Re: [Harp-L] Seydel Blues Session vs Seydel Session Steel?

["Steve Hayes" <bigbandrhythm@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Blues Session harps hold up as well as other brass reed harps with one 
exception. Nobody makes blues harps pitched lower than those offered by 
Seydel, and the lowest have brass reeds and lots of weight on the low reeds. 
The heavy low reeds are vulnerable to shock and I have cracked two by 
dropping the harp out of a shirt pocket or flinging it while gesturing 
onstage. The Session Steel hold up really well. Unless the harp you want is 
lower than LC, I would recommend the Session Steel. You can save $25 by 
purchasing the Session Standard.. Pennies a day.. Why not skip one pizza and 
a pitcher of beer instead? :)

One final thought. Like guitarists, harp players often get hung up on 
nuances of equipment.. brass vs steel, comb material, speaker cone 
construction, effects processing.. anything other than the hard work of 
mastering an instrument. Mojo is not in the equipment, it is in the mind, 
heart and soul. Believe me, the Session Steel can certainly transmit your 
Mojo.

Sincerely,
Steve

-----Original Message----- 
From: martin oldsberg
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 9:00 AM
To: Harp-l Harp-l
Subject: [Harp-L] Seydel Blues Session vs Seydel Session Steel?

It seems as if I can get a couple of Seydel Blues Session harps for an 
interesting price.
 I wonder, those of you who have played these, how do they hold up in 
comparison with the Session Steel variety?
IÂm mainly interested in the longevity aspect. I can rarely afford 
harmonicas that give up too soon -- which all too often keeps me from my 
favourite S 20Âs --, so as long as they last an hour or two and occasionally 
during that time produce a harmonica like sound I have to settle for whatÂs 
available in a certain price category.
 ItÂs sad, but thatÂs life.

Cheers,Martin

-----Original Message----- 
From: martin oldsberg
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 9:00 AM
To: Harp-l Harp-l
Subject: [Harp-L] Seydel Blues Session vs Seydel Session Steel?

It seems as if I can get a couple of Seydel Blues Session harps for an 
interesting price.
 I wonder, those of you who have played these, how do they hold up in 
comparison with the Session Steel variety?
IÂm mainly interested in the longevity aspect. I can rarely afford 
harmonicas that give up too soon -- which all too often keeps me from my 
favourite S 20Âs --, so as long as they last an hour or two and occasionally 
during that time produce a harmonica like sound I have to settle for whatÂs 
available in a certain price category.
 ItÂs sad, but thatÂs life.

Cheers,Martin