This is quick review of the Suzuki Promaster Harmonica. A very comfortable and great sounding harp for beginners and professionals alike! www.youtube.co...
That whole reed deal sucks man. Ive used a bunch of harps and have had that same reed blow out/difficulty finding issue w alot of em. Only one ive been able to get reeds for with no issue is my lee oskar. We should def be able to get reeds without an issue. Great review man.
Good review. I too like playing the Promaster. Just one small point; you mention at about 1.15 on the video that they have brass reeds but I think all the Promasters have phosphor bronze reeds.
Just got my first two MR-350's. One valved in C key. Other non-valved in G key. Both play extremely well. But when I stripped them down, I was very disappointed that both combs were extremely unflat. And they both had deep sanding gouge tracks in the combs. Maybe that's why the screws that attached the reed plates to the comb were torqued down at such a tremendous tightness. But with a little sanding, I corrected the combs. Everything else appears to be really solid. Excellent bendability. Really liking the valved harp. And if it helps, I got these On Ebay for $35 each with free shipping. I'm glad I picked these up. I also have a bushy mustache and beard. Really enjoy the rounded cover plates not grabbing them. Always better to play the harp without pain.
I thought promaster Mr 350 key c is using anodized aluminum comb but why you mentioned unflat comb ? I just bought a new Suzuki me 350 (nv) comes with softcase, find ok.
You can regap reeds yourself. It may not solve your issue but at least you can try. Definitely beats throwing them away and buying a new one. I'm 60 and just now learning this lol. PS.....just bought a Promaster and now I am pissed that I didn't buy one years ago. Lee Oskar.....Hohner.....Seydel.......just get you a Susuki Promaster. Say no more. Thank me later.
I'm using Hohner Meisterklasse Diatonic it's unique and also longer lasting.. Plus Seydel Blue's Session, Hohner Pro Harp,Blue's Harp,Marine Band Regular and also Crossover.. My only Suzuki are Overdrive and Bluesmaster..I'm satisfied with performance of what I own and as for Chromatic Harmonicas I've Hohner Chromonica 64 280 c 16 Hole's & also Meisterklasse 7565 14 Hole's.. I've purchased all my Harmonica's direct from music Shop..Hohner after sale's & Service is best of all including Seydel..I'll recommend the viewers to purchase Harmonica's individually direct from your nearby Music Store..Online order's can't be Trusted out of the box in most case's 😁 😂
Save for the fact that they don't play or sound anything close to a Suzuki. Ford or a Rolls Royce? Which one would you rather drive daily? I'll take the Rolls!!!!
So far I've owned 3 Suzuki Promaster 350v G, the first one I put in a safe place to be abil to find it, I guess it is too safe in 4 years I haven't been abil to find it. Then #2 I've had it for a year now it plays nice THEN it was in the case and when I was getting out of a truck I dropped it about 5 feet, still in the case BUT now it won't play right, 5 and 6 seem non responsive, I took it apart by i dont see any damage?
Guys. I get a WHITE NOISE come through the harmonica when bending. I'm guessing this is to do with me breaking in the harp. Let me know though fellow harpers
I have Fabulous, Manji , Special 20 , etc but I have a feeling that when I play with my quitar Promaster sounds and feels better specially because I do not need to use a lot of breath ? Am I right? are others feeling the same?
Dov Landzbaum hey Dov. I consider myself to be a hobbyist player and honestly, not very good at overblown but yes, it’s a fairly tight harp in my humble opinion.
It's a beautiful harmonica but my concern is that the aluminum being used every single day after a long time of using it can cause Alzheimer's disease. I wish they offered an aluminum one with chrome plating or something.
That whole reed deal sucks man. Ive used a bunch of harps and have had that same reed blow out/difficulty finding issue w alot of em. Only one ive been able to get reeds for with no issue is my lee oskar. We should def be able to get reeds without an issue. Great review man.
Good review. I too like playing the Promaster. Just one small point; you mention at about 1.15 on the video that they have brass reeds but I think all the Promasters have phosphor bronze reeds.
+Tony Questa hey Tony. That's right! They are phosphor bronze. They are great harps. I just wish the reeds were more affordable.
Reed plates for this model are $30.
Promaster. Just my 2 cents. Best harp for the money hands down. Especially if you can get a valved for $50. You will not be disappointed.
Just got my first two MR-350's. One valved in C key. Other non-valved in G key. Both play extremely well. But when I stripped them down, I was very disappointed that both combs were extremely unflat. And they both had deep sanding gouge tracks in the combs. Maybe that's why the screws that attached the reed plates to the comb were torqued down at such a tremendous tightness. But with a little sanding, I corrected the combs. Everything else appears to be really solid. Excellent bendability. Really liking the valved harp. And if it helps, I got these On Ebay for $35 each with free shipping. I'm glad I picked these up. I also have a bushy mustache and beard. Really enjoy the rounded cover plates not grabbing them. Always better to play the harp without pain.
