Suzuki Chromatic Harmonica Sirius series 12holes S-48S short stroke
High quality Suzuki Chromatic Harmonica made in Japan
Chromatic harmonica is made up by many parts, but Suzuki eliminates this by its unique design and processing technology that reduces parts. Air leakage is not happened and users do not feel stress because it responses well.
Chromatic harmonica ultra standard model, Sirius series
The Sirius is a truly ultimate standard model that has a thick core due to the reed design cultivated in the Fabulous series and a newly designed weighted body, and a well-balanced combination of sounds that spread moderately. By installing a weight that increases rigidity and mass inside the main body, we succeeded in creating an unprecedented sound.
Features of Sirius
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Thick tone with core and a sense of spreading sound brought by the newly designed bodyHarmonica, which has a low-rigidity body such as plastic, is characterized by a light and bright tone, with the body vibrating and absorbing the overtone components that form the tone, and the relatively high and mid music range are emphasized. It also features a sound that spreads from the vibrating body and sounds like the entire instrument. This bright tone is also emphasized depending on the shape of the reed. On the other hand, a harmonica, which has a high rigidity body like a metal, does not easily vibrate, so the sound is produced without losing the overtones in the low range. Since the main body does not vibrate, you can get a small, delicate sound to a loud sound with a core. | Adopted Fabulous Reed, which has received great support from playersSuzuki’s phosphor bronze reed is made of special phosphor bronze, which has a particularly good spring property among the material. Newly designed reed for the Fabulous brings out the performance of this material to the utmost, creating a thick, sticky sound. In addition, the reed’s vibration range is large, and it responds to a wide range of tones and dynamics, ranging from small and gentle sounds to large and powerful sounds, to meet the expressions demanded by players. | Matte finish cover & high precision processing silver plated mouthpieceThe matte-finished black chrome-plated cover gives players an unprecedented smooth sliding feel when held in your mouth. Achieves unprecedented smooth playability in combination with a silver-plated mouthpiece that has a smooth mouth and good sterilization effect. The clearance between the mouthpiece and slide greatly affects the performance of the instrument even by the slight difference in accuracy. Suzuki’s chromatic mouthpiece is machined with high precision to achieve slide action with minimal air leakage. | Best slide action for each modelThe 14-hole model S-56C and 16-hole model S-64C have a long stroke slide. The larger the moving distance is, the larger the holes to blow air are, and the more breath can be sent. The response of sound and the sound spread are good well and particularly the bass notes can obtain powerful sound. The 12-hole model S-48S and the 14-hole model S-56S have short stroke slides. Because the moving distance is short which makes changing notes quick, so that it is advantageous to play fine sound use. Besides the hole on mouthpiece is smaller than long stroke, it is characterized as an easy to control sound with moderate resistance. |
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| Tone | Deep sound with core | Deep sound with core, and crisp tone | Deep sound with core | Deep sound with core | Light tone |
| Response | For those looking for greater dynamics and the response is with good resistance | For those looking for greater dynamics and the response is with good resistance | For those looking for greater dynamics and the response is with good resistance | For those looking for greater dynamics and the response is with good resistance | Light response sensitively reacting to light breath |
| Resonance | Condensed thick sound | Condensed thick sound | Condensed thick sound | Wood sound | Wild and spreading vibrancy |
| Weight: | 400 g |
| Dimensions: | 30.48 x 30.48 x 5.08 cm; 400 Grams |
| Model: | S-48S |
My Suzuki Sirius-48S has always been the harmonica I’ve always dreamed of owning. Thanks to both Amazon as well as the seller, my dream became a reality. I own over two dozen quality harmonicas, but the Suzuki Sirius is in a completely different league.
It was awesome but unfortunately I received with broken case
This is a World Class Harmonica with a pitch perfect clarity and tone. I have been playing Chromatics for 48 years and this is the best instrument that i have had the pleasure of playing. Thanks to Amazon for carrying this high quality harmonica at a reasonable price
Very satisfied. I feel this is a well engineered product that produces the sound I want. It is easy to disassemble and reassemble without losing air tightness.