Reply To: Melodica Muffler, and More?
This melodion is actually the Samick version of a Suzuki M-32, this one, with the ends refinished in black, which I’ll now use as my silenced melodica:
Here’s a quick view of the modification, which required removing all the keys:
Very easy, although removing and replacing all the keys is laborious.
The operation is a success. This melodica is now quieter, though not radically so. That would require thicker strips. The key action is shorter, and it’s now also easier to bend notes, including high notes.
The sound of this Samick has been made softer and more mellow. One of my issues with high end Suzukis is the sound being a little bit edgy and sometimes harsh. This is a reservation that I have about one of my favorites, the Suzuki made Kawai 25A. I have the same issue with the M-37C. Replacing or adding to these strips on those models might be a way to address that issue.