Advanced technology and functional beauty are combined in this stunning 10 hole diatonic harmonica, the all-new Suzuki MANJI Walnut Harmonica. This revolutionary new diatonic harmonica is named after Mr. Manji Suzuki, the company’s founder — now in his mid 80s, but still very much in charge. He started with a single hand-built model 70 years ago, and has built Suzuki up into one of the world’s premier harmonica manufacturers. Harmonicas are Mr. Suzuki’s passion and his life’s work. The fact he is putting his own name on the MANJI Harmonica is because those 70 years of dedication to perfection are condensed in this one impressive instrument. He is convinced that it will come to be regarded as one of the best harmonicas of the 21st century. REVOLUTION WITHIN TRADITION New technology for a New-generation- SUZUKI’S Manji M-20 represents the new state-of-the-art instrument for the most demanding professional player. The Manji is a 10-hole diatonic harmonica (often called the ‘blues-harp’). Over the past century, the 10-hole diatonic harp has developed a mature and established playing style, popularized by Blues greats such as Little Walter, Sonny Terry, and many others. But in recent times new playing techniques have been developed to achieve full chromatic ability, the 10-hole harmonica is in an exciting transition phase, being adapted to many different styles of music. Players’ performance styles have become diversified and their demands are now beyond the stock harmonica’s functions and capacity. Until now, only expensive hand-customized harmonicas have met their needs. Suzuki’s Manji M-20 meets the needs and desires of the most discriminate player. ADVANCED COMB SIMULATING THE SOUND OF WOOD All-new resin comb material has the warm timbre of a wooden comb, but the durability and non-absorbency of plastic. Not only does it simulate the feel and sound of wood – this material contains more than 50% of natural wood fibers! Test players have reported “It feels as if the comb vibrates with the reeds!” This new Suzuki MANJI M-20W, 10-hole harmonica has wooden cover plates. The Manji M-20W has the same powerful blow feel as the Manji M-20, but features a more mellow tone, with treble components suppressed. Like the Manji M-20 and the Manji Sky M-20S, the M-20W is tuned as ‘Compromised’ tuning that emphasizes the resonance of chords, which is useful in playing blues and rock with many vamps. Tone and changes created by the wooden cover plates Due to the weight and hardness of the wooden cover material, as well as the space created in the wood, it is characterized by a mellow tone with treble components suppressed. You will be able to feel the uniqueness of the tone, especially when you play long tone or when making percussive expressions. Over time the color of the wooden cover plates may change or become slightly more glossy, making it quite unique, with a personality if it’s own! Another charming point of the wooden cover plates model is the tone changes over time, or in other words, the instrument grows with you. List Price CDN $230.00
