harpwrench
432 posts
Jan 27, 2011
2:17 PM
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I'm in the process of R&D for including Manjis to make my custom harmonicas.
These reeds behave differently, but we're getting to know each other. I'm
starting to really like them.
Suzuki has supplied me with factory-produced hole-stamping jigs to precisely
locate the screw holes (Suzuki reeds are spot welded). I'm not sure, but
doubt you'll find anyone with the proper tools other than Suzuki techs,
myself, and possibly another customizer or two. It can be done without them
as Brendan has demonstrated in a video, but this isn't precise and could
make it a very fiddly job the next time that reed needs replaced.
One thing I don't have is a lot of spare reeds, or any dead harps to recycle
parts from. I'm willing to repair Manjis on a trade-in arrangement until
Suzuki releases replacement reed plates (if the rumor is true!!). In other
words send me some dead Manji's, I keep three and send you back one.
Has anyone played them enough to compare the durability with other brands,
based on actual experience?
Joe Spiers
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Joe
www.spiersharmonicas.com
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Todd Parrott
361 posts
Jan 27, 2011
2:59 PM
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Can't help you on the Manjis, Joe, but wanted to say about your little cartoon in your signature.... that's the way I feel when I try tweaking my own harps.
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harpwrench
433 posts
Jan 27, 2011
3:52 PM
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LOL
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Joe
www.spiersharmonicas.com
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harpinonfire
36 posts
Jan 27, 2011
4:00 PM
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I thought that was Adam and the moderators trying to maintain control of some of the threads on this forum. Sic
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Blueharper
163 posts
Jan 27, 2011
4:35 PM
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Joe,Would'nt you think it is a little early for someone to blow out 3 manjis already.I might send 3 manjis for a Spiers MB.
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nacoran
3740 posts
Jan 27, 2011
5:06 PM
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Harpinonfire... lol.
I wonder though, if someone could make a gif like that but with someone playing a harmonica running riffs so fast they rip their face off. I don't know how to make an animation or I'd give it a try. That's about the right level for my drawing skills.
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harpwrench
435 posts
Jan 27, 2011
6:39 PM
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Blueharper, I don't know....that's one reason I asked about durability experiences. As a Manji player, what do you think, did you go from another brand to these harps and how do they last for you?
They've been out a year but I haven't heard many reports of blowouts. One of the reasons I've stayed back from them is not knowing how long they'll last, and not having a parts inventory to fix them.
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Joe
www.spiersharmonicas.com
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MP
1329 posts
Jan 27, 2011
9:44 PM
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that little man is in a TB vs LP argument.
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
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didjcripey
29 posts
Jan 27, 2011
10:22 PM
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I have found the Manjis to be longer lasting than Marine Bands and some other Hohners, but not as long as Lee oskars, which have for me, taken years of punishment.
I'm working on not playing as hard; it gets expensive!
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Lucky Lester
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The Gloth
563 posts
Jan 28, 2011
12:04 AM
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The only Manji I had just broke some two months ago, after 1 good year of service. I Played it quite a lot and hard, as it was a D Manji.
1 year life is not bad, compared to MB (the worst for me : I can't seem to keep them more than 3 months, my only MB that stays alive is a Low F).
I had also two Half-valved promasters, the one in A just died three days ago, about the same durability than the Manji.
I'm gonna buy a Lee Oskar in A, for a try and a change. I don't think I'll buy another Manji, I always had mixed feelings about the way it sounded.
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Jeffrey van Kippersl
12 posts
Jan 28, 2011
12:30 AM
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I've been practicing excessively for seven to eight months, mainly on a,d,c, their all still working. I spend the last months, on a Noble now. The only challenge Im working on right now is to go easy on the air flow. So I would say its a pretty darn stirdy little thing....
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groyster1
796 posts
Jan 28, 2011
5:04 AM
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it appears that manjis have been a very successful product of suzuki-its good that they plan to offer replacement reeds soon
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bazzzzou
67 posts
Jan 28, 2011
5:34 AM
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they got a good durability I think!! I had 2 MB deluxe and they brake in 2 or 3 weeks.. got my manjis for a year an a half and they are still awesome.. in key of A and C!!
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Blueharper
164 posts
Jan 28, 2011
5:55 AM
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Harpwrench,I play Spiers~Harrison and Bhudda harps most of the time.I did get a few Manjis when they came out.I don't play hard and can't remember the last time I blew out a harp.But since it takes so little wind to make them loud it seems they would last.
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harpwrench
438 posts
Jan 28, 2011
7:25 AM
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Blueharper would you please send me an email?
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Joe
www.spiersharmonicas.com
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Blueharper
165 posts
Jan 28, 2011
7:50 AM
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Joe, Email sent.
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