[Harp-L] Custom harps ( thread was; Seydel vs. OTC harps)

[B Boggs <ceudoazul@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Guy, 
  While learning "Summertime" using an A harp, I decided to send a SP20 to Joe Spiers to have him enhance it or customize it.
  A lot of money, I thought, and I was still curious.
  The harp was returned and immediately it was more responsive. The ease of playing softly was enhanced and hitting bends more precisely was easier.
  I can play OTC (over-the-counter) harps and play them better for the feel I got off the harp that was tweaked and tuned by Joe.
  Now I have a custom SP20 D, a Marine Band in Eb on the way, a SP20 in A (going back to Joe for repair from loud jams when I didn't have a SJ410) .
   
  I think it might be worth trying one for the potential benefit of having a very sensitive, tuned and responsive instrument, especially for playing with dynamics (not for blasting the reeds out- I use OTC for that).
  Best discoveries,
  Brian
   
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Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:46:49 -0700
From: "Guy Buxman" <gbuxman@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Seydel vs. OTC harps

   
  Greetings fellow listers,
I've been playing Lee Oskar major diatonics almost exclusively and the
occasional Honer Blues Harp.  With all the discussions about premium
 harps
from the likes of Seydel, Working Man's Harps, etc, I'm becoming
curious;  might an intermediate player discern much difference between
 say,
a stock Lee Oskar and a Seydel Blues Session Standard?  If so, what
 might I
expect to find?  I've always presumed that unless you're a heavy
 overblower,
you don't need anything custom.

I think I'm finally curious enough to buy a set of Blues Sessions if
 they'll
offer an advantage of my Lee Oskars.

The Seydel Blues Session Standards are very affordable at $27-$37,
 while the
1847's go for $85.00 each (but they sure look beautiful!).  Is there a
significant difference in tone, action, longevity?

Thanks in advance!

- GB



       
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