I started out playing Special 20's and Golden Melodys from Hohner. Love em and they are easy (bright, loud, expressive) to play. Same with Lee Oskars. Recently bought Suzuki Promasters online relatively cheap and they instantly became my favorite harp. The quality, the build, the beauty, the SOUND!! Nirvana in a harp.
I'm looking for a G that won't fail on certain notes because of moisture or what have you. Seydel sounds like it is more true to the note, slightly during the loud parts, in the reeds rather than in the body of the instrument.
Hello doug, i've noticed the Seydel Session steel harmonicas are very hard to tell apart from their 1887s, the 1887 actually requires even less air to get that beautiful sound Seydel's have. I swear by Seydel, yes their a big pricey 60-89$ For a session steel, but if you have the money definitely got for a Seydel 1887 in your favourite key, if you cant? well buy a session steel and i can swear on it you won't regret just how gorgeous these things sound.
Thanks PH, all the Seydels I own have been great. In the long run, your advise is best, spend a little more, but don’t have to replace as often. Probably even cheaper in the long run. Thanks for your comment.
Sorry, not sure about the rocket amp (sounds cool though). All-in-all, these days (and things change from time-to-time), I really appreciate the Seydels a little more than the Hohners. Thanks.
I just got Seydel blues session $40 ebay but u won't see the humor ... that wildness he spoke of 2 me is response like a twitchy throttle on a motorbike
My experience with both models is that the Seydel steel reeds last much longer than hohners brass ones. The SSS is very durable; they really last. But to me, the steel reeds are less responsive too. The SSS takes more breath so they are harder to play. Sss are great harps but other models are more agile. Just my humble
The Seydel sounds much, much better IMHO; however, put a Suzuki Promaster up against them. The Promaster floats like a butterfly, yet stings like a mean ol growling bee.
I went from Hohner to Lee Osker. Then I got a Suzuki Promaster and wow, it sounds great. I just bought a Seydel Sohne and can't wait for delivery but the Suzuki Promasters have been my favorite for years.
Thanks to you!. Beautiful review.
This was helpful - thank you!
I loved the warmer sound of the Seidel, no question. I want to learn to play harmonica. Is one harmonica easier to play that the other?
I started out playing Special 20's and Golden Melodys from Hohner. Love em and they are easy (bright, loud, expressive) to play. Same with Lee Oskars. Recently bought Suzuki Promasters online relatively cheap and they instantly became my favorite harp. The quality, the build, the beauty, the SOUND!! Nirvana in a harp.
@@HoofHearted6 Thanks for your advice! I'll try the Promaster!!
@@lindaking5864 no! Promaster from Suzuki isn't sound and playable as MB and less comfortable to bend notes believe me.
To me they're both great, depends on the sound you prefer.
Totally agree. Great player!
You can’t beat the crossover
Special 20s & Rockets are great. My Seydel session steel (G) is absolutely beautiful. My DeBell in G is as crisp and fresh as they come. 👋😎🎵
It sounds like it’s easier to bend the 20, but the seydel has more volume.
I think that's a fair assessment.
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I'm looking for a G that won't fail on certain notes because of moisture or what have you. Seydel sounds like it is more true to the note, slightly during the loud parts, in the reeds rather than in the body of the instrument.
The Seydel is NOT a pentatonic harp -- it is a Richter tuned diatonic harp.
Oh, good to know.
Hello doug, i've noticed the Seydel Session steel harmonicas are very hard to tell apart from their 1887s, the 1887 actually requires even less air to get that beautiful sound Seydel's have. I swear by Seydel, yes their a big pricey 60-89$ For a session steel, but if you have the money definitely got for a Seydel 1887 in your favourite key, if you cant? well buy a session steel and i can swear on it you won't regret just how gorgeous these things sound.
Thanks PH, all the Seydels I own have been great. In the long run, your advise is best, spend a little more, but don’t have to replace as often. Probably even cheaper in the long run. Thanks for your comment.
like both ,sorry not much help,but enjoyed yr vid thanx
Sp20 projects more imho . But more metallic.
which one is more responsive ? is seydel more responsive than hohner rocket amp ?
As I recall, the Sydel is more expensive.
Sorry, not sure about the rocket amp (sounds cool though). All-in-all, these days (and things change from time-to-time), I really appreciate the Seydels a little more than the Hohners. Thanks.
@@brotherDougE1956 is it expensive or responsive ?
I just got Seydel blues session $40 ebay but u won't see the humor ... that wildness he spoke of 2 me is response like a twitchy throttle on a motorbike
sounds like your rocking that seydel.
My experience with both models is that the Seydel steel reeds last much longer than hohners brass ones. The SSS is very durable; they really last. But to me, the steel reeds are less responsive too. The SSS takes more breath so they are harder to play. Sss are great harps but other models are more agile. Just my humble
Thanks. Can you share what models you like and perhaps why?
The Seydel sounds much, much better IMHO; however, put a Suzuki Promaster up against them. The Promaster floats like a butterfly, yet stings like a mean ol growling bee.
Might have to check out the PM. I like the other Zuzuki harps I’ve bought.
I went from Hohner to Lee Osker. Then I got a Suzuki Promaster and wow, it sounds great. I just bought a Seydel Sohne and can't wait for delivery but the Suzuki Promasters have been my favorite for years.
Как это не странно, но hohner звучит скуднее что-ли в сравнении с seydel,мне больше импонирует seydel, хотя у меня есть эти гармоники
To me it doesn’t matter the harmonica. Tongue blocking always wins.
Seydel makes low keys same price
Waste of time.
Of course, Seydel is a class up because it's much softer and doesn't require as much breath.
Sydel sounds better
You need to learn how to hold the harp
Do you have a video to demonstrate? Love to see it.