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product_id: 1319137
title: "SCX-48 Chromatix Series Harmonica C 12 Hole"
brand: "suzuki"
price: "A$590"
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reviews_count: 9
category: "Suzuki"
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# 12-hole chromatic range Smooth, precise slide mechanism Durable ABS comb & chrome covers SCX-48 Chromatix Series Harmonica C 12 Hole

**Brand:** suzuki
**Price:** A$590
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound with the harmonica that pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SCX-48 Chromatix Series Harmonica C 12 Hole by suzuki
- **How much does it cost?** A$590 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/1319137-scx-48-chromatix-series-harmonica-c-12-hole)

## Best For

- suzuki enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted suzuki brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Chrome-plated covers and ABS comb ensure durability and sleek style
- • **Rich, Mellow Sound:** Phosphor bronze reeds deliver quick response and warm jazz tones
- • **Ready for the Stage:** Comes in a deluxe soft-lined case for professional portability
- • **Effortless Playability:** Ergonomic mouthpiece designed for comfort during long sessions
- • **Pro-Level Craftsmanship:** Hand-constructed for airtight precision and superior tone

## Overview

The Suzuki SCX-48 Chromatix Series Harmonica in C Major is a 12-hole chromatic instrument crafted for professional musicians. Featuring an ergonomic mouthpiece, smooth slide mechanism, and durable ABS comb with chrome-plated covers, it delivers airtight performance and rich, responsive tones thanks to phosphor bronze reeds. Packaged in a deluxe case, it’s designed to enhance your playing experience whether on stage or in the studio.

## Description

The Suzuki SCX chromatic harmonica surely qualifies as one of the most luxurious harmonicas you can buy. Gorgeous to look at, substantial to hold, and a pleasure to play, the chromatic harmonica is are comfortable and completely airtight. Suzuki designed the chromatic series Harps especially for professionals, and they're individually hand-constructed by skilled workers. You"ll appreciate the chromatic harmonica"s ergonomically designed mouthpiece, precise and smooth slide mechanism, and ABS comb. Other pro-level appointments include: phosphor bronze reed plates and chrome-plated covers. Exquisite attention to detail makes Suzuki chromatix among the most airtight chromatic Harps ever produced by a major manufacturer. Play one Once to hear and feel the difference. Their smooth Tone production and quick response will take your playing level far ahead of what you thought possible. Each chromatic harmonica is packed by Suzuki in its own deluxe, soft-lined case.

Review: Upgrade Modification Turns SCX into EXCELLENT!!!!!!! from Very Nice Harmonica, this is a Great Playing instrument - 1/02/2016 Update: I have Modified my SCX48 Harmonica, everyone says the Suzuki SCX series Harmonicas are really air tight, well their Not that air tight, and can be Greatly Improved, with very little work. The Improvement is Unbelievable, as this Instrument now requires Very little air and plays incredibly NICE!! on extremely low amount of air, at a low Volume as the response is Greatly improved, But the Tone is Unbelievably Improved, I liked this Mod Sooo Much I did it to my SCX64 too, I am Now able to get sounds out of both Harmonicas that I could Not before, The Quality of the tone is remarkable, Cold Playing effects are not as strong as they were, It does Not need to be warmed up like it did before playing, even during high humidity in middle of winter and Cold!!! although I still Warm it up, all this tells me a lot has changed, as it is Not as cold Blooded like it was. It is Nice to know that the SCX series Harmonicas can be taken to a Much higher Playing level than, Just out of the Box. More response with much less Air, The Mod was to remove all parts (including the slide spring) to expose the Plastic Comb. I took 600 grit sand paper and Flat sanded on a piece of Glass and sanded the comb area FLAT Sanding removing All voids, (that all the SCX Harmonicas come with from the factory in the Molding process through the heating and cooling process) under the Mouth Piece, you can see these Voids when you start sanding, the SCX48 was much worse than the SCX64, but both improved by a wide margin. But after assembly still noticed some leaking between each of the reeds, and reed chambers, so I also Flat sanded on a Piece of Glass, the area of the Comb that the Reed plates get mounted to on both sides of the comb, the Molding process makes for high and Low spots on the surface of the comb, so I sanded the comb in three places under both reed plates and under the Mouth Piece, Once you start sanding the comb you can see where to low spots are these Low spots and the high spots you are sanding off to come down to the low spots are where all the leaks in the Mouth Piece and between the reed chambers, causing Improper reed response and room for Much Improvement, may add a few brass plates into the open voids under the Reed plates like the Suzuki Sirius has. I may have to get a few more SCX Harmonicas as back ups. Old Review: I have both the SCX64 and Also this SCX48 as well as two Sedel Saxony's with one in Orchestra and the other Standard tuning. the SCX48 is a Very Nice Instrument, it has a Quality feel and a Quality Sound and is a excellent buy, as I cannot believe that Suzuki can sale them for the low price that they do, as they are a steal at that price, for such a High quality, Great sounding instrument, Either this SCX48 or the SCX64 are Must have Chromatic Harmonicas, one key to a Great playing Instrument is to Warm it this is very Important, to get a rich tone out of it and should be done often or as the instrument cools off because the sound starts to degrade as the instrument gets cold. I hold mine under my arm, this warms, Suzuki's need to be warmed Period!!! My Seydel's also need to be warmed but are Not effected quite as much.
Review: It Works! - I've played harmonicas for 71 years. I own, or have owned almost every Hohner, and Lee Oskar made. I went to Suzuki's back at the St. Louis SPAH Convention. After purchasing a Hohner Chromatic that was my last purchase from them. It was plastic and it was terrible. The guest player at the convention played a Suzuki and I was impressed. Since then I've bought over 35 Suzuki's, mostly diatonics. Promaster for appearances. Having not played the chromatic for over ten years, and being up in my 80's now I was a little worried about re-learning my techniques. I first purchased the 16 hole in C and it was great. I play a lot in G and like that key for the oldies. I got the 12 hole in a Suzuki SCX 'G'. It was great. Right off the bat I was playing. Very little breakin time, and I had not played on the new bronze reeds before. It has a rich mellow tone, quick response even on bass notes, and I love it. I recommend it to everyone. (Exception - People with real small hands. as it is built well and hefty.)

