Big I
11 posts
Dec 15, 2013
10:09 AM
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I told my wife I wanted one for Christmas. So I have an Eb that I will get to try. What should I expect as far as performance. I have been playing Hohners Blues Harp and Marine Band so far. Have any of you guys switched and never looked back.
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Grey Owl
428 posts
Dec 15, 2013
10:31 AM
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Yep, I love 'em. I've got 4 now in G, Bb,C & D. They play great, look great and have a nice smooth but loud tone. I bought mine from Ben Bouman in Europe and paid about 10% more than the OOTB price for some customisation. Mild embossing, profiling, gapping.
I went for the special Winter edition which has a slight sparkle on a grey comb (instead of the standard orange comb)and requested ET tuning. Ben also inserts a small jewel like stone in the side/end of the comb which is a nice touch.
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Last Edited by Grey Owl on Dec 15, 2013 10:34 AM
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LSC
558 posts
Dec 15, 2013
10:37 AM
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You'll get as many opinions as there are forum members. Personally I've not played the Session Steel but I do play the 1847 exclusively and have done for a few years now. I stopped using Hohner other than emergencies a long time ago due to reed failure and total lack of customer support. I've been told it was a "bad period" and things have changed, which may be true of the product but I haven't seen it in the company attitude. Seydel on the other hand never ceases to amaze me how responsive they are to customers.
Comments I've read regarding the Session Steel have been very positive. I can also highly recommend 16:23 Custom Harmonicas for any customization or repair work. Greg is a Seydel specialist and offers fantastic customer service.
Just saw the Winter edition which is really nice. I never liked the orange colored combs. The silver sparkle is much classier.
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Last Edited by LSC on Dec 15, 2013 10:38 AM
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nacoran
7423 posts
Dec 15, 2013
11:09 AM
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I like mine. :)
They feel great in the hand too. Very comfortable to hold. Nice tone.
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grahamonica
77 posts
Dec 15, 2013
11:42 AM
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I have one in low c that plays great and would certainly buy more.Cover plates are quite wide though,but doesn,t bother me.
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BC
14 posts
Dec 15, 2013
1:06 PM
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I just recently got a 5 pack (G, A, Bb, C, and D). The stainless steel reeds and the promise of longevity and corrosion resistance sold me on buying them (I also got a free t-shirt, can't pass up a free t-shirt). I mainly been playing MBs and SP20s and will still do so to switch things up based on what works. That said, the Session Steels are nice addition. The chords sounded really strong. It took me a bit to get used to the increased spacing between holes so ensure you compensate on your muscle memory to grab the right holes. I had to move the harp a bit more when performing a 4/5 draw shake/warble. The mid section is a bit thick to get my mouth around if I decide to pucker a hole there instead of tongue block. Otherwise they appear to be good harps. I hope they last me a lifetime.
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A440
118 posts
Dec 15, 2013
1:50 PM
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Fantastic instruments! I have them in 5 keys and love them. I'm still playing Crossovers and SP20s, but most of my live performances are now played with the Session Steels. The wider spacing took awhile to get used to, but I like it better now than the Hohner spacing, especially for TB.
Last Edited by A440 on Dec 15, 2013 1:51 PM
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GMaj7
319 posts
Dec 15, 2013
2:17 PM
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One option I offer Session Steel purchasers is to swap out the covers for those from a Solist Pro. Seydel calls them half-flat because they are narrower. For those who find the covers a bit thick, this is a good option. It should be noted that the thicker covers do reduce reed strike on the lower key harps.
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Bart Leczycki
96 posts
Dec 16, 2013
12:53 AM
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I like Session Steel, it's great quality for good price.
My good friend changes covers from 1847 or Noble (side holes like Marine Band or Manji style).
I prefer 1847 Classic, but very high keys sound trebly, so I use Session covers to warm the sound.
It's a nice idea to make hybrid harmonica for "my own" taste :o)
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DoubleJ
28 posts
Dec 16, 2013
4:24 PM
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I recently put 1847 covers on my Session Steels. It makes them louder and improves tounge blocking IMO.
Geat choice of harp and excellent company as well.
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1847
1406 posts
Dec 16, 2013
5:08 PM
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It makes them louder
really?
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i get a lot of request when i play my harmonica
"but i play it anyway"
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Bart Leczycki
97 posts
Dec 17, 2013
7:28 AM
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@ 1847 It's true, I agree. Sound projection is better and sound is more rich. But Session covers give more smooth and warm tone... It's depends what do you need :o)
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1847
1410 posts
Dec 17, 2013
9:06 AM
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wang dang doodle
i have 1847 cover plates on all of my session steels
i agree for tongue blocking nothing even comes close.
they do not seem to be any louder.
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i get a lot of request when i play my harmonica
"but i play it anyway"
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isaacullah
2587 posts
Dec 17, 2013
11:12 AM
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I put some Low C Session Steel plates on a Solist Pro, and I just LOVE that combination. I'm not a fan of full length covers, and IMO, the Solist Pro covers are the best of any harp I've ever played...
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