Re: [Harp-L] Seydel Session Steel: a love that lasts?

[Ben Bouman <fitgo@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Martin

I can only say:

I offer unlimited guarantee and service on all my beta-harps  (= Seydel 1847 and Seydel Session Steel )

The reason for offering this is that I get very few repairs. That allows me to replace reeds for free :-))
I was involved in developing and testing the steel reeds for Seydel and this made me a strong believer. In my harpcase I have 2 prototypes that we made in the beginning and I still play them. 

With my new tools and way of customizing steel reeds I can offer the X-tra model beta-harp with full length embossed reedslots, recurved/regapped reeds, tuning to your specs for € 10 ( $ 15 ) extra.
That means that you will get a very responsive/airtight Session Steel + unlimited guarantee /service and a free 30 minute on-line lesson for $ 80    :-))



Ben Bouman
www.customharmonicashop.com    ( also  .nl )
www.harmonicainstituut.nl
www.marble-amps.com

Op 13 aug 2013, om 23:04 heeft martin oldsberg het volgende geschreven:

> "Up to five times longer playing life compared to models with brass reeds", sayeth Seydel of the Session Steel. At about twice the price. 
> 
>   So -- should be a good deal.But it´s a strong claim, and "up to" can mean it has 1. 001 "longer playing life compared to" etc.
>   
> 
> I wonder, have any of you heavy hitters, hard players, harmonica tormentors any experience that corroborates this claim of longevity?
>   They have been on the market for a number of years now and as I´m very tight with my money and always looking for a good deal when it comes to a harmonica that lasts (never mind how they sound: as they say here on Harp-l, "it´s all in the player" anyhow!) it would be interesting to hear some experiences based on just this particular aspect of the instrument.
> Cheers
> /Martin
> (who just killed another S 20 and ain´t too happy about it.)
>