PLEASE NOTE KEY CHOICE: THIS LISTING IS FOR NEW SUZUKI MR-500 FIREBREATH HARMONICAS, CURRENTLY IN STOCK IN: THE PRICE LISTED IS FOR A SINGLE HARMONICA IN YOUR CHOICE OF THESE KEYS. KEYS OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED ARE AVAILABLE BY ORDER. IMPORTANT: PLEASE EMAIL US (info@mandoharp.com) OR PHONE US (61-2-65685545) TO LET US KNOW WHICH KEY YOU'D LIKE AT TIME OF PURCHASE. PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT WE CURRENTLY PROVIDE FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OF THREE OR MORE HARMONICAS - PLEASE PHONE OR EMAIL US TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FREE SHIPPING OFFER. "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!" (from Suzuki Product Information)
See Brendan Power describe and play the Firebreath on YouTube here!
See - Happy MandoHarpers - pictures of our happy customers and friends

This finely designed and manufactured harmonica is in the key of of your choice from those listed above. The MR-500 Firebreath is also available by order in all major keys, Lo-F and Hi-G. Other keys can be accessed from our Harmonica Index.

Diatonic Harmonicas

Diatonic harmonicas come in several types (Tremolo, Bues, Octave etc.) with the common attribute being that the harmonica is tuned to a particular key (or scale). See the Wikipedia entry for Diatonic harmonica for excellent general descriptions of the major types of diatonic harmonica.

"Diatonic means, roughly, something in only one key, and that's the meaning applied to the harmonica. A C harmonica is tuned to the C major scale, and plays the two most important chords in C (C Major chord and G 7th chord). If you want to play the same song in another key, let's say D, you'd pick up a D harp and play it the same way you did in C. It's a little like using a capo on a guitar."(Harp-L FAQ)

FEATURES

• High Quality Professional Standard Brass Reed Plates
• Specially profiled reeds to assist overblow and overdraw techniques
• Computer Aided Laser Cut and Tuned
• Stylish Black enamelled Brass covers
• Rosewood comb
• Attractive and Tough, Soft-Lined, Moulded, Hard-Shell Carrying Case
• Instruction Sheet Included
• Replacement Reed Plates Available by Order
• Velvet Instrument Bags for Diatonic Harmonica and Chromatic Harmonica also available from our .com site at www.MandoHarp.com and our eBay store at stores.ebay.com.au/MandoHarp-Australia
• Large Harmonica Harnesses and Small Harmonica Harnesses also available from our .com site at www.MandoHarp.com and our eBay store at stores.ebay.com.au/MandoHarp-Australia
  

Basic Information

Dimensions

Construction Materials

NEW - Warranty

All MandoHarp instruments bought at a Buy it Now price now include a FREE, 6-month, return-to-base warranty against defects in parts and workmanship included in the Buy it Now price. Extended warranties and warranties for Auction purchases are also available for an addtional fee.

NEW - MandoHarp Australia eBay Returns Policy increased to 14 days

Our MandoHarp eBay Returns Policy has now been doubled in length from 7 to 14 days. Please see our eBay Returns Policy listing at the bottom of all our item descriptions.

About MandoHarp

At MandoHarp we play the instruments we sell! Each of our musician and craft associates has over thirty years experience within their area of expertise. MandoHarp supplies and repairs reed and string instruments for local music shops and individual musicians - we sell to our friends. At MandoHarp our pimary areas of expertise are Mandolins and Harmonicas, hence our name. We also have contracted associates who work with a wide range of instruments, especially folk. This is our first foray onto the internet and we look forward to meeting many new musical friends here. At MandoHarp we appreciate fine instruments and we want you to have them!

About MandoHarp Instruments

All MandoHarp instruments are tracked from the moment of their original creation or purchase. Each instrument is assessed by an expert musician when received and again before offering it for sale. A brief report is written and stored in our database for each item, noting paticularly our expert assessment on receipt, any work performed on the instrument and its final condition.

Personal Service

At MandoHarp we like to get to know our customers - we're musicians and we like to get to know other musicians. We love to talk with musicians whenever possible [probably a bit too much! :)]. And especially musicians who are interested in our instruments. Please feel more than welcome to email (info@mandoharp.com) or phone us (61- 2-65685545) to discuss your music at any time.

Inspections, trials and pickup by prior arrangement are welcome at our workshops in Nambucca Heads, near Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast