Seydel Session Steel - Summer Edition

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Seydel Session Steel - Summer Edition May 2, 2018 14:20:03 GMT

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Post by texaswind on May 2, 2018 14:20:03 GMT

I bought a set of Seydel Session Steel Summer Edition harmonicas. link I am really happy with them. I needed some that were more in tune than my Hohner Golden Melodies. I play in my church (with others) and in an Old Time music jam. Now my ears don't hurt when I play in unison with others. I had planned on replacing the Golden Melodies anyways, but I didn't like the Session Steels with the orange comb. I'm glad they have a nicer color for the Summer Edition. Otherwise I was going to buy Seydel 1847 Silvers, but they cost a bit more.

marcy Administrator Posts: 247	Seydel Session Steel - Summer Edition May 3, 2018 8:35:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by marcy on May 3, 2018 8:35:05 GMT That's fun how they switch out combs with the season.

Sarge Administrator Posts: 1,708	Seydel Session Steel - Summer Edition May 6, 2018 1:58:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sarge on May 6, 2018 1:58:36 GMT Those are nice harps and play well. Do you like them better than the golden melody? I like the compromised tuning of the seydel much better than the equal tuning of the golden melody.
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Seydel Session Steel - Summer Edition May 6, 2018 19:58:32 GMT

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Post by texaswind on May 6, 2018 19:58:32 GMT

I like the recessed reed plates. They are easier on the corners of my mouth. I also found the Golden Melodys tuned too high, which sounded bad in my ears when I played with others. I didn't mind the equal temperament tuning, but I do notice the compromised tuning sounds a little nicer in my ears. As I play primarily in first position, I can't say much about bendability or the wear it brings.

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Seydel Session Steel - Summer Edition May 6, 2018 21:57:19 GMT

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Equal tuning makes the chords sound harsh which makes that tuning not too good for old style of playing where you do the rhythm chording along with the melody. That's probably why it sounded bad to your ears. 7 limit just intonation is the best for the old style playing.

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Seydel Session Steel - Summer Edition May 7, 2018 2:49:47 GMT

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Post by Rex on May 7, 2018 2:49:47 GMT

Steel reeds are harder than brass and require a harder tool and/or more time to tune them. Once they are in tune they stay in tune longer and are more stable than brass when the temperature or humidity changes. At least that has been my experience.
The exposed reed plate edges on my Suzuki and Seydel harps are very smooth and comfortable. Back when I was playing Hohner harps I noticed the reed plate edges were a bit rough.

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Post by texaswind on May 2, 2018 14:20:03 GMT

Post by marcy on May 3, 2018 8:35:05 GMT

Post by Sarge on May 6, 2018 1:58:36 GMT

Post by texaswind on May 6, 2018 19:58:32 GMT

Post by Sarge on May 6, 2018 21:57:19 GMT

Post by Rex on May 7, 2018 2:49:47 GMT

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