Suzuki Sirius Chromatic Harmonica S-48S
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Suzuki Sirius Chromatic Harmonica S-48S
The Suzuki S-48S Sirius 12-hole chromatic combines excellent sound production and elegant design which will impress both audience and players alike.
Suzuki have used their vast experience and knowhow to create the Fabulous series, which in turn lead to the creation of the Sirius. Every detail about the design of the Sirius has been carefully researched, resulting in a new standard of Chromatic Harmonica.
This unique model allows the player to perform a wider range of playing expressions. To meet the players demands for slide accuracy and speed, Suzuki designed an all-new straight-alignment slide and mouthpiece. The straight-alignment slide, with its short push stroke, gives a fast sliding action and warm tone, making it perfect for jazz.
Features
12-hole, 48 Note (C1-D4) sliding chromatic
Straight Alignment
Body: ABS plastic comb (body) contained with weighted brass
Cover: Brass with matte black chrome plating
Reed Plate: Brass with chrome plating
Reed: Phosphor bronze
Mouthpiece: Brass with Silver plating
SUZUKI SIRIUS CHROMATIC HARMONICA
WEIGHTED COMB
The newly-designed body of the Sirius chromatics deliver a deep, solid, and resonant sound.
All three Sirius chromatics have specially designed brass weights securely fitted inside the comb, at the sides and rear. These weights give the ABS plastic material added mass and rigidity, which improves sound projection qualities. This is a patented innovation from Suzuki, introduced after sensitive acoustic tests and a highly positive reaction from test players.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE ?
The weighted ABS combs of the Sirius chromatics deliver richer overtones that generate a more subtle, brilliant sound than a normal light plastic comb, with added warmth and resonance in the lower range.
Harmonicas with a non-rigid plastic comb feature a light, bright sound. This type of comb easily vibrates and absorbs overtone elements, which means the middle to high range tends to be emphasized. In contrast, harmonicas with a rigid body, such as solid brass or stainless steel, do not easily vibrate and the reeds vibrate without losing low-range overtones. This enables a player to obtain a full range of tonalities, from a small delicate sound to a solid loud sound.
Sirius Weighted Combe
The Sirius weighted comb offers a happy medium between these extremes, giving a pleasingly balanced warm, deep, solid and resonant sound. Suzuki’s all-new reed profiles first introduced in the luxury Fabulous series, in combination with the newly-designed weighted comb contribute to the special quality of the Sirius sound. In addition, the added brass weights inside the Sirius combs give a pleasing ‘heft’ to the instrument, adding to the feeling of security when holding it. “Not too heavy, not too light – just right!” was the verdict of the test players.
