[Harp-L] Re: Re: Seydel 1847 v MB Deluxe

[Steve Baker <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I wrote:

<Here on Harp-L a few weeks back, former Seydel endorsee Marcos Coll
stated that he had blown out the stainless steel reeds on an 1847.
Despite the experimentally verified longer life of the current Hohner
classic reeds, people have of course also blown out reeds on the MB
Deluxe. I've trashed quite a few myself. However, the MBDL is not
being sold on the basis of unsubstantiated claims about the longevity
of the reed material. Nothing lasts forever. Like any other material,
stainless steel will fatigue at some point. The louder and more often
you play, the sooner this is likely to be.>

Dave wrote:

<I have read everything Seydel has ever put out and I've been  
listening to everything they've said since before the 1847 came out.  
I have yet to read or hear any claim from them that the Seydel 1847  
will last forever.>

Dave, I didn't say that Seydel had claimed the 1847 would last  
forever. Their catalogue uses the term "very long durability" and the  
widespread public speculation on the subject of the longevity of the  
1847 reeds is surely not hurting sales. In answer to Farky's question  
and your response (and the lack of any other comments) I wrote that  
yes, to my knowledge there are documented instances of these  
stainless steel reeds fatiguing.

Steve

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