Re: [Harp-L] Seydel vs. OTC harps

["Fernando Bresslau" <fernando@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Guy,

In my oppinion Lee Oskar harmonicas and Seydel Blues Session are in the same
category. They have a different sound, a different feel to it, but behave
similarly. Don't buy a new set expecting major differences.

The 1847 are good overbend harps out of the box. But so are Marine Bands,
SP20 and specially the Marine Band Deluxe. Or the Suzuki Fire Breath and
Pure Harp. What I have heard is, that with comparable little set up, the
1847 becomes a great overbend harmonica. Also, out of the box, the 1847
seems not to behave as well with overdraws as with overblows.

Take a look at what Richard Hunter and Ludo Beckers wrote about this
harmonica.

All the best,
Fernando

On 8/24/07, Guy Buxman <gbuxman@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> 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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