{"product_id":"suzuki-mr-250-bluesmaster-harmonica-10-hole-diatonic-blues-harp","title":"Suzuki MR-250 Bluesmaster Harmonica – 10-Hole Diatonic Blues Harp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Suzuki Bluesmaster MR-250 is a 10-hole, 20-reed diatonic harmonica built for players who are past their first harp. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosphor bronze reeds on brass reed plates give it a quick, responsive attack that bends cleanly and holds its tuning. The sealed ABS comb will not swell or warp the way a wood comb does, so it stays comfortable against your lips and stays in tune season after season. Stainless steel cover plates are formed to project, which means it cuts through a band without a mic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 holes, 20 reeds, major diatonic (Richter tuning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphor bronze reeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass reed plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed ABS comb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel cover plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 x 30 x 20 mm, 37 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual carrying case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Key Do I Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlues and rock players almost always play \u003cstrong\u003ecross harp\u003c\/strong\u003e (second position) — you pick up a harp pitched a fourth below the song’s key, which puts the bends where the blues notes live. If you are playing melodies, folk, or country, you want \u003cstrong\u003estraight harp\u003c\/strong\u003e (first position), same key as the song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBand is playing in…\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCross harp (blues)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStraight harp (melody)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB♭\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE♭\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB♭\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you play guitar, here is the shortcut: most blues gets called in E and A, which means a \u003cstrong\u003eC, G, A, and D\u003c\/strong\u003e will cover you almost everywhere. That is why those four sell first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot sure which key you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost players start with C. It is the key every method book and instructional video is written in. After that, G and A are the two most useful for blues and country, and D rounds out the set. If you are playing along with a band, call us and we will tell you which harp you need for the key they are in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaking Care Of It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTap it out on your palm when you are done and store it holes-down so it dries. Do not play right after eating, and never rinse one under the tap — water is what kills reeds. Treated decently, one of these lasts years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are an authorized Suzuki dealer with an actual storefront. Call \u003cstrong\u003e(619) 334-3113\u003c\/strong\u003e or stop by 1935 Friendship Dr, Ste E, El Cajon, CA and try one before you buy it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"C","offer_id":48042625269865,"sku":"MR-250-C-U","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"G","offer_id":48042625302633,"sku":"MR-250-G-U","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"A","offer_id":48042625335401,"sku":"MR-250-A-U","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"D","offer_id":48042625368169,"sku":"MR-250-D-U","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"F","offer_id":48042625400937,"sku":"MR-250-F-U","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bb","offer_id":48042625433705,"sku":"MR-250-BB-U","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/5494\/5385\/files\/MR-250-G-U.jpg?v=1788464847","url":"https:\/\/ecgmusic.com\/products\/suzuki-mr-250-bluesmaster-harmonica-10-hole-diatonic-blues-harp","provider":"El Cajon Guitars and Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}