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From: R. Hazzard, Seton Hall, US 11/24/09
I just got a Manji in G. I must say that it is a high quality harp. I payed about $50 for it. I have to try it for a while before I make up my mind. I like the ease of bends. It does overblow out of the box. I compared it to a Bushman Delta Frost and a Suzuki m350, and it seemed to me they all were about the same when it came to the overblow. I also like the OB's on a Golden Melody, but you sometimes have to do a light tweak to get them set up properly. The easiest to OB out of the box as far as I know is a Fire Breath, but they cost about $20 more that a Manji.
I like the tone. It is louder but cleaner than the delta frost. It does not sound like a Marine Band, but it doesn't sound at all bad to my ear.
I appreciate Michael's comments about the harshness of the chords due to the tuning. One man's harshness is another man's "cutting through."
I will surely buy another -- perhaps in A or C.
I think that this harp will have it's place, and I think that that place will be as a lead, rock harp. I will give it a try with the band through my pedals and amps. I think it will stack up to guitars and drums as well or perhaps better than most others.
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Lonesome,Harpman Wesetrville,OH 01/11/10
After hearing christellester's first Manji Post on YouTube,I was impressed with how she got it to sound.I was never a Suzuki guy, and skeptical of seemingly disingenuous over the top Suzuki marketing videos telling me once again that this is "The One". Poor Brandon has to read that BS. I held my nose and bought three Manji's from EEZYREEDER. I have been passing over my Seydels and Special 20's and playing the Manjis. Good price for what you get. They are less than 3 months old so I can't truthfully tell you they stay in tune and that they are long lasting. Don't be afraid to buy one these may surprise you.
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