cpak
1 post
Dec 19, 2016
3:32 PM
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I just got a Seydel 1847, and I am a little confused when I tried playing it: after reading about them all over, I see most people say they are 'way more comfortable' to play than marine bands (for example) because of the rounded off corners, but the edges of the reed plates cut into my lips because of how far the plates protrude out the front (and they feel sharper than other harps I've tried). Has anyone else had this experience, or am I just crazy?
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Gnarly
2066 posts
Dec 19, 2016
4:05 PM
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I don't play many Seydels--but you should be able to loosen the reed plate screws and move the plates back from the front a little bit--assuming they are somehow moved forward--there is usually a little wiggle room . . .
You can also try smoothing the edges off with some fine grit sandpaper--2500 or the like . . .
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SuperBee
4372 posts
Dec 19, 2016
4:16 PM
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You're not crazy. My 1847 ootb would slice tomatoes. Actual jagged edge.
Had very sharp session covers from the factory too. Cut a finger quite badly on those, very inconvenient.
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Reever Sorio
18 posts
Dec 19, 2016
4:38 PM
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You can smooth the edges of the reed plates with light sand paper, start with a med/heavy say 600 grit finish with lighter 2000. Gnarly's suggestion is a good one no matter what model/make you play.
Regards, Pete
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STME58
1899 posts
Dec 19, 2016
5:21 PM
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I have an 1847 Noble that I like a lot. However, contrary to the add copy that says
"Beard- and lip-friendly - coverplates with rounded edges without any cuts at the mouthpiece and ergonomic built hole-openings and rounded dividers"
this was the worst harp I had for grabbing facial hair until I filled the gap where the end of the cover plate comes up out of the slot it is supposed to sit in with dental wax. A bit of work on the cover stamping tool could correct this. I only have one 1847. The next one I buy will let me know if Seydel has fixed this.
Last Edited by STME58 on Dec 19, 2016 6:23 PM
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florida-trader
1060 posts
Dec 20, 2016
7:45 AM
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Maybe I'm a bit over the top, but I sand the edges of all my Tin Sandwich harps to knock down the sharp edges. This includes the ones I play personally and those I build for my customers.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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1847
3911 posts
Dec 20, 2016
9:18 AM
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an even better idea...
get a session steel blue moon corian comb
order some reed plates and a set of 1847 cover plates
and you will have a top flight harmonica.
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florida-trader
1061 posts
Dec 20, 2016
12:10 PM
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Except for one small detail. The 1847 reed plates won't fit on the Session Steel comb. The Session Steel reed plates are smaller.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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jiceblues
399 posts
Dec 21, 2016
7:07 AM
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I have 2 session steel with 1847 coverplates and it's very confortable .The tone is ok for me .
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MN
421 posts
Dec 24, 2016
2:23 AM
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I also have a Session Steel with 1847 cover plates.
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