Posted by:
irishharpman
(---.dhcp.nwtn.ct.charter.com)
I have been putting off writing a review until I broke all 6 in. I purchased an A, Bb, C, D, F, and G.
I have also been hesitant in making a recommendation because I feel from the S20 and its similarly priced "companions" (which can be had for 17 bux on line w/ free shipping),,,,AND ON UP THE LADDER becomes personal preference-------feel and tuning become more important factors than price to players in the 17-26 dollar price range(most working harp musicians live in this range).
I too have only played a S20 and Marine Band in various keys and found I liked plastic better than wood. ....I started the S20 based on the advice of an excellent blues harpman and just never was interested in experimenting so my points of reference are limited.
With all that said, I decided to play real bluesy renditions of Swing Low Sweet Chariot on each C harp (S20 and Promaster )
I had so much fun with the Promaster...The 2 hole draw was incredibly easy to hit and all classic bend holes were easy too
I have fallen in love with the Promaster
The tuning on the Promaster is Equal versus the Just on the S20. Chords are rougher on the Promaster as expected
The following link is to suzuki music and it's their write up on the Promaster.
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www.suzukimusic.com]
The retail for high 40's at your local music store but I got the box set of 6 for $205 total cost from crossroads-music
I must say, however, I did experience some occasional pinching during the break-in period. It seems to have stopped. Most likely from the aluminum
Rob