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Thank you very much for the replies.

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Wow, that’s a cheap price. Yes, it has bad venting and the intonation starts to go out as moisture builds up. Just to clarify, by expressiveness I actually meant more about the volume/tone dynamics, although note bending, of course, can also be part of expressiveness. It seems like I get a bit more dynamic range and can get a punchier sound (like horn shots) with the Study 32 than with the M-37C. Maybe it’s mostly perception just because the Study 32 has a brighter sound. When you mentioned about the A-34C sounding a bit more muted and mellow, I figured I’d rather go with a brighter sounding instrument that can sound punchy when needed. (BTW, I just blow direct or through a plastic mouth piece, never through a hose.) In addition to the M-32C, I think I will also be ordering a Yamaha P37D for something with a (from what I’ve read) smoother/mellower sound that also has the extended note range.

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Kuma, thanks for pointing that out. I own the M-37C along with a couple cheap Suzuki melodions (e.g. Study 32). I do notice that the intonation of the attack of the notes in the low note range might be more stable on the M-37C but the Study 32 is also more expressive/dynamic and maybe a bit louder, overall. I’m not sure how much of the dynamics is due to other internal air-flow design and how much the lack of a baffle is a factor.

Regardless, I am more interested in expressiveness so I will probably opt to try the M-32C over the A-34C (since the A-34C has the baffle and is also a bit more “mellow” sounding according to Alan). Similarly, I agree with your decision to try the M-32C over the M-37C.

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Thanks again for all the feedback.

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Thanks for the quick reply, Alan. I believe you said in an older posting that the A34 has a bit of a deeper body compared to the M32. Do you find any difference in comfort holding the A34 vs the M32? Also, in your comment above regarding the key action, can you clarify? Is the action on the A34 identical or is it different than the M32 but still good?

Part of my concern shipping from Japan is that I don’t know if Canadian customs will throw extra taxes or duties on top. If they do, I could just order it from the local music store for about the same money and can return it a lot easier on the chance that there are any defects.

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I almost forgot, any suggestions of where to order from for a good price on these? I live in Vancouver, Canada, but can also ship to the U.S. and pick up there. I may just order from our local L&M store since they deal with Suzuki, even though I’d be paying a bit more.

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