harpdude61
1096 posts
Oct 10, 2011
9:39 AM
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I want a low F# but my beloved Golden Melody only comes in high F#.
I just ordered a Seydel Session Steel from Rockin Ron.
It looks similar to a GM but a bit more expensive. I need the longer coverplate.
Price compares more to my Suzuki Hammond and Suzuki Promaster. These two harps are great and I use them for spares. Just nothing I've tried compares to my GMs.
I've never played any Seydel?
Opinions? I would love to hear from any of you..overbenders included.
SIDENOTE...our good buddy Florida Trader has agreed to make me a couple of combs a bit thicker than the stock GM. I'll do some testing in a couple weeks and let you guys know my thoughts...Thanks Tom!
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MN
99 posts
Oct 10, 2011
9:52 AM
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I have one Seydel Session Steel, a C harp. It's outstanding; very easy to overblow. If you stole all my harps and replaced them with Seydel Session Steels, I'd not be unhappy.
Last Edited by on Oct 10, 2011 9:58 AM
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harpdude61
1098 posts
Oct 10, 2011
10:43 AM
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Interesting MN..
I ordered from Ron about 11:30 this morning and he called me personally to apologize because he won't be able to ship my harps out until first thing tomorrow morning.
How cool is Rockin Ron!
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Todd Parrott
746 posts
Oct 10, 2011
11:21 AM
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If I really wanted a low F# GM (which I have), I would just retune a G down to F#. It doesn't take that long to do with the right tool.
Yes, Rockin' Ron is pretty cool.
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JBharmonica
64 posts
Oct 10, 2011
11:27 AM
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I play on Session Steels and I think they are great out of the box harps. I have a Low F in my arsenal and I love the great reed response! The steel reeds last longer and stay in tune longer(I'm a sax player and tend to blow hard). I have 1847s but love the shape of the Session coverplates.
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harpdude61
1100 posts
Oct 10, 2011
12:49 PM
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Thanks JB..
@Todd....no way could I sit down and tune all 20 reeds of a harmonica 1/2 step down. Simple gapping and cleaning is as far as I go. I just ain't wired like a watchmaker.
I admire you guys that customize and tune..etc..etc..
If I'm not happy with the Seydel I would be happy to have someone tune a GM down for me.
Just seems like a lot of metal removed makes for a weaker harp?
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gene
947 posts
Oct 10, 2011
1:23 PM
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"Not until first thing tomorrow morning??!!"
What's happened to him?! He's sunken to new lows! :D
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Todd Parrott
747 posts
Oct 10, 2011
1:43 PM
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@harpdude61 - I'd be glad to tune one down for you anyway, even if you like the Seydel. Always glad to help a fellow GM fan.
If removing metal makes it weaker sounding, or weakens the harp, I don't notice it. I have a long slot D from Joe Spiers that was a C tuned up to a D and it is extremely nice and loud. Reed life has been fine too.
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arzajac
673 posts
Oct 10, 2011
2:38 PM
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"Just seems like a lot of metal removed makes for a weaker harp? "
You can always use Blu-Tak. I guarantee you won't ruin a harp and it will certainly take less time to do than by removing metal. I've only been using it for a few months but it apparently lasts for decades.
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nacoran
4723 posts
Oct 10, 2011
2:55 PM
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I only have one Seydel, a LLF Blues Favorite. I'm not an overblower, but it blowbends wonderfully. It's a great harp and as my budget allows I want to get more Seydels.
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