Re: [Harp-L] Seydel Session Steel 2




Hi Jacob, I'm glad you've found an axe you like.

How ever I feel I mast ask what are you saying about construction workers and basketball players? ;-)
These fine upstanding citizens number amongst some of my most trying students.


One should take care, after all, we all live in 'constructed' houses n' stone throwing should always be discouraged.

How ever I am in agreement with you on the idea that time spent in working on technique is time well spent.

All the best
On 13/07/2011 02:54, Jacob Fund wrote:
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


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