harpaddict
23 posts
Mar 22, 2011
10:37 AM
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Seydel Harmonicas has announced a new addition to their diatonic line of harmonicas... The Blues Session Stainless Steel. To go along with their popular 1847 models we now have a less expensive option that has Stainless Steel reeds. The session is a plastic comb harmonica with stainless reeds and covers. The cost for the standard model will be an introductory price of $59.95... which is $30.00 less than the 1847. Sounds like a winner to me.
As I mentioned before Seydel has confirmed in their Sales Partner news letter that they are discontinuing the 1847 Silver+. From now on if you want an harmonica with a recessed comb like a Hohner Special 20 you can choose the Blues Session or upgrade to the Blues Session Stainless Steel.
Jon Harl
Custom Seydel Harmonicas
5731 Meridian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
Tel: 408/445.2591
Cell: 408/531.5755
jonharl@mac.com
www.customseydels.com
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Reverblow
26 posts
Mar 22, 2011
11:25 AM
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I'm interested! When will they be available? Will you carry them? Will they also come in the low and low, low keys?
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harpaddict
24 posts
Mar 22, 2011
12:07 PM
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I'm not sure when they will be available. Seydel seems to broadcast new products just before they ship to America. Yes I'll carry them and I'm not sure what keys but I would guess the Low C... Just Like the 1847. I'll post when they hit America. Basically I don't know a whole lot more than what Rupert told me and we got our info from the Sales Partner news letter.
Jon Harl
Custom Seydel Harmonicas
5731 Meridian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
Tel: 408/445.2591
Cell: 408/531.5755
jonharl@mac.com
www.customseydels.com
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MarioMS
32 posts
Mar 22, 2011
12:21 PM
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Hi folks,
my name is Mario and I`m from germany. Bertram Becher, who works for Seydel here in egrmany, is a good friend and we both have a monthly harmonica meeting here in Muenster, germany.
Last week I played the new harmonica - this one looks different than others, it has an orange comb with black letters on it. And they are really good to play, I like them.
But what I wanna say: In 4 weeks I will travel from New Orleans to Memphis along the Mississippi. I will be everywhere where I can hear blues harmonica players and jams. I come to Clarksdale, Oxford etc.
And I bring a couple of the new harmonica with me! So you can check`em out how they sound.
I will post more about my travelling in a few days, maybe I can met anyone of you somewhere on my line.
BTW_ Just google Mario Hemken on Youtube, you will find lots of videos of my blues harp style - it is not a big thing, but that`s how I sound.
C U soon
Mario
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Reverblow
27 posts
Mar 22, 2011
12:39 PM
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Hello Mario,
Orange combs? Hmm. Are the cover plates the same as the Blues Session and will they play any louder than the Session? The plates on the Session were my favorite part of the design.
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Greg Heumann
1078 posts
Mar 22, 2011
12:42 PM
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Jon, are the reed plates the same as other 1847's? If so, this is indeed a BIG DEAL. These are great harps, and I won't miss the sealed wood comb a bit if I can save that much per harp.
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/Greg
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scojo
213 posts
Mar 22, 2011
12:43 PM
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Mario: I'm a Seydel endorser in Jackson, Mississippi. Come visit Jackson if you can. I may be out of the country when you arrive, but I will point you to the best places... and if I am here and have a gig, you can come sit in if you want. scott [at] scottalbertjohnson.com
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toddlgreene
2784 posts
Mar 22, 2011
12:57 PM
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Very cool, Mario. Let me know when you have exact dates that you'll be in New Orleans. that would be awesome if it coincides with on of our harp club meetings/jam seesions or one of my gigs.
Orange...wow.
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Todd
Eudora and Deep Soul
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AirMojo
130 posts
Mar 22, 2011
1:08 PM
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The Seydel Blues Sessions have the full-length cover plates so that would be really nice with stainless steel reeds.
I actually ordered the full-length 1847 cover plates for several of my 1847's because they seem to be less prone to snaggin mustache hairs, where the regular 1847's snagged more.
Can't wait to try them !
Last Edited by on Mar 22, 2011 1:08 PM
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RonnyB
21 posts
Mar 22, 2011
1:35 PM
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They have photo's on the Seydel web site
Ron
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Reverblow
28 posts
Mar 22, 2011
1:48 PM
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RonnyB
I came up empty handed searching for photos of the new Session on the web page. Can you post the link where you saw them? Thanks in advance
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RonnyB
22 posts
Mar 22, 2011
1:55 PM
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try this link www.seydel1847.de
Ron
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harpaddict
25 posts
Mar 22, 2011
1:58 PM
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Greg, I'll ask Rupert to make sure but I'm assuming the plates will be the same too.
