Re: [Harp-L] Low tuned Harps

["Steve Hayes" <bigbandrhythm@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm playing Seydel Solist Pro 12 Steel SBS-type low harmonicas when 
possible. The low-notes are very saxophone-like and are great for 
octave-blocking.

I have also found that Session configurable or Session Steel configurable 
harps made with holes 2-11 of a corresponding 12-hole harp are very useful, 
cheaper, and almost as useful for my purposes. I especially like the Bb 
(Bb/LD) which starts on LD nicely covering the range of an alto sax. The 
keys of F and Eb are a bit high for me on a conventional 10-hole, so I 
likewise enjoy the corresponding harps in the configured Session Steel.

Try a low C, or low D Seydel Solist Pro 12-hole and hear for yourself.

I have never had any trouble with reed-breakage other than normal wear, or 
in a couple cases. abuse by me such as trying to overblow a draw-valved hole 
or going for a note that simply isn't there.

Greg Jones at 1623customharmonicas.com has made reed repairs and has done 
some customization for me. I recommend him as a source for Seydel harps and 
parts as well as repairs and customization.

Steve

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jeff Lima
Sent: Friday, June 05, 2015 10:00 AM
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] Low tuned Harps

Looking to buy low tuned harmonicas...anybody could give some advice in 
whats good for the money?

Jeferson Florisbal Lima
Harp' Mind!
Jefflima.com