Re: [Harp-L] Seydel Session Standard vs. Suzuki Bluesmaster?

[Alyx Hanson <restlesscourage@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to everyone who's replied, both on- and off-list.

As a tangential question from my initial query, how does the Suzuki
Harpmaster compare?

Alyx


On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 12:43 PM, daledut <daledut@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> I am going to dive right in.
> First choosing a harmonica is a very individual thing.  That is why most
> of us have tried several different brands and models.
> With that said, both harps you mentioned are fine harps and have many
> fans.
> I have owned both of these harmonicas and for me I prefer the Suzuki
> Bluesmaster over the Seydel.
> In my opinion the Bluesmaster is one of the easiest playing harps out of
> the box.  It is air tight and responsive.  Also the covers fit my mouth
> better. I think it is worth comparing.
> Now many will disagree with me and you can't really go wrong with the
> seydel.
> Also keep in mind that your tastes may change as you progress.
> In conclusion they are both decent instruments but my vote would go to the
> Suzuki.
> Dale
>
>
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>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Alyx Hanson
> Date:03/19/2014 1:21 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] Seydel Session Standard vs. Suzuki Bluesmaster?
>
> Hi, all,
>
> I'm just getting into this whole harping thing, and looking for some
> advice. I picked up "Harmonica for Dummies" and a Seydel Session Standard
> in C (say that five times fast!), and have done a bit of tentative noodling
> around. I've pretty quickly come to the conclusion that professional help
> is in order (I've got lots of experience with piano and fretted
> instruments...this is an entirely different beast). I'm planning to start
> group classes in a month or so and try not to teach myself too many bad
> habits in the meantime. ;)
>
> Here's what I'm wondering, though: the class I'm taking calls for harps in
> the keys of G and D. I like the Seydel fine, and can see the merit of being
> consistent in brand/model to start with (from the perspective of not
> introducing too many new variables at once). But I've also heard a lot of
> good things about the Suzuki Bluesmasters, and I'm wondering if it would be
> worth trying them out. They're essentially the same price, so that's not a
> factor. They're roughly the same shape and they both have the option of
> reed plate replacement if I do something stupid (or just wear them out).
> The biggest difference I can see is the phosphor bronze vs. brass reeds.
>
> I'm interested in hearing your thoughts, particularly those of you who have
> owned both. Should I stick with where I've started, or is it worth trying
> something that might be slightly different?
>