Jon
Jon Harl
Custom Seydel Harmonicas
5731 Meridian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
Tel: 408/445.2591
Cell: 408/531.5755
jonharl@mac.com
www.customseydels.com
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Sausagescoffer
36 posts
Mar 22, 2011
2:51 PM
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Try this for a 3D picture...
http://www.seydel1847.de/WebRoot/Seydel/Shops/Seydel/3D/SESSION_STEEL/Session-Steel.html
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Reverblow
29 posts
Mar 22, 2011
3:22 PM
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Thanks Sausage. I'm looking forward to trying one as well.
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LSB
30 posts
Mar 22, 2011
7:59 PM
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Wow, that comb really is....very.....orange.
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MarioMS
33 posts
Mar 22, 2011
10:00 PM
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Scojo: Yes, Jackson is on our road!
We will be in New Orleans from April 23rd till 25th. Our trip starts on Monday with a rent car. But we don`t planned the exact route. I will contact you via email.
Todd: That would be great to meet you. I just wanna let you know that on Sunday the 24 April I will be on a concert in New Orleans. I will see Andy J.Forest. I think you know where he play. There you can try the Seydel and we can share a beer and harmonica stories :-)
Greetings
Mario
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markdc70
59 posts
Mar 22, 2011
10:06 PM
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I agree LSB, I'm a bit taken aback by the "orange-ness" of the comb. To me, that color makes it look a bit too much like a toy, and god knows, we don't need any more clues letting people know we're just a bunch of big kids! Seriously though, I guess they're going for kind of an edgey look with the comb, but a harp of that quality should have a classy look IMO.
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MarioMS
34 posts
Mar 22, 2011
10:13 PM
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markdc70: Just let me say : "Don`t judge a book by looking at its cover"
What counts is how you can play a harmonica. It doesn`t matter how it looks like.
You can play a great looking (what exactly does that mean ? ) harmonica and you can sound like shit. It depends on the player. IMO
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harpaddict
26 posts
Mar 23, 2011
8:10 AM
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As for the color of the comb... color is very subjective. People's color preferences go from wild to mild it all depends on what you like. Some guys buy aftermarket combs in all kinds of different materials and colors and we never refer to their harps as inferior. I like the color... I think it would be easy to pick out of a kit full of harps.
This is just my opinion and I'm not trying to offend anyone. Basically I just wanted to express a different angle.
Jon Harl
Custom Seydel Harmonicas
5731 Meridian Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
Tel: 408/445.2591
Cell: 408/531.5755
jonharl@mac.com
www.customseydels.com
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HarpNinja
1255 posts
Mar 23, 2011
8:25 AM
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While how it plays and holds up is most important, it looks like a toy. Seydel has some visually great looking harmonicas - especially the ones with maple combs - but this one leaves much to be desired.
Other than the GM, I am not a huge fan of the look of full covers, regardless of brand. That aside, the comb is a real turnoff here. I usually like wild colors, but with the look of the covers and stamping on the comb, this harp looks like something you'd find at Target...reminds me of Johnson harmonicas with the purple comb, actually.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
Updated 3/23/11
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HarveyHarp
199 posts
Mar 23, 2011
8:29 AM
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Mario, Here is the scoop. On Sunday Night, Jason Ricci is playing with John Lisi at Cafe Negril, just down the road from BMC where Andy J. is playing, and ha plays from 7:00 till about 10:00. Andy plays from 9:00 until the cows come home. On Monday, Smoky Greenwell has his super jam, which is probably the best in the city.
Also, Jazz Fest starts on the following Friday, and is also the next weekend, but you will be gone. The following week, Johnny Sansone is having his Annual Brotherhood of the Iron show, and he is expanding it to include all the local Harmonica Players that want to attend and play. It might be worth your time to maybe consider coming back down.
Email me for more information.
I will spread the word.
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harpaddict
28 posts
Mar 23, 2011
8:33 AM
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Mike: And to think they have probably made a "gazillion" orange combs(-:
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MarioMS
35 posts
Mar 23, 2011
9:06 AM
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Harveyharp: I will contact you 1 week before I start to travel. Is that okay for you ?!
But what you told sounds awesome: Andy J. Forest and Jason Ricci - that is really cool.
