Yes, my wife is still adamant she wants to hold on to the Seydel Favorite LLF for breathing exercises (my attempt to swap it for a Session Low D just gave her an excuse to take the new one for the handbag)then this video came up at just the right time...
Still fairly expensive for me, but much more sensible price than a Thunderbird.
I'll post my thoughts as soon as I get my hands on it.
Well, as luck would have it, I received my delivery today while my wife was out and I had the day off (coincidentally) and eagerly tried out the new harmonica.
I must admit I wasn't too keen with the look of it at first, as it's a lot deeper than most harmonicas. However, the fat cover plates give plenty of space to press your lips against for an airtight seal. I find it more comfortable to pucker on this rather than tongue block.
I haven't had much time to play with it, but here's a quick test...
What I quickly noticed was that you need to be crisp and assertive with your breath force; if you ease in and out like I've done here, you'll hear the air but the reed will only sound when the force is strong enough to activate the heavy reeds. Something I have to get used to.
Best of all, I did find the 1847 Low far superior to the Favorite. The tone is richer and more stable, most likely due to the more resilient reeds. Incidentally, this is the Classic version with a wood comb - no doubt that affects the tone also.
All in all, very pleased with my purchase.
My main problem now is finding a pouch that this monster will fit into! :)
Very cool man. I'm jealous. Can't listen right now.
I want a low Eb. The manji low is nice. Aswell as the Session Steel Lows. They are the only two models i have. I wish they still made Marine Bands in low. I will not pay that much for a thunderbird. But an 1847 is worth it.
As far as the airyness, i had the same problem with my manjis. I tightened the gaps on one of them to make it more responsive. But left the other alone. Because even tho closing the gaps makes it more responsive, you also lose a bit of that slappy sound. So ... maybe try splitting the difference. ----------
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Good point, I haven't even looked at the gaps yet. It's always wise to adjust the harp to you if possible, rather than try to adjust your own playing style to each and every harp you have.
Incidentally, this harmonica is valved - draw holes 1-6, and blow 5. Not sure if I should adjust those in any way, I'll probably just leave them be for now...
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