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.
I have a few non-steel Blues Sessions, they are ok, but I am not crazy
about them.
Dennis Montgomery
--- On Mon, 7/11/11, Michael Simmons<trikkemike@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From: Michael Simmons<trikkemike@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Seydel Session Steel 2
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Date: Monday, July 11, 2011, 8:45 PM
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.
So I ordered one of each in C. They both are beautiful although the orange
comb is different.
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.
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?
So once again I call on the knowledge of you folks. I look forward to your
input.
Thanks Mike