Pauly21
12 posts
Oct 13, 2012
2:09 PM
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I'm looking to buy a Seydel in LoD in order to play Charlie Musselwhite's version of Early in the Morning (Sonny Boy). The prices range from $35 to $110. Any thoughts on whether I'm throwing money away at either end of the price range? Thanks.
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jim
1319 posts
Oct 13, 2012
2:47 PM
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1847
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jim
1320 posts
Oct 13, 2012
3:11 PM
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Classic.
Apart from that, I make my new Seydel 1847 Deluxe with polished improved reeds.
Those are 80EUR.
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GMaj7
113 posts
Oct 13, 2012
3:33 PM
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Jim's correct on the 1847 in my opinion. I usually steer customers to the Session Steel, but in the lower keys F# and below, I believe the 1847 is a better playing harp. Also, consider half-valving holes 1-4. I am actually doing that on a low D. I don't think you will regret your choice.
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Pauly21
14 posts
Oct 13, 2012
3:31 PM
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Thanks, GMaj7. There's such cool people on this forum. What is half-valving? Can I do it myself? This is a diatonic harp, correct?
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GMaj7
114 posts
Oct 13, 2012
5:12 PM
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Yes, I am referring to a diatonic. Half-valving means you you place valves on the reed slots representing the higher of the notes on the hole. In this case, holes 1-4 would be valved on the draw plate. You can do it yourself, but you should probably just have it done by whomever you buy your harp from. Jim can do it and so can I. It is fairly simple but you need the parts. Half-valving in this case will reduce air loss which is important on those really low notes. Seydel sells a dimpled cover for the lower key harps to prevent reed strike, but I think you are ok with the standard draw cover.
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Last Edited by on Oct 13, 2012 6:32 PM
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STME58
265 posts
Oct 13, 2012
10:23 PM
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I have a session Steel in Lo D and I really like it except I keep blowing out the 7 blow reed.
I have an 1847 Noble in Low F and I agree it is the better harp. I like the heft of the aluminum comb and the rounded holes, but I don't like the electric taste form the galvanic reaction between the brass and aluminum. My next 1847 will be a Classic or a Silver.
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boris_plotnikov
792 posts
Oct 13, 2012
10:38 PM
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Get 1847 silver
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GMaj7
116 posts
Oct 14, 2012
5:26 AM
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Agreed on the 1847 Silver..
STME58.. I can fix that Low D blow 7 for you...
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STME58
267 posts
Oct 14, 2012
9:17 AM
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GMaj7
I just put in a new reed and it is working now. Do you have any idea why 7 blow goes out on this harp? I am blowing out reeds much less frequently as my playing imroves, but it is usually 4 blow or 5 draw on other harps.
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GMaj7
117 posts
Oct 14, 2012
11:06 AM
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So as not to steal the post any further, email me back channel and I will answer your question STME58. It will, of course, be based on my years of scientific research, experience, expertise, postulation, extrapolation; and not just the hyperbolic pontificating of a forum dweller. Another beer please.
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HarpNinja
2758 posts
Oct 14, 2012
5:34 PM
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1847 is a great pick...no solicitation for business required, lol. Stock will serve you very well unless you are looking for a chromatic approach.
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the_happy_honker
135 posts
Oct 15, 2012
12:42 AM
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1847 is a very fine harp. If you like (or want to try) a comb with rounded tines that protrude slightly from the reedplate, go for the Classic. The Silver and Noble have tines that are flush with the reedplate.
Here a vote for the Favorite. Aluminum comb. Covers are shaped like the Session but the steel is a slightly heavier gauge. It is the only harp I've found with full-length covers that doesn't sound muffled, like its being played in a 55-gallon drum.
Most such covers take both the lows and the highs out of the mix and project a sound that is very middy. The Favorite covers round off the highs while the lows still resonate nicely. Its a great harp, but it does cost a bit more.
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jim
1324 posts
Oct 15, 2012
2:01 PM
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Here's how they were made to be (and, hopefully, will be that way OOTB someday):
Until that happy day comes, I will have to work.
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