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23 reviews
Good harmonica, but nothing special.
I play the harp (harmonica) quite a bit, and have many different kinds in varied keys. This harp is definitely a quality product, with good weight, tone, air tightness, and smooth shell that glides across your lips without turning them into hamburger (like the Hohner Marine Band does). That said, I notice no real difference in overall sound and performance than from a Lee Osker. It's a little louder than a Special 20, more like a wooden comb Marine Band, but weighs about 2-3 times as much. I'm sure if I drop this it will leave a dent in the floor and be the end of its tightness. If you buy this, make sure you search around and don't spend more than $50 for it, because that is the max it is worth....not $80-$100. There are also many other Asian made harps that have just as good a sound and ease of playability for $10-$20 out there. Not saying Suzuki and Hammond screwed this one up, it is a good instrument with a good sound, just don't expect anything more. If you're on a budget....there are many EQUALLY good harmonicas for a sliver of the price available. Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: jp-time.club
Japanese (with proper adjustments) is same as Chinese harmonica (without need for adjustments)
The tone is nice it is well designed and with work it is playable. My piece wasn't playable out of the box without adjustments. The mechanical design is very similar to a particular Chinese harmonica which you could purchase four of for the price of this one. The only discernible difference is that the Chinese harmonica from the EAST is TOP notch at adjusting the harmonica before it is shipped out. So playability is superior on the Chinese harmonica vs the Suzuki HA-20. If you are a serious beginner or intermediate player then you won't notice much of a difference between the two. I won't buy another one of these but I will buy four of the Chinese harmonicas instead.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: rr.intail
My first Hammond, but it won't be my last.
I own three Suzuki Promasters and wasn't really looking at purchasing its close cousin, the Promaster Hammond. But the price was right, and I was curious. I wasn't disappointed. It arrived with several sticky reeds (the item was previously owned), but a quick disassembly, some spot cleaning and a little gentle reed tweaking solved the problem nicely. While both models use aluminum combs, to my ear the black-shell Hammond is a little warmer in tone than the standard Promaster (the latter with polished aluminum covers).
Both models are great for playing melodic lines from many musical genres, but they can also moan when playing blues. Which model is best? IMO the standard Promaster is just a tad brighter, the Hammond a bit warmer. You really can't go wrong with either model. Both have a beautiful, sweet upper register. I even play classical music on them! Suzuki classifies both models as professional instruments, and I don't disagree.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: randomness-alley
Very Well Constructed
Really starting to like these Suzuki Hammond harmonicas a lot. Good tone and the smooth surface is easy on your mouth. I have taken all kinds of harmonicas apart and I must say the Suzuki Hammond's and Manji's are very well constructed and sturdy. Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: jp-time.club
Rich Sounding
The sound produced is far richer than the Special 40s I've been using. The Special 40s are easier for beginners to play & bend notes. This is like having an orchestra instead of a piano. These units require more of the user but well worth it.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: rs-japan
Great Harp.!
The Hammond harmonica is a bit heavier than most diatonic harmonicas, but I like the feel, sound and quality of this instrument, so this is my third one, and each is a different key. I haven't played them long enough to know if they have a long reed life, but my guess is that they will.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: ibuyjp
Great Harp
Great harp. One of my favorites. And I have over 3 dozen of them from Hohner, Seydel, Lee Oskar and Suzuki.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: bluepikeblues
~* Blue Harp*~
Played ~*Blue Harp*~ smooth lip very nice harp.
The Hammond Promaster Beautiful sound... Brass cover black chrome plated aluminum body
HA -20 Phosphor Bronze reeds and included hard shell carrying case and ship Japan ImportRead full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: japan-kamikaze02
Excelente
Da gusto tocar esta armonica, soy principiante y aprovecha muy bien el aire, la recomiendo, suena muy bonito.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: kyamash1jp
Suzuki Hammond Review
Amazing tone and plays oerfectly out of the box! Very warm yet crisp tone!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: sora.kumo.yama6