Here are some more nice pictures of the new Seydel harmonica
http://www.seydel1847.de/WebRoot/Seydel/Shops/Seydel/Download/press/SESSION_STEEL_Explo_CMYK_300.jpg
http://www.seydel1847.de/epages/Seydel.sf/sechWYzAehms5Q/?ObjectID=7642844
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toddlgreene
2789 posts
Mar 23, 2011
9:23 AM
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Hey, it's a Satsuma harp! That will stand out in my box for sure!
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Todd
Eudora and Deep Soul
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HarpNinja
1258 posts
Mar 23, 2011
9:27 AM
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Well, my 2 1/2 yr old son would love them as it is his favorite color, lol. I am sure it is a great harp, and I applaud them for taking the gamble, but me no likey.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
Updated 3/23/11
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Reverblow
30 posts
Mar 23, 2011
9:35 AM
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Yeah, I'm puzzled as to why they wouldn't at least offer a choice of at least black or white combs along with the orange-orange. I think they'd have a lot more takers if they did.
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Sausagescoffer
37 posts
Mar 23, 2011
1:35 PM
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Personally, I like the look. I was disappointed when Suzuki withdrew their red comb for the Bluesmaster (keys other than C). I have in my growing collection of harps a Bends Anima - red comb - and am certain I will be trying the new Seydel Session Steel....to ensure I have at least one harp with a fruity orange comb!!
All down to personal preference.
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eharp
1219 posts
Mar 23, 2011
1:43 PM
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"It doesn`t matter how it looks like. "
i guess you dont spend much time on harmonica forums, huh?
looks are mentioned as much as anything else when folks give an opinion on a harp.
sure, it doesnt matter too much when one is mainly concerned about it as an instrument, BUT we like to look at our harps.
of all the colors that you could have made the comb, who got paid the big bucks to decide on orange? i mean, there WAS some discussion about it, right?
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
595 posts
Mar 23, 2011
3:00 PM
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The 1847 Silver Plus basically was a Session with steel reeds and 1847 coverplates. The parts are totally interchangeable. Also totallyinterchangeable with Weltmeister Blackbird, which is how I have a stainless steel blackbird.
But this is a move that Seydel has been inching on for years, one by one, they will be moving toward steel reeds in all models. That is my conjecture.
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MarioMS
36 posts
Mar 23, 2011
11:43 PM
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eharp: you are right, I don´t spend much time in a blues forum, here or anywhere. Instead I play/practice harmonica :-)
I just can speak for myself:
I don`t see the harp when I play, it is in front of my mouth or behind my hands. So what ?
And: I don`t care about other people who stare at the harmonica. Who really does ? Other harmonica players only. You can play a cool looking harp, no one can see the details in live action. You don`t play a cello or a violin.
The harmonica and the man behind must be a perfect connection - thats what I wanna seeand hear when I watch other blues harp players.
Cool Harp and bad sound ?? What really counts is something different than the look of a harmonica.
Greetings
Mario
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slowblowfuse
34 posts
Mar 24, 2011
2:25 AM
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They'll go down a treat here in the Netherlands; orange is our national, royal colour.........
By the way, I'll be travelling from Memphis to New Orleans between 18 July and 8 August.
I am really looking forward to this trip. Apparently, there's lots of harmonica playing going on.....
Bye,
Ruurd
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MN
59 posts
Mar 24, 2011
3:16 AM
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I'm definitely intrigued. Don't mind the color one bit. Like Mario, I find the looks of a harp pretty irrelevant.
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pistolero
103 posts
Mar 24, 2011
1:59 PM
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I have to agree that looks should be last on the list of attributes to pick a harmonica.
That said, that comb is HIDEOUS, and it does make it look like a toy.
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CarlA
7 posts
May 03, 2012
6:40 AM
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This thread shows the importance of how a simple design, such as color, can make or break a product. I am not too fond of the orange combs, but it personally wouldnt stop me from purchasing one. I could care less if someone viewed it as a "toy" because of it's color.
For those concerned by the color, maybe seydel can make the steel session blues "manly" harmonica and paint it camo-lol!
-Carl
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
931 posts
May 03, 2012
4:39 PM
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Um... I do sell them with BLACK combs.
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Aussiesucker
1115 posts
May 03, 2012
5:15 PM
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Colour is irrelevant. They play well. Personally I think they look good.
