Steve Harvell
136 posts
Mar 25, 2011
6:10 AM
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I have never played a "Seydel" harmonica but it seems like I have read here that they make some in Low (A) (C) etc and Low Low keys. I prefer playing blues, what type would you guys/gals recommend?
Thank you
Steve Harvell
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HarpNinja
1276 posts
Mar 25, 2011
7:15 AM
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I've played the Soloist in Low C and the 1847 in Low C. Both are nice harps. I've also played the C and D 1847. Again, a nice harp.
I liked the tone of the brass Soloist over the steel 1847. I know many will disagree, but I could point out the same OOTB issues with Seydel that others have with other brands. I also think some of the info regarding how great steel reeds are is overhyped.
You will like the 1847 tuning for blues. That being said, I am a Hohner fanatic and would go that route personally.
I find it much easier to change reeds using rivets with the Seydels - at least on the 1847. As a OB player, the brass Seydels haven't worked as well for me, but to each his own.
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barbequebob
1609 posts
Mar 25, 2011
7:58 AM
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On the 1847, it also depends which version you use. The 1847's all use stainless steel reeds but the reedplates are made of brass. However, on the 1847 Silver/Silver+/Noble, the reed plates are German Silver/nickel plated and harps that have that or chrome plating tend to play far too bright for my taste and the 1847 Classic, with the fully sealed wood comb, does NOT have that plating at all, and most blues players would like that version much better, as I do.
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HarpNinja
1278 posts
Mar 25, 2011
8:06 AM
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The Low C is with the wood comb, so no nickle and I'd agree with your assessment 100%.
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jimjam
14 posts
Mar 25, 2011
8:17 AM
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Steve - here's a good review for you:
Seydel 1847 Classic Review: Guy Peled
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Last Edited by on Mar 25, 2011 8:18 AM
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scojo
219 posts
Mar 25, 2011
8:23 AM
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I'm a Seydel endorser, and my model of preference is the 1847 Silver. I also play some 1847 Classics. They play very well OOTB for my style (OB/OD but mixed with chording as well as single notes, TB and pucker in roughly equal proportions). The Blues Sessions are also very good harps for the money but have a much darker tone than the 1847s.
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joshnat
121 posts
Mar 25, 2011
10:42 AM
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I had several Solist Pros which I really liked, as long as they lasted. Which wasn't very long. The combs and tone and OOTB playability were really good for blues. I don't overblow. But they all failed really quickly.
I think of all the brands I've tried: Hohner, Hering, Bends, Seydel, Suzuki, I keep coming back to Hohner. SP20's and MB's. I find they generally play really well OOTB for my style (I like them gapped high) and they last way longer than anything else I've tried. Just my $0.02.
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Hobostubs Ashlock
1443 posts
Mar 25, 2011
10:49 AM
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I love the tone and the playablity and everything about the Seydel soliest pro,but I couldnt keep from busting 1 after about a month,tried 2 sets of reed plates ,and both sets busted after a couple months,and I tried very hard to use good breath pressure cause I really wanted them to last.I even loosened up the reed plates just a hair so they might leak some and maybe last longer didnt work,but alot of people swear by them.
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Last Edited by on Mar 25, 2011 10:52 AM
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groyster1
942 posts
Mar 25, 2011
11:47 AM
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just bought a seydel blues seesion in High A less expensive than some of their other models
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Ant138
851 posts
Mar 25, 2011
1:25 PM
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Seydel Rule.
I only really play Solist pros and 1847's. I even tried a Bends harp the other day and they don't come close to Seydel harps.
Seydel always play extremely well OOTB.
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Last Edited by on Mar 25, 2011 1:25 PM
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nacoran
3919 posts
Mar 25, 2011
2:41 PM
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I have a Blues Favorite in Low Low F (an octave below the normal Low F) and I love it. Being that low though it plays like a different animal. It's got a hefty aluminum comb (I've also got a gorgeous custom comb from Elk River). I love the long body covers. It blow bends like a dream. It's hard to compare it to a higher harp though. My understanding is the steel reed models like the 1847 go down to Low C. The brass models (like the Blues Favorite) go down to Low Low F. You can pick Compromise, Just or Equal tuning depending on your personal tastes and even get all sorts of oddball tunings too for just a little more.
