My problem with Manji D harmonica
I just bought a set of Suzuki Manji harmonicas (A, Bb, C, D, E, F, and G). All of them are great except D harp.
I have a real problem to do 3 draw bends. It is a real struggle to make decent sound.
I have no problem with other harmonicas. Can it be corrected or will I have to get a replacement?
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Thanks for your response.
I was gapping 3 draw reed with no success. I'm still learning about harmonica mechanics. I was about to contact SUZUKI, then as a last attempt I decided to work on 3 blow reed. I made 3 blow reed gap smaller and it fixed my problem...
If you can bend fine on your other D harps, then it's the harp.
Manufacturers generally warranty against manufacturing defects, and it's possible that the hapr has a significant air leak in Hole 3 or that the reeds are not profiled properly.
Get in touch With Suzuki USA to arrange to return the harmonica for service or replacement:
Daron Stinton
SUZUKI Musical Instruments
(800) 854-1594 ext. 148
harmonicas@suzukicorp.com
dstinton@suzukicorp.com
www.suzukimusic.com