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Got sent an 1847 Classic instead of Silver - keep?
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digitalshrub
68 posts
Apr 23, 2019
10:01 AM
Hi all,

I ordered a Seydel 1847 Silver (which has been my preferred model for a few years now) online, but the company sent me an 1847 Classic by mistake. I’ve never played the Classic model before. Upon opening the packaging, I observed that the holes on the front of the harp are quite differently shaped compared to the Silver. They’re not so much rectangles, more like ovals.

I haven’t played the Classic yet, and might be able to return it. But I’ve been curious about the Classic model (and the Noble) for a while now, and I’m wondering what you fine folks think. Will the different hole shapes throw me off when I go between the Classic and the my other Silver harps?
nacoran
10096 posts
Apr 23, 2019
10:10 AM
If you can prove you ordered the right thing... I mean, I'm not sure even if you never played it they can resell it. The rules on used harmonicas are pretty tight. Ask where you ordered it from what their policy is. If they realize it was there mistake they might tell you to keep it and send the one you ordered.

Just a thought. No guarantees.

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SuperBee
5901 posts
Apr 23, 2019
2:36 PM
It’s a win in my book.there are good reasons to like the silver, but playing the harp is not one of them.
The good things about the silver are that the comb is washable along with all the other parts, and nothing else.

The classic is much better to play.

Just my opinion of course.

I wrote the above in a hurry, trying to be funny but probably failing at that and also being less than clear.

I’m not saying there’s anything especially wrong with the silver

Just the comb makes for a harp which is less good to play

The comb is easy to maintain however.

On balance, I prefer the classic because playing is more important

Last Edited by SuperBee on Apr 23, 2019 7:35 PM
jbone
2903 posts
Apr 23, 2019
4:05 PM
Greetings from NC shrub! No experience with Seydel.
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digitalshrub
69 posts
Apr 24, 2019
7:28 AM
SuperBee - thanks for the advice! Can I ask what specific things you like about the Classic as compared to the Silver? Is it an action/playability thing, a tone thing, something else? I’m feeling like I’ll probably keep this Classic, but I’d love to know a little more about your opinion.

Jbone - hey man, hope all’s well with you!
dougharps
1944 posts
Apr 24, 2019
7:44 AM
I have 2 Classics and 1 Silver. Other than the potential ease of maintenance on the Silver (dishwasher safe??!!), I don't see an advantage of one over the other in terms of playing. Both versions play well.

I would probably choose to buy another Silver if I added another of this line of Seydel SS harps (which IS a bit pricey, as are the eventual replacement reed plates). I did blow out a 9 blow on my Silver after 2 years of blow bending on that note.

Session Steels and their reed plates are priced more reasonably, and also play well.

I would not go through the hassle of trying to return and/or exchange if I received a Classic by mistake instead of a Silver. They are both good, though relatively pricey.
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Last Edited by dougharps on Apr 24, 2019 7:48 AM
SuperBee
5906 posts
Apr 24, 2019
2:16 PM
Hi Digitalshrub, yeah not a huge deal. I just prefer the shape of the mouthpiece on Seydel’s wooden combs. They try to emulate this with the aluminium comb in the Nobel too. There’s a rounded profile on the wooden combs which combined with the finish they use is a much better feeling interface for me. I always notice it when I get one in for repair how much I prefer the wooden combs over my personal 1847s which have the silver combs. I have one with a Zajac comb too, which I also prefer to the silver comb. Maybe it’s because I always have my tongue on the thing. The polymer comb is functional but I just think it’s less nice to play.
Writing this reminded me that I have a Solist Pro in a drawer, and I expect that comb will fit an 1847. I think it’s the same comb. I should use it.
Spderyak
265 posts
Apr 25, 2019
4:31 AM
I think you should get what you paid for. So the place you bought it from should send you the correct one and if they don't want the one they sent you buy mistake, then they should just let you keep it.

For myself I don't play harps with wooden combs anymore I like the seydel silver harps, I think I have 3 of them now.
The only harp I thought was not good was a Seydel Noble..last one of those I ever bought...

Edit: I changed the cover plates on the Noble and put session steel covers on it and now it plays excellent.
I think it was PT Gazell that had mentioned somewhere along the line of changing the covers on the 1847s.

I'm certainly surprised at what a difference it made, others results may vary I would guess.

Last Edited by Spderyak on May 08, 2019 1:18 PM
LSC
797 posts
May 07, 2019
10:38 AM
A matter of personal taste but I always preferred wood combs. I've tried both the Silver and the Classic and own both, though far and away more Classics. I found the Silver to be somewhat brighter in tone. Not sure what the upside or downside of the oval holes may be. I didn't find much, if any, difference. I'd keep it and see if you like it better. Not likely you'd throw it away in disgust. It's a great instrument.
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digitalshrub
70 posts
May 08, 2019
10:06 AM
I opted to keep the Classic...I don’t notice much of a difference in tone or playability from my Silvers, at least so far.
jbone
2917 posts
May 08, 2019
4:20 PM
Someone- a good friend actually- sent me 2 Seydels last week, one an 1847 in A, one a Soloist Pro in D. Both almost instantly found their way into my Class A gig kit. Damn fine harps.
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