arzajac on May 04, 2016 10:06 AM
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Tyler
31 posts
May 04, 2016
11:43 AM
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Right...the bluesmaster doesn't have the groove for the coverplates. Shoot!
I like Suzukis fine, but no parts available is really not good.
Thanks for the replies!
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Gnarly
1784 posts
May 04, 2016
12:13 PM
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Like I say, it isn't that there are no parts available--what is it you are looking for?
Edit--are you in Canada?
Last Edited by Gnarly on May 04, 2016 12:14 PM
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Tyler
32 posts
May 04, 2016
1:03 PM
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Canada, yes. Looking for a Bluesmaster comb.
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Gnarly
1785 posts
May 04, 2016
1:09 PM
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Tom has replacement combs--but they aren't free!
http://www.bluemoonharmonicas.com/combs_models/18
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snowman
204 posts
May 05, 2016
6:51 PM
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I wouldn't think it would be that hard For suzuki to just --set a aside a room --take some Reeds,cover plates, combs and sell them out of that room--just pull em off assembly line-
There is a market for "people who work on there own harps and or other peoples harps---they wouln'nt have to do repairs or warranty---simply sell 'THE DOG-ON PARTS
-just sayin
Last Edited by snowman on May 05, 2016 6:52 PM
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shakeylee
534 posts
May 05, 2016
9:42 PM
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you could just order replacement reedplates for a bushman delta frost.they come on the comb,which is interchangeable with suzuki.
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www.shakeylee.com
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Gnarly
1789 posts
May 05, 2016
9:58 PM
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Suzuki is Japanese--I work for the US company that imports the harps. So it isn't as easy as setting aside a room. We are nowhere near an assembly line.
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Tyler
34 posts
May 06, 2016
6:30 AM
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Good thoughts, but buying reedplates to get the comb is expensive. The stock comb is what 10-15 bucks from other companies?
I'll probably just let my bluesmaster stay dead and be a little more shy about Suzukis. I know the other companies have parts available.
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shakeylee
535 posts
May 06, 2016
9:53 AM
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But, you would have backup reedplates, in any key you wanted .
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www.shakeylee.com
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Gnarly
1791 posts
May 06, 2016
9:57 AM
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At the risk of offending, how expensive is a new Bluesmaster anyway?
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florida-trader
904 posts
May 06, 2016
11:56 AM
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By comparison to Hohner, Suzuki is a very "Parts Friendly" company. For example, if you bought a new Golden Melody from Hohner in the C-Shop (if they even sell GM's) or from any number of online retailers, it would cost you about $35 to $40. However, if you go to Hohner's C-Shop and buy the parts to make a Golden Melody here's how it breaks down.
http://www.hohnershop.com/hohner-shop-us/
GM Parts
Comb $17.00
Reed Plates $33.00
Cover Plates $30.00
Cover Plate Screws $12.00
Reed Plate Screws $13.00
Total $105.00
They might include the reed plate screws with a set of reed plates so that means it would cost ONLY $92.00 to build a $35-$40 harp.
Snowman is exactly right - if he was talking about Hohner. One could argue that you could make money just by buying new Hohners and parting them out.
I am a both a Suzuki and a Hohner Dealer. Even though the prices I pay for complete Hohner harmonicas and parts is less than retail, the numbers still hold true. It would cost twice as much to build a Golden Melody than it would to buy a new one and I can tell you that frequently when I need parts, I just buy the whole harmonica instead and harvest the part I need. Eventually, I will use the other components.
However, Suzuki is a different story. I could buy a complete Manji or I could buy the individual components and my cost for the components would be about $2.00 more than the complete harp. So Suzuki is very "Parts Friendly".
As Gary has mentioned, I do make Custom Combs - they are "Custom" Combs Gary - not "replacement" combs:) - that will fit all the recessed reed plate Suzuki models such as the HarpMaster or BluesMaster. I also have a fair amount spare parts lying around my shop as does everyone who works on harps. And, of course, I can order any replacement part you want for you. To my knowledge, Suzuki does not offer this opportunity online so you have to go through a dealer.
If I can be of service, let me know.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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shakeylee
537 posts
May 06, 2016
8:28 PM
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I did recently send a dozen or so combs to Europe because the guy wanted black combs .
Suzuki harp master combs are a dark gray, delta frost combs are black . He put the DF combs to use in harp masters .
I'm sure someone could send you a comb.
BUT , treating yourself to a BMH is fantastic.
I have several of tom's combs. The harpmaster model.I have an aluminum one that is a great harp!
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www.shakeylee.com
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