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nacoran
5634 posts
May 03, 2012
10:28 PM
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You know, this is kind of a weird thought, but it would be kind of nice if the harp companies named their harp parts, so you'd know which parts fit with which. PC-1=Plastic Comb 1, SC-1=Steel Cover 1.
I suppose MS series sort of does that, but that sort of tried to solve the problem the other way around. Instead of trying to make a naming scheme that let you figure out what you have they tried to make everything fit, which changed the harps, which made people mad.
Of course, that might make picking the right harp seem even more daunting.
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HawkeyeKane
917 posts
May 04, 2012
8:45 AM
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What would be cool in my opinion is if they'd made the Session Steel comb in a wood-tone plastic. Get the best of both worlds, beautiful wood look with plastic durability and cleanliness. But I digress. I agree with CarlA and Aussie. Comb color doesn't really matter. It's still an awesomely playable harp.
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Hawkeye Kane
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
932 posts
May 04, 2012
2:16 PM
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Nate:
Here's the Rundown on Seydel diatonics
All the reedplate screws are interchangeable. Coverplate screws and reedplates are not.
Session, Session Steel, weltmeister Blackbird, Bushman Soul's voice. All parts interchangeable.
Solist Pro, 1847, 1847 Silver, 1847 Noble, Favorite. All parts are interchangeable. Solist Pro 12 - all screws are same as the 1847's, etc.
when I order parts from Seydel, the coverplate screws for instance, are so named. Cover screws 1 are for the Solist Pro family, cover screws 2 are for the Session family, Cover screws 3 are for the chromatic deluxe, Fanfare, etc.
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David
Elk River Harmonicas
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whiskey&harmonicas
22 posts
May 04, 2012
3:37 PM
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Cut the price in half, then I'll call it a bargain.
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nacoran
5636 posts
May 04, 2012
10:56 PM
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Thanks!
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CarlA
8 posts
May 05, 2012
4:39 PM
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Just ordered two of these harps today. Excited to test them out!
-Carl
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slobie
35 posts
May 05, 2012
5:57 PM
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i bought a set of seven harps and the session steels dont last any longer they just cost more
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CarlA
9 posts
May 05, 2012
6:23 PM
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" slobie
35 posts
May 05, 2012
5:57 PM i bought a set of seven harps and the session steels dont last any longer they just cost more"
Crap! I just placed my order this afternoon.
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CarlA
13 posts
May 09, 2012
6:59 PM
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A quick bump update on this thread. Just received my A and C seydel blues steel session in the post. I toyed with them for a few minutes, but so far I am very pleased. Construction on this harp is superior to my usually played special 20. The sp 20 FEELS like a "toy" in construction compared to the seydel, even though many feel the seydels orange plastic comb makes it "look like a toy".
The playability(at least on these two harps) is excellent. Very responsive and bends as easily as the sp 20. Sound is a bit "brighter" than the sp 20, but I don't think it's too noticeable IMO.
So far, I am extremely pleased! I will give them a proper test drive tomorrow. If I am as pleased tomorrow as today, I believe a complete set may be in order.
-Carl
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
961 posts
May 09, 2012
7:30 PM
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If anybody would like to try Session Steels and has a blown-out Session or something, I can steelify them and make them Session steels.
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David
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little onion
25 posts
May 09, 2012
7:57 PM
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so i have a basic question- you hear a lot of folks talk about the plusses of the high copper content prewars and the custom brass combs from makers like dannecker. what does the stainless reddplate provide. i have a meisterklasse which i think nis stainless and it is bright and even maybe a little too bright. is it the durability or bending characteristics. just curious. i just got prewar mb put together and set up by greg jones in texas, with i think like 88% copper content in the reeds and it is real warm and scary responsive. what are the regular 1847 reeds made of? anyway, thanks for any insight.
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GMaj7
27 posts
May 10, 2012
7:58 AM
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Hey Steve,
Seydel has stainless steel reeds and brass reeds. The 1847 and Session Steel have the stainless and the others have the brass. The reed plates are made of German Silver which to some looks like stainless steel but is a different allow.
In my personal opinion - and I tread lightly here - I think factors such as the set-up, gap, offset, etc which make harps play well and the reed composition might be slightly over stated.. But then again, who am I... Years ago some crazy dude said the world wasn't flat...
Who knew..
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
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HawkeyeKane
922 posts
May 10, 2012
8:41 AM
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@ElkRiverHarmonicas
Hey Dave, email me offlist on what your fee per harp is for steelification.
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