[Harp-L] Re: Seydel Session Steel (Gary Lehmann)

["Chris Johnson" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Gary,
I have a Seydel Session Steel and out of the box I was impressed on the 
gapping and the craftman-ship.  The reeds were set extremely close to the 
reed plate and the response was pretty good.  However, it still could not 
touch my customized Special 20.  So I took all the reeds off, filed behind 
each reed, embossed, put the reeds back in place, re-tuned, and it plays 
really really nice.  I will have to play this harp for awhile in order to 
give it a fair rating.  I am in search of a polish for the steel reeds to 
take down the sharp edges if anyone can recommend anything, it would be 
much appreciated.

When you go to tune the harp, i find you have to file more often because of 
the steel reeds.  But to be on the safe side, take it nice and slow.  Check 
with your meter often to make sure you are not taking too much off/going in 
the right direction.

Have fun
Chris