I thought promaster Mr 350 key c is using anodized aluminum comb but why you mentioned unflat comb ? I just bought a new Suzuki me 350 (nv) comes with softcase, find ok.
@@raymondchew8894 Yes, mine are aluminum. And they were not flat. They were uneven.
There are harmonica customisers out there who can replace one or two reeds and do some tinkering for a good price. It'll save you lots of money.
You can regap reeds yourself. It may not solve your issue but at least you can try. Definitely beats throwing them away and buying a new one. I'm 60 and just now learning this lol. PS.....just bought a Promaster and now I am pissed that I didn't buy one years ago. Lee Oskar.....Hohner.....Seydel.......just get you a Susuki Promaster. Say no more. Thank me later.
@@HoofHearted6 Yeah, I have a few Manjis, Suzuki is amazing.
@@HoofHearted6you can also buy individual reeds yourself. Hohner sells both individual and plate replacements.
Great harps got a long beard no catching no lip chaffing strong 🎶🎵👍
Cover plates are chrome plated brass (won't work with magnetic holders).
good to know ! that sucks
@@jaikwillisno it doesn't. No one uses magnet holders
I'm using Hohner Meisterklasse Diatonic it's unique and also longer lasting.. Plus Seydel Blue's Session, Hohner Pro Harp,Blue's Harp,Marine Band Regular and also Crossover.. My only Suzuki are Overdrive and Bluesmaster..I'm satisfied with performance of what I own and as for Chromatic Harmonicas I've Hohner Chromonica 64 280 c 16 Hole's & also Meisterklasse 7565 14 Hole's.. I've purchased all my Harmonica's direct from
music Shop..Hohner after sale's & Service is best of all including Seydel..I'll recommend the viewers to purchase Harmonica's individually direct from your nearby Music Store..Online order's can't be Trusted out of the box in most case's 😁 😂
If you have never played a Promaster you are in for a treat. Holy smoke! They are incredible!!!
I enjoy Suzuki harps in general. I have a couple Hohner Blues Harp MS and the thing is like running a razor blade across my lips.
Promaster is named that for a reason. Pro. Master. Nuff said.
I prefer the blues harp but then again I'm not a delicate little baby like you.
thank you so much for the review. if play some songs to show will be better
You’re assuming I’m skilled enough to actually play a song! :-)
Suzuki not selling replacement reeds is why I never got into them. Once you fix your Hohner or Seydel harp for $2, it's hard to go anywhere else.
Save for the fact that they don't play or sound anything close to a Suzuki. Ford or a Rolls Royce? Which one would you rather drive daily? I'll take the Rolls!!!!
@@HoofHearted6 Suzuki isn't a luxury brand.
Al a semana que viene me llega una haber como suena 👀👍👏✌
So far I've owned 3 Suzuki Promaster 350v G, the first one I put in a safe place to be abil to find it, I guess it is too safe in 4 years I haven't been abil to find it. Then #2 I've had it for a year now it plays nice THEN it was in the case and when I was getting out of a truck I dropped it about 5 feet, still in the case BUT now it won't play right, 5 and 6 seem non responsive, I took it apart by i dont see any damage?
Something tells me you might be a fan of Stratocasters lol
Just a little partial to strats. LOL
Guys. I get a WHITE NOISE come through the harmonica when bending. I'm guessing this is to do with me breaking in the harp. Let me know though fellow harpers
NIce! Which is better, Promaster or Manji?
I’ve not played a manji so I couldn’t say.
I prefer the Manji. The sound is more raspy IMO. However it takes a bit more force to play than the promaster
@@AmilB29 Thanks.
I have Fabulous, Manji , Special 20 , etc but I have a feeling that when I play with my quitar Promaster sounds and feels better specially because I do not need to use a lot of breath ? Am I right? are others feeling the same?
The promaster doesn’t require a tremendous amount of breath and it’s easy to bend on.
@@ontherecord4253 Does that include overblows?
Dov Landzbaum hey Dov. I consider myself to be a hobbyist player and honestly, not very good at overblown but yes, it’s a fairly tight harp in my humble opinion.
@@ontherecord4253 Tnx. Do you have any opinion regarding Promaster vs. Manji?
Dov Landzbaum I’ve not tried a Manji so I’m not much help.
Go for hohner meisterklasse.... Same deal, great quality, you have reed replacement from the brand
Is it equivalent temperament?
Yes, the Promasters are tuned to equal temperament.
I got one . Nice harmonica
do you prefer the promaster or the olive?
+Mati Melfi - I haven't played the Olive so I can't really say.
Go to Rockin’ Ron’s for harmonicas.
Have you played the Valved Promaster?
I have an E promaster that's valves and never really cared for it. Then again, I'm not a pro.
It's a beautiful harmonica but my concern is that the aluminum being used every single day after a long time of using it can cause Alzheimer's disease. I wish they offered an aluminum one with chrome plating or something.
You keep posting this everyday,did you forget
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the combs can be replaced with acrylic combs from Blue Moon