{"product_id":"m-20","title":"Suzuki Manji 10-hole major diatonic harmonica","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description-block\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"bigger\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/8212\/files\/manji-group.jpg?v=1750766019\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntroducing the Suzuki Manji Major 10-Hole diatonic harmonica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Suzuki Manji Major is a harmonica built for players who love the rich, earthy tone of vintage instruments—but demand modern reliability and performance. Designed with blues players in mind, this 10-hole diatonic harmonica delivers exceptional sound, durability, and responsiveness, making it a favorite for expressive phrasing, deep bends, and dynamic stage performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Suzuki's most popular models over the last 10 years, the Manji harmonica features longer reeds than other diatonic models. These help to create a rich tone, and enable you to play louder without the feeling or sound of 'overblowing', and the big sound makes the Manji ideal for blues, rock and country styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInnovative comb with a classic feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Manji Major is a resin comb reinforced with natural wood fibers—a groundbreaking material that brings together the warmth of traditional wood and the stability of modern composites. With over 50% natural wood content, this comb replicates the tone and feel of wood while resisting moisture, warping, and swelling—ensuring the harmonica stays in top playing condition in any climate or setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePowerful projection with open-back covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fully open-backed stainless steel cover plates are ergonomically designed and built to project sound with power and clarity. This open design allows the reeds to breathe and resonate freely, enhancing volume and tonal depth while also giving the player better control over tone shaping and projection—ideal for live performance or recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLonger, thicker reeds for rich expression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Manji Major features specially engineered reeds, longer and thicker than those found in most diatonics. These reeds offer exceptional dynamic range, allowing for nuanced soft passages as well as bold, loud bends. Designed to respond faithfully to every breath, they’re also optimized for smooth bending and overblow techniques, making this harmonica incredibly expressive right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTuned for blues and beyond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing compromised just intonation, the Manji Major balances sweet, resonant chords with spot-on single-note tuning. It’s ideal for blues, roots, country, rock, and any genre where soulful phrasing and chordal richness are essential. Whether you’re vamping on a rhythm or soaring through a solo, the Manji Major gives you the tonal control and response you need to sound your best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTestimonial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The MANJI harmonica fulfills all of my requirements as a professional harmonica player. Its streamlined body fits comfortably in the hands and is easy to play. Despite its rich, full sound—a quality any true professional seeks—it remains lightweight, allowing for advanced, expressive, and free-flowing performance. I'm proud to play this outstanding instrument.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eBilly Branch\u003c\/span\u003e - award-winning harmonica player and two-time Grammy nominee\n\u003ch2\u003eHow are Suzuki harmonicas labelled?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen choosing a harmonica, it’s important to know how the key is labelled—and Suzuki makes it simple. Unlike some brands that label their instruments by the second position (often used for blues), Suzuki harmonicas are labelled according to the first position, also known as straight harp. This means the key printed on the harmonica is the key you get when playing melodies in first position. The handy table below shows you the corresponding keys for playing in each position. For example, if you want to play in the key of C in second position (C mixolydian), you need an F harmonica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst position\u003c\/strong\u003e - standard major scale, ideal for folk melodies and simple pop songs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond position\u003c\/strong\u003e - mixolydian mode, perfect for the blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThird position\u003c\/strong\u003e - dorian mode, lending a darker, minor soundscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; font-size: 150%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed; text-align: center; border: 2px solid black;\"\u003e\n  \u003ccolgroup\u003e\n    \u003ccol style=\"width: 8%;\"\u003e \u003c!-- Key column --\u003e\n    \u003ccol style=\"width: 7.7%;\" span=\"12\"\u003e \u003c!-- Even width for 12 note columns --\u003e\n  \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003cthead style=\"background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eKey\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eC\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eD♭\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eE♭\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eE\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eF♯\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eG\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eA♭\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eB♭\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eB\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003e1st\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eD♭\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eD\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eE♭\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eF♯\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eA♭\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eB♭\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003e2nd\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eF♯\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eA♭\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eB♭\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eD♭\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eD\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eE♭\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003e3rd\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eB♭\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eB\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eD♭\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eD\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eE♭\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eE\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eF\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eF♯\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eG\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eA♭\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 2%; border: 1px solid black;\"\u003eA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.frederickhyde.com\/description_images\/suzuki-harmonicas-diagrams.jpg\" class=\"manual-in-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSuzuki harmonicas range diagrams\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"G \/ A1","offer_id":55362901279099,"sku":"M-20G","price":40.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ab \/ A1","offer_id":55362901311867,"sku":"M-20AB","price":40.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A \/ A1","offer_id":55362901344635,"sku":"M-20A","price":40.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bb \/ A1","offer_id":55362901377403,"sku":"M-20BB","price":40.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"B \/ A1","offer_id":55362901410171,"sku":"M-20B","price":40.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"C \/ A1","offer_id":55362901442939,"sku":"M-20C","price":40.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Db \/ A1","offer_id":55362901475707,"sku":"M-20DB","price":40.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"D \/ A1","offer_id":55362901508475,"sku":"M-20D","price":40.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eb \/ A1","offer_id":55362901541243,"sku":"M-20EB","price":40.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"E \/ A1","offer_id":55362901574011,"sku":"M-20E","price":40.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"F \/ A1","offer_id":55362901606779,"sku":"M-20F","price":40.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"F# \/ A1","offer_id":55362901639547,"sku":"M-20FS","price":40.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"High-G \/ A1","offer_id":55362901672315,"sku":"M-20HG","price":40.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/1095\/9937\/files\/M-20_d21f056a-ef5a-4783-ba6a-a4e964f2b857.jpg?v=1754296480","url":"https:\/\/frederickhyde.com\/products\/m-20","provider":"Frederick Hyde Music Distribution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}