## Features

- Ergonomically designed mouthpiece, precise and smooth slide mechanism, and ABS comb
- Phosphor bronze reed plates
- Chrome-plated covers
- Refer user manual below

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00133A19S |
| Color Name | silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (569) |
| Date First Available | February 24, 2008 |
| Instrument Key | C Major |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Item model number | Suzuki-SCX48-C |
| Material Type | Bronze |
| Musical Style | Jazz |
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 3 x 1 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SUZUKI
- **Color:** silver
- **Instrument Key:** C Major
- **Material:** Bronze
- **Style:** 12-Hole

## Images

![SCX-48 Chromatix Series Harmonica C 12 Hole - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6145q0dtNgL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Upgrade Modification Turns SCX into EXCELLENT!!!!!!! from Very Nice Harmonica, this is a Great Playing instrument
*by W***L on December 18, 2015*

1/02/2016 Update: I have Modified my SCX48 Harmonica, everyone says the Suzuki SCX series Harmonicas are really air tight, well their Not that air tight, and can be Greatly Improved, with very little work. The Improvement is Unbelievable, as this Instrument now requires Very little air and plays incredibly NICE!! on extremely low amount of air, at a low Volume as the response is Greatly improved, But the Tone is Unbelievably Improved, I liked this Mod Sooo Much I did it to my SCX64 too, I am Now able to get sounds out of both Harmonicas that I could Not before, The Quality of the tone is remarkable, Cold Playing effects are not as strong as they were, It does Not need to be warmed up like it did before playing, even during high humidity in middle of winter and Cold!!! although I still Warm it up, all this tells me a lot has changed, as it is Not as cold Blooded like it was. It is Nice to know that the SCX series Harmonicas can be taken to a Much higher Playing level than, Just out of the Box. More response with much less Air, The Mod was to remove all parts (including the slide spring) to expose the Plastic Comb. I took 600 grit sand paper and Flat sanded on a piece of Glass and sanded the comb area FLAT Sanding removing All voids, (that all the SCX Harmonicas come with from the factory in the Molding process through the heating and cooling process) under the Mouth Piece, you can see these Voids when you start sanding, the SCX48 was much worse than the SCX64, but both improved by a wide margin. But after assembly still noticed some leaking between each of the reeds, and reed chambers, so I also Flat sanded on a Piece of Glass, the area of the Comb that the Reed plates get mounted to on both sides of the comb, the Molding process makes for high and Low spots on the surface of the comb, so I sanded the comb in three places under both reed plates and under the Mouth Piece, Once you start sanding the comb you can see where to low spots are these Low spots and the high spots you are sanding off to come down to the low spots are where all the leaks in the Mouth Piece and between the reed chambers, causing Improper reed response and room for Much Improvement, may add a few brass plates into the open voids under the Reed plates like the Suzuki Sirius has. I may have to get a few more SCX Harmonicas as back ups. Old Review: I have both the SCX64 and Also this SCX48 as well as two Sedel Saxony's with one in Orchestra and the other Standard tuning. the SCX48 is a Very Nice Instrument, it has a Quality feel and a Quality Sound and is a excellent buy, as I cannot believe that Suzuki can sale them for the low price that they do, as they are a steal at that price, for such a High quality, Great sounding instrument, Either this SCX48 or the SCX64 are Must have Chromatic Harmonicas, one key to a Great playing Instrument is to Warm it this is very Important, to get a rich tone out of it and should be done often or as the instrument cools off because the sound starts to degrade as the instrument gets cold. I hold mine under my arm, this warms, Suzuki's need to be warmed Period!!! My Seydel's also need to be warmed but are Not effected quite as much.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It Works!
*by A***R on August 22, 2019*

I've played harmonicas for 71 years. I own, or have owned almost every Hohner, and Lee Oskar made. I went to Suzuki's back at the St. Louis SPAH Convention. After purchasing a Hohner Chromatic that was my last purchase from them. It was plastic and it was terrible. The guest player at the convention played a Suzuki and I was impressed. Since then I've bought over 35 Suzuki's, mostly diatonics. Promaster for appearances. Having not played the chromatic for over ten years, and being up in my 80's now I was a little worried about re-learning my techniques. I first purchased the 16 hole in C and it was great. I play a lot in G and like that key for the oldies. I got the 12 hole in a Suzuki SCX 'G'. It was great. Right off the bat I was playing. Very little breakin time, and I had not played on the new bronze reeds before. It has a rich mellow tone, quick response even on bass notes, and I love it. I recommend it to everyone. (Exception - People with real small hands. as it is built well and hefty.)

### ⭐ Disappointed
*by D***M on September 27, 2015*

I was disappointed with this harmonica. I expected really high quality. I am new to harmonicas, but I do have a sense of when something is wrong. The second hole sounds more like a dull buzz. The noise is not crisp at all. And the fourth or fifth hole changes pitch when I blow into it. The instrument does not sound bad if I blow into several holes at once to produce a chord. But if I am going to play melodies--which is what is typically done with a chromatic--I am out of luck. I mistakenly thought there were no reviews, but that must have been another product. I am now seeing there are good reviews. I do not know what went wrong. I must have gotten unlucky. I am returning this harmonica. I am going to try a Swan chromatic with good reviews. I hope I get a good one.

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