Suzuki Fire Breath Harmonica, Key of Bb Review

I am a beginner "overblower", and I bought the Firebreath because I heard that it was designed to make this technique easier. For anybody not familiar with the term, overblowing is a rather challenging way of getting the missing notes from the chromatic scale on a diatonic harmonica--it is similar to bending notes but requires a tricky embouchure, and usually the harmonica reeds have to be tinkered with (except with very expensive or custom made harmonicas). For detailed instructions on this technique, there are some great videos on Youtube by Adam Gussow and Jason Ricci.
Anyway, I bought an Eb and a Bb Firebreath, and this is what I experienced: I found that the Eb was much, much easier to overblow than any Hohner I had used, and I could overblow on the 4, 5, and 6 holes right out of the box without any modifications. I could even do a bit with the 3 hole, which was a new experience. With the Bb, however, I could not get clean overblows straight out of the box and had to fiddle with the reeds about as much as with Hohners. It is hard to tell if this is the harmonica's fault or if my embouchure is just not developed enough (I'm still at a point where I struggle a bit to hit those notes) or maybe lower keys are just more difficult in general. Aside from that, they seem to be very well-made harmonicas but I'm not sure they are significantly better than Hohners for general use.

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Product Description:
Once again, Suzuki has researched and developed unique professional grade harmonicas. Utilizing the most seasoned tonewoods and unique construction technique, Suzuki proudly offers a new line of harmonicas in Rosewood. Rosewood has been sought after by top musicians from all over the globe, from Classical Guitar players to top Violinists. This wood allows unique tonal qualities and when used in harmonica construction, gives a warmer tone. Using Rosewood can produce a high velocity of sound and a broad range of mid and low overtones. These 'lows' help to create a complex bottom end which imparts a richness to the overall tone to the instrument.The re-designed reeds, which are the heart of the instrument, have been produced with the advanced player in mind. However, this new reed design makes it easier to play the instrument chromatically, right out of the box! The new Suzuki Reed plates allow ease of play, especially with overblow and overdraw techniques.The MR-500 is also made with the same high quality Rosewood. If you prefer to play a wood comb harmonica but dislike the problems associated with wood comb harmonicas in the past, then here is the harmonica for you. Just like the MR-550, the comb is resistant to moisture and swelling. The mouth piece is rounded for a great comfortable feel and ideal for tongue blocking technique. The durability of rosewood is regarded as one of the best in the 'Tonewood' family. Try one out today!

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