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The Suzuki Fabulous in Just Tuning is a masterfully engineered diatonic harmonica designed for players who seek perfect harmonies and expressive nuance. Building on the elite craftsmanship of the original Fabulous model, this version features just intonation — ideal for ensemble play, traditional blues, and chordal styles where rich, resonant harmony matters most.
From the first breath, the Fabulous in Just Tuning impresses with its stunning responsiveness and beautifully balanced tone. The silver-plated brass cover plates and high-rigidity brass comb work together to deliver exceptional resonance, projection, and sustain — giving your notes a rich, full-bodied quality. Longer, thicker reeds offer greater dynamics and soulful response, allowing for expressive phrasing across the entire range.
At the heart of this harmonica are phosphor bronze reeds and precision-crafted brass reed plates, which ensure durability and a warm, organic sound. Every component has been thoughtfully refined through Suzuki’s meticulous prototyping process, resulting in a harmonica that plays with effortless precision. The silver-plated brass comb enhances both the aesthetic and tonal quality, while the overall build reflects Suzuki’s dedication to excellence.
With its 10-hole, 20-note layout, the Fabulous in Just Tuning is perfect for melody, chordal, and expressive solo play. The harmonica’s precise construction and premium materials result in superior airtightness, superb control, and an unmistakably soulful tone that elevates your music whether you’re on stage or in the studio.
Just tuning — also known as "just intonation" — is a tuning system based on pure intervals from the natural harmonic series. On a harmonica, this results in chords that sound warmer, more resonant, and harmonically richer than those produced by equal temperament. While single-note melodies may not be as universally in tune across all keys, the beautifully blended chords and smooth double-stops make just tuning ideal for folk, gospel, country, and traditional blues styles. It's the preferred choice for players who focus on rhythm, harmony, and chordal textures in their music.
When 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.
| Key | C | D♭ | D | E♭ | E | F | F♯ | G | A♭ | A | B♭ | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | C | D♭ | D | E♭ | E | F | F♯ | G | A♭ | A | B♭ | B |
| 2nd | F | F♯ | G | A♭ | A | B♭ | B | C | D♭ | D | E♭ | E |
| 3rd | B♭ | B | C | D♭ | D | E♭ | E | F | F♯ | G | A♭ | A |
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