Suzuki Harpmaster Ab harmonica

General

Japanese Suzuki has the knowledge, experience and technology to offer very good harmonicas. This is proven once again with this Harpmaster, a very versatile harmonica with a warm, clear and 'smooth' sound. Because of these characteristics, the Harpmaster feels like a fish in the water while playing many types of music. These include jazz, rock, pop, folk, country, reggae, blues and R&B. This harmonica comes with a sturdy ABS storage case, in which you can store or transport it dirt- and dust-free.

Suzuki's Harpmaster: ten-hole versatility

This diatonic harmonica features ten blowholes. Behind each blowhole you will find two reeds: one for inhaling and one for blowing. So in total, the Harpmaster has twenty tones. These are divided over four octaves in the key of Ab. This tuning is mainly used for playing along with music in the key of Eb. Suzuki guarantees you a perfectly tuned harmonica. This is because the Japanese brand uses lasers, which trim the reeds to exactly the right tone. Besides being perfectly tuned, the reeds are also pleasantly supple. This makes bending the notes easier.

Extremely fast response and ergonomic design

The Harpmaster harmonica features specially shaped cover plates, which optimally shape and enhance the harmonica's sound. In addition, Suzuki has made these cover plates so that the harmonica fits comfortably in the hand. The plates are made of polished stainless steel and give the harmonica a classic look. To improve the harmonica's durability, the comb is made of ABS plastic (synthetic resin). The Harpmaster is very airtight, which greatly enhances the instrument's responsiveness. This means that the harmonica responds quickly to your playing and otherwise lets little air through. In short: a very versatile harmonica of good quality.

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