Re: [Harp-L] Seydel Session Steel 2

[Jacob Fund <jeikuman@xxxxxxxxx>]

I`ve got a Session Steel in Low F that I bought last week. I haven`t heard
the low reeds click against the cover plates so thats good.  I could
overblow the 6 hole out of the box but I get a lot of squealing, probably
has something to do with stainless steel reeds. (Maybe?) Whatever, I am sick
and tired of buying new harps, and since B-rads are kinda out of the
question.  if it`s true what they say, then 5 times longer lasting reeds is
worth it to me if I add a little wax to stop the squealing sound and mod the
harp for OB. If I can overblow on it with ease I`ll start buying more of
these. although its not as responsive as my  1847 classic maybe I`ll go that
route.

The comb certainly sticks out. Why did they choose orange?  I think it would
fit very well if I was a construction worker and would play harmonica on my
breaks. or maybe if I played basketball while a racked a harmonica.  Yep,
Harlem Globetrotters should start working on their harp technique.

On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 2:16 PM, Dennis Michael Montgomery <
gaulay2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I have been buying and playing Bluesmasters since 2006 and haven't had one
> reed go bad on me.  I like Bluesmasters so much that I have bought all 12
> keys.  The only harp that I really like more is the Suzuki Promaster Valved.
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> I have a few non-steel Blues Sessions, they are ok, but I am not crazy
> about them.
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> Dennis Montgomery
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> --- On Mon, 7/11/11, Michael Simmons <trikkemike@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> From: Michael Simmons <trikkemike@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Seydel Session Steel 2
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Monday, July 11, 2011, 8:45 PM
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> OK so the reason why I asked about the session steel. I'm looking to buy my
> first set of higher end harmonicas. I'm at a quandry between the Seydel's
> Session Steels and Suzuki Promasters.
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> So I ordered one of each in C. They both are beautiful although the orange
> comb is different.
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> I like both. The Suzuki is easy to play. The Seydel is very comfortable in
> the hand. Those stainless steel reeds seem like the would last longer. What
> has me a little concerned about the Seydels is that I find it more
> difficult
> to blow and draw on. In fact, I even felt myself struggling for air.
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> Am I spoiled by Lee Oscars? Am I'm just to much of a beginner? Will those
> reeds break in more and ease my labored troubles?
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> So once again I call on the knowledge of you folks. I look forward to your
> input.
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> Thanks Mike
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