Re: suzuki chromatic

> Hi Everyone, Just wanted to say something about a Suzuki Chromatic
> SCX56 I received as an early b-day present. It is a real disapointment.
> Normally, I don't like Chromatics and this just makes me dislike them
> even more. None of the holes with slide in or out gives a clear note. I
> tried adjusting the slide, but no matter what I do, I get muted notes.
> Of course the company will not take it back.
> I really love Suzuki harps and have to say the mouthpiece on this one
> is very good but overall I really dislike it. It is going in my box of
> old harps the grandkids play. I will stick with my tremolos.
Thanks for the info, Jim.  I tried a chromatic myself, about three years 
ago, and although it didn't have tonal problems (until a friend dropped 
it just once on a carpeted floor), it demanded ridiculous amounts of 
labor to make reed-valves, and of course, no chords at all.  That was my 
learning experience to teach me that chording is very important to the 
style I have been given.  It has also made me rather curious about some 
of the slideless chromatics out there; I have heard reports that some do 
chord...:-)

J.E.B.