Suzuki promaster valved!

[Harpman]

Hi Everyone, I own a Suzuki Promaster valved for about 10 yrs. and
almost never played it.Reason-fearful of wrecking an expensive harp.
Yeah, stupid reason. Well about a week ago I started using it at a gig I
did in an English style pub-2 and a half hrs. of non stop(no
break)blues. It was a great sounding harp and I am wondering if anyone
of you experts know of any professional harp players who use this
harmonica? Thanks.Allen

[Zoran]

Hi Everyone, I own a Suzuki Promaster valved for about 10 yrs. and almost
never played it.Reason-fearful of wrecking an expensive harp. Yeah, stupid
reason. Well about a week ago I started using it at a gig I did in an
English style pub-2 and a half hrs. of non stop(no break)blues. It was a
great sounding harp and I am wondering if anyone of you experts know of
any professional harp players who use this harmonica? Thanks.Allen

Do you know what valved is? How looks that system? Appreciate any answer.

[salmon]

" Do you know what valved is? How looks that system? Appreciate any
answer".

Valved means there is a small flap of material (plastic?) on the
opposite side of the reedplate to the reeds which is like a one way
valve. When you draw on a hole, it closes off the blow reed aperture
more tightly which makes for a more responsive draw reed. The opposite
will happen for the blow reed. There is a concensus of opinion that it
makes bending easier but can effect the tone generally. Hope that
helps. I think the Suzuki site has a better description of how they
work.

[Zoran]

Post by salmon
" Do you know what valved is? How looks that system? Appreciate any
answer".
Valved means there is a small flap of material (plastic?) on the
opposite side of the reedplate to the reeds which is like a one way
valve. When you draw on a hole, it closes off the blow reed aperture
more tightly which makes for a more responsive draw reed. The opposite
will happen for the blow reed. There is a concensus of opinion that it
makes bending easier but can effect the tone generally. Hope that
helps. I think the Suzuki site has a better description of how they
work.

Thanks, clear enough

[DB4]

Alan,

I'm presuming you are refering to the MR350v Suzuki here. Brendan Power
swears by em (and the Hohner CX12 chromatic). He plays mainly traditional
irish music on both and I understand he was the one who suggested valving
the original MR 350 harp to Suzuki. I believe he is now an advisor to the
Susuki development team in some capacity or other. Check out his website:
http://www.brendan-power.com

better still check out his music. I never knew a harp could be played like
this man can. I highly recommend listening to the 'real blues reel' from
his 'Tradish' album whilst tear arsing uphill in an Landrover over rough
terrain Dukes-of-Hazard style. Outstanding fun!
Dennis

Post by Zoran

Post by salmon
" Do you know what valved is? How looks that system? Appreciate any
answer".
Valved means there is a small flap of material (plastic?) on the
opposite side of the reedplate to the reeds which is like a one way
valve. When you draw on a hole, it closes off the blow reed aperture
more tightly which makes for a more responsive draw reed. The opposite
will happen for the blow reed. There is a concensus of opinion that it
makes bending easier but can effect the tone generally. Hope that
helps. I think the Suzuki site has a better description of how they
work.

Thanks, clear enough

[Harpman]

Post by DB4
Alan,
I'm presuming you are refering to the MR350v Suzuki here. Brendan Power
swears by em (and the Hohner CX12 chromatic). He plays mainly traditional
irish music on both and I understand he was the one who suggested valving
the original MR 350 harp to Suzuki. I believe he is now an advisor to the
http://www.brendan-power.com
better still check out his music. I never knew a harp could be played like
this man can. I highly recommend listening to the 'real blues reel' from
his 'Tradish' album whilst tear arsing uphill in an Landrover over rough
terrain Dukes-of-Hazard style. Outstanding fun!
Dennis

Post by Zoran

Post by salmon
" Do you know what valved is? How looks that system? Appreciate any
answer".
Valved means there is a small flap of material (plastic?) on the
opposite side of the reedplate to the reeds which is like a one way
valve. When you draw on a hole, it closes off the blow reed aperture
more tightly which makes for a more responsive draw reed. The opposite
will happen for the blow reed. There is a concensus of opinion that it
makes bending easier but can effect the tone generally. Hope that
helps. I think the Suzuki site has a better description of how they
work.

Thanks, clear enough

Thanks for the info. Many yrs. ago ,I attended a weekend blues
masterclass seminar in San Jose that Steve Barrett ran. Brendan Power
was one of the instructors,who I had the great fortune to hear in
person. I think at that time he was talking about and using the CX 12
which I purchased when they first came out. Love its tone qualities. I
didn't know until today that he was a Suzuki pro valved player. Allen

[DB4]

Brendan has done some interesting modifications to his CX12 harps. He
drills the covers and adds in some resonators. He calls it the power harp
and sells this mod through his website although I believe he is currently
taking time off from harp tuning for a year to play and compose more.

Dennis

Post by Harpman

Post by DB4
Alan,
I'm presuming you are refering to the MR350v Suzuki here. Brendan Power
swears by em (and the Hohner CX12 chromatic). He plays mainly traditional
irish music on both and I understand he was the one who suggested valving
the original MR 350 harp to Suzuki. I believe he is now an advisor to the
http://www.brendan-power.com
better still check out his music. I never knew a harp could be played like
this man can. I highly recommend listening to the 'real blues reel' from
his 'Tradish' album whilst tear arsing uphill in an Landrover over rough
terrain Dukes-of-Hazard style. Outstanding fun!
Dennis

Post by Zoran

Post by salmon
" Do you know what valved is? How looks that system? Appreciate any
answer".
Valved means there is a small flap of material (plastic?) on the
opposite side of the reedplate to the reeds which is like a one way
valve. When you draw on a hole, it closes off the blow reed aperture
more tightly which makes for a more responsive draw reed. The opposite
will happen for the blow reed. There is a concensus of opinion that it
makes bending easier but can effect the tone generally. Hope that
helps. I think the Suzuki site has a better description of how they
work.

Thanks, clear enough

Thanks for the info. Many yrs. ago ,I attended a weekend blues
masterclass seminar in San Jose that Steve Barrett ran. Brendan Power
was one of the instructors,who I had the great fortune to hear in
person. I think at that time he was talking about and using the CX 12
which I purchased when they first came out. Love its tone qualities. I
didn't know until today that he was a Suzuki pro valved player. Allen

[salmon]

Any idea what the resonators are and how they may work?

Went to Brendans site and downloaded some of his mp3's. I just don't
know how he can play so darned fast. Brilliant.

[DB4]

I've only been able to see them from his web site - they look like some kind
of secondary reed as far as I can see. Drop him a line and ask him, he's a
terrific bloke. I can highly recommend his Tradish and New Irish Harmonica
CD's. I've been playing them for the better part of 3 years and still don't
get tired of them. I've just bought his instructional material to learn how
to play the irish reels myself and its very instructive.

I'm reminded that you may have also heard him before! He played the original
Irish river dance accompanyment for Michael Flattley when he came to fame at
the eurovision song contest many years ago.

On 30/10/07 18:34, in article

Post by salmon
Any idea what the resonators are and how they may work?
Went to Brendans site and downloaded some of his mp3's. I just don't
know how he can play so darned fast. Brilliant.