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Bart Leczycki
19 posts
Mar 25, 2011
3:02 PM
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In my opinion SEYDEL is the most friendly and open-minded harmonica company. Why?
You can have EVERY kind of tuning.
You can buy EVERY element separately and you don't have to wait for right key/model/part too long.
I could play jazz gigs on 1847 Classic right OOTB and So I don't have to remember about embossing, waxing or regapping :o)
I love smooth and round comb and cover profile of 1847 Classic. It's just pure perfection for me :o)
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Last Edited by on Mar 25, 2011 3:03 PM
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
597 posts
Mar 25, 2011
5:36 PM
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If you keep blowing them out and don't want to lighten the breath pressure, loosen the reedplate screws. Make it leak a little.
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
598 posts
Mar 25, 2011
5:36 PM
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If you keep blowing them out and don't want to lighten the breath pressure, loosen the reedplate screws. Make it leak a little.
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colman
37 posts
Mar 26, 2011
9:52 AM
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I have six seydel ,made in german democratic republic "The Bandmaster" harps 15 or more yrs. old and they play GOOD !!!.rounded edges,screwed on plates
i keep them clean and reset reeds when needed...and i payed five bucks each !
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MP
1540 posts
Mar 26, 2011
9:56 AM
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good idea dave!
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MP
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MP
1541 posts
Mar 26, 2011
9:56 AM
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good idea dave!
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MP
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
600 posts
Mar 26, 2011
10:03 AM
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Have no clue why it posted twice,sorry
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MP
1542 posts
Mar 26, 2011
10:12 AM
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yeah, how does it do that? i mean, i can barely solve the puzzle to get on the board. i never get solve one, get one free!
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
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rpoe
247 posts
Mar 26, 2011
7:32 PM
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I have a Solist Pro in the key of A I've had for near 2yrs or so (bought it from Dave Payne - www.elkriverharmonicas.com) and it's still plays like butter. No blown reeds.
I will be replacing my other keys with Solist Pro's one by one.
Dave - do you know what key harp Watermelon Slim is playing on "Jimmy Bell" - from "The Wheel Man"? That's the next key I want to get (-:
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eharp
1235 posts
Mar 26, 2011
8:04 PM
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great song, rob.
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Tundra1
7 posts
Mar 26, 2011
8:45 PM
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Tried the Soloist, bending was a breeze and the dark tone was beautiful. But aren't all German-made the best anyway? What gives Seydel harmonicas distinction most of all is their tough combs, I believe.
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Throttleskeezer
31 posts
Mar 27, 2011
1:08 AM
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I really don't know what does it mean OOTB or OB... I play Seydel 1847. Some of them are customized by Ben Bouman. The only bad thin about this harp is that:
The body covers have no hole on each side so when you cup your harp airtight, It makes vacuum and some reeds start to moove and makes a kind of extra sound that I don't want.
I have seen a player using these odd sounds to add something in his music but Seydel have made some version of the 1847 model with holes on each side...
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Ant138
858 posts
Mar 27, 2011
3:33 AM
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@rpoe,
I've had my Solist pro's for a couple of years now and have never had a blown out reed. I don't think there is a better harp for the same price out there. I do splash out on the 1847's when i got the money though.
i think Watermelon Slim is playing a D harp in cross position.
I love that track:o)
@Throttleskeezer,
The Seydel Noble has Cover plates that are open at the sides:o)
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Last Edited by on Mar 27, 2011 3:42 AM
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paul45
62 posts
Mar 27, 2011
6:19 AM
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@ throttle, the matte finished covers from the 1847 noble have side vents. There $30 a set or 5 sets for $100 from Seydel. I bought 5 sets and only used one set for a few minutes. I have them for sale on the for sale thread if they are of interest to you.
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nacoran
3927 posts
Mar 27, 2011
1:34 PM
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So Dave, are you making chestnut combs again?
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Rich
25 posts
Mar 27, 2011
1:56 PM
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On kind of this subject. Is the only Hohner low C the 12 or 14 hole MB?
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