Re: [Harp-L] Prices of Seydel Chromatics Compared to Diatonics

["Vern Smith" <jevern@xxxxxxx>]

Because the Seydel Chromatic Deluxe harps have reedplates attached by 
screws, they compare favorably in quality with the Hohner 270 Deluxe harp. 
The Seydels come very well-tuned and the slides are very leak-free.  IMO 
they sound and respond as well as the much-more-expensive Hohner.

That is why I chose Seydels for use in Hands-Free-Chromatics.

Vern
Visit my harmonica website www.Hands-Free-Chromatic.7p.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ryan Hartt" <rhartt1234@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 11:52 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] Prices of Seydel Chromatics Compared to Diatonics



Are Seydel Chromatic Deluxe chromatics comparable in quality to Hohner's 
270?
I've been thinking about trying the Seydel Chromatic Deluxe based on what 
I've heard about their diatonics and the attractrive average price of $99. 
I'm curious how a company with diatonic prices set well above the leading 
manufacturer (Hohner) can produce a chromatic at a price well below that of 
the leading manufacturer. I realize that the Hohner model is not the only 
one for harmonica manufacturing but it seems counter to the conventional 
wisdom.
Thanks
Ryan





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