Suzuki SCX48 vs Suzuki G48 chromatic harmonica comparison

In this video you can hear the difference between these two instruments, made by the Japanese harmonica company Suzuki.
Which one do you prefer?
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Filip Jers is an internationally known harmonica player from Stockholm, Sweden and one of the most sought-out harmonica players in Europe. At the age of 34 he has performed in almost 30 countries all over the world.
In 2011 Jers graduated with a Master Degree in Fine Arts of Music from The Royal College of Music in Stockholm. He has also studied privately with Toots Thielemans, Howard Levy and Robert Bonfiglio.
Jers has been given numerous awards through the years. In 2005 he won two gold medals at the World Harmonica Festival in Trossingen, Germany. In 2014 his jazz quartet Filip Jers Quartet was selected as "Best Group" at the European Jazz Competition in Rotterdam, Netherlands and in 2015 the quartet received a Swedish grammy for the album ”Plays Swedish Folk”. In 2016 Jers was awarded the title ”Jazz musician of the Year” by Swedish Radio.
Jers works regulary with Filip Jers Quartet, with his duo with guitarist Emil Ernebro and as a guest soloist in different projects. He has been a featured solist with many cutting edge jazz big bands in Sweden as well as performing with two of Scandinavias finest string orchestras; Musica Vitae and Camerata Nordica. Jers has been featured on more than 50 CD's as a recording artist, playing harmonica.
Besides playing concerts Jers has extensive experience as a harmonica teacher. Besides teching privately and giving workshops in different countries all over the world he is also engaged as harmonica teacher at the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen, Denmark and Sibelius Academy in Helsingfors, Finland.
Jers is an "International Suzuki Harmonica Artist", he is endorsing and playing harmonicas made by Suzuki Harmonicas from Japan.
He also runs Fojablue Records, an independent record label that has released Spiro (FRCD01, 2011), Filip Jers Quartet (FRCD02, 2013) and Duet with Emil Ernebro (FRCD03, 2019).
Besides music, Filip likes coffee, yoga and running in the nature.

[@matthewtietjen320]

Which one is which?

[@dongrundy4239]

Bravo; beautifully done!

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks Don!

[@paulyanuziello]

What a beautiful tone you have. Your playing is marvellous. The 1st harp sounded richer to me, as in more powerful, deeper tones and fluidity. Is one easier to play than the other?

[@FilipJersMusic]

Cool, thanks! No they are the both easy to play. First one feels a bit lighter thought, second one feels a bit smoother.

[@InTheGrooove]

Also have the scx 64 and I love it!

[@FilipJersMusic]

Happy to hear! I also have a SCX 64. But took the 48 for this video. Maybe I should do a video on Sirius vs SCX 64 as well?

[@InTheGrooove]

That’s not a bad idea 👍

[@mk5586]

I love your style of playing harmonica. It's so wonderful. Thanks for your wonderful music. Sorry, my english is not so good 😟. I big fan. Manux

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks for your kind words! 🎶🌞🎶

[@InTheGrooove]

I love both 👍

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks! Yes me too... :-)

[@rogberube6422]

I love both, Filip... but... may be the first one, and I don't know why :) You are an excellent musician.

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks!

[@carrotkop7405]

Hi Philip, I started the diatonic harmonica a month ago after I got bored and wanted a break from guitar, although I'm not super proficient at diatonic yet do you think it would be possible for me to transfer to chromatic this early in my learning, I've always preferred the sound of a chromatic harmonica and I think it suits jazz more. Any advice would be appreciated👍

[@martinchiocca8433]

I like the first one,is more sweet the sound

[@maciejmagiczaworonek2452]

Beautiful playing ! I have a G48, but im thinking of getting the scx model as well in a different key. Are they much different ? Which one do you preffer ?

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks! I like both. The SCX feels lighter and more bright, while the G48 series have more power and tone. Like a car with more power. Sometimes you want that, sometimes not. Try a SCX in G or A, lovely instruments!

[@rychubil]

Beautiful playing 😊👌 What is the song?

[@christophedemessieres3392]

Polka dots and Moonbeams I believe.

[@christophedemessieres3392]

Hi Filip, wonderful playing, as always. What preparation has been done on these harps, or are they out of the box? I would imagine at least some tuning went into the SCX?

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks! They are out of the box. The G48 is 10 years old, some tuning done and valves changed over the years. The SCX is just from the box, maybe 5 years old, no re-tuning done yet.

[@christophedemessieres3392]

@@FilipJersMusic I was afraid you would say that... ;) so the difference between the 2 first adjacent C notes on my SCX48 might come from me and not the harp... Well, I will soon find out, new tuned SCX56 expected soon.

[@PascalCapiomont]

Bonjour Filip, vous êtes un excellent musicien ! Quel est celui que vous préférez ? Le G48, non ? a bit smoother than the SCX18, je trouve !

[@FilipJersMusic]

Yes, G48 is more luxury while SCX is a lot of harmonica for the money 🎵🎵🎵

[@human-connections]

What a musician! Beautiful stuff.

[@FilipJersMusic]

Thanks!

[@johnnyberglund841]

Hallå Filip, G48, är den stämd i G? Toots, min och väl din förebild spelade alltid C stämning, jag frågade honom en gång på Konser på Polhemskolan i Gävle. Trumpetare mest är jag, men spelar krom i G! Snyggt lirat, Mvh Johnny Berglund

[@FilipJersMusic]

Hej Johnny! Dessa två instrument är stämda i C. G48 står för Gregoire48, munspelaren som utvecklat modellen. Jag har även kromatiska i G, det är lite mjukare klang och tonarterna ligger lite annorlunda som du vet. Toots använde G och A spel på 50-60 talet men fokuserade sedan på enbart C stämda munspel. Allt gott, Filip

[@tkblinkShiva]

nice hd25

[@yarone4451]

The first is the scx Ofcourse. The second is the G48

[@RomeroMedeiros]

Incrível!

[@Svidge_123_]

G48 sounds a little smoother, the voice is thicker. SCX clarity of articulation is better. The dinamics are in the favor of SCX. G48 feels like less responsive at the beginning of the note, almost like there is some delay before reed opens. Sorry Filip, I know you spent more on g-48, but... that's why I sold my G48 and purchased another Sirius. Maybe it's just me?

[@FilipJersMusic]

Wow interesting! I don't have that feeling when playing.

[@JeppeJazzHarmonica]

For me The G48 requires a bit more air pressure. The SCX is for me easier to play and I can play faster.

[@FilipJersMusic]

@@JeppeJazzHarmonica yes, G48 has longer reeds and thicker reed plate so it requires more air and pressure.

[@JeppeJazzHarmonica]

@@FilipJersMusic but I rarely notice it anymore. But if it happens (and it does) that I fall behind with practice for almost a week, i pick up the SCX to get back in shape. It’s almost like running 🏃‍♀️

[@Svidge_123_]

@FilipJersMusic Dear Filip, I've noticed that effect by listening to your virtuoso playing. As a listener. Observation just triggered my memory. Because I expected G-48 in your hands to be on the very top, in every respect, over SCX. But something felt just tiny bit off.. Again, most likely, it's just me.