o Country of Manufacture: Japan
o Key: G
o Holes: 10
o Reeds: 20 Laser Tuned Reeds
o Reed Material: Phosphor Bronze
o Reed Covers: Polished Stainless Steel
o Comb Material: Composite Wood Fibre / Synthetic Resin
o Dimensions: 100 x 27 x 18mm
o Weight: 65g
o Case: Plush-lined, hardshell carrying case
o Replaceable Reed Plates: Yes

This revolutionary new diatonic harmonica is named after Mr. Manji Suzuki, the company's founder — now in his late 80s, but still very much in charge.

Manji Suzuki began with a single hand-built model and over 70 years has built Suzuki up into one of the world's Premier Harmonica Manufacturers.

o CUTTING EDGE COMB MATERIAL

While its true that most players love the sound of a traditional wooden comb, wood is susceptible to moisture and easily deforms without care. Manji SUZUKI decided to take a bold new approach and create a comb material with the sonic characteristics as wood but without the problems.

After extensive Research and Development, Suzuki developed an all-new resin comb material. Featuring the warm timbre of natural wood along with the durability and non-absorbency of plastic, this revolutionary material contains more than 50% natural wood fibres.

The Manji’s comb material simulates the tiny cavities that occur within natural wood with an added twist. To produce the optimum resonance characteristics, the actual surface of the comb is sealed. This solid surface/porous interior comb produces a stronger, richer tone than that of an all-plastic comb. Test players have reported "It feels as if the comb vibrates with the reeds!

o CLASSIC STYLE COVER

The Manji’s classic stainless steel coverplates reflect the best of recent developments by custom harmonica makers. For full sound projection, the rear of the covers are fully open and large holes at both sides allow the player to hear the reeds directly. SUZUKI is also the first manufacturer to move the single attachment screw to the front of the comb, where it applies the optimum pressure to keep the coverplates fully airtight and secure.

o REEDS AND REED PLATES

SUZUKI has won wide respect in the harmonica industry for their Phosphor Bronze reeds. Utilising Laser technology to tune their reeds, SUZUKI have taken the accuracy of reed-fixing on the reed plate as far as it can go! The result is that the reed/slot tolerances of the Manji, critical to high performance, are the finest of any manufactured harmonica.

Carefully researched reed lengths and profiles combining dynamic sound, long endurance and easy overblow characteristics, complete the picture. Combined with the ultra-precise reed attachment, they respond faithfully to every subtle nuance of the player’s breath.

The more you play this incredible new harmonica, the more you feel as if you are singing through the harp. The SUZUKI Manji M-20 . . . it has to be tried to be believed.

Harmonicas are Mr. Suzuki's passion and his life's work. The fact he is putting his own name on the MANJI Harmonica is because those 70 years of dedication to perfection are condensed in this one impressive instrument. We are convinced that the Suzuki MANJI will come to be regarded as one of the best Harmonicas of the 21st century!