Seydel Low Tone Harmonicas

I've had a few comments on my other videos asking for demos of other keys and generally more information about the Seydel Low Tone Harmonicas. Here's my take on them.
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[@Fam2014Ch]

After watching you... yeah Im going for the Low F !!! (got the Low C already) ... Thanks Paul !!!

[@robertfeynman3174]

Thanks for another great video! I will be honest, I see why the Thunderbird is more expensive now. The Seydels use weights as opposed to a specialized Low Tone profile, while the Thunderbirds use their own reed profile (meaning the weight is spread more evenly throughout the reed) But, I know Seydel are no fools and must have done so for a reaoson. I wonder what is the reasoning behind their method. Having said that I did go ahead and purchase several of these just because of the steel reeds and 20GBP lower cost vs a Thunderbird (and your videos! thanks again - i wouoldn't have bought them without your videos)

[@silkroad1201]

They probably did it to cut down on costs lol

[@RobKlomp-w1q]

Top paul jij legt het superleuk uit door jou heb ik veel gehoord 😊

[@PaulGillings]

You're very welcome! thanks for watching!

[@andyduckering8731]

I didn't know low harmonicas even existed til tonight. I don't play but I might have to now, these sound awesome 😁

[@PaulGillings]

I'm glad you found them! They are a lot of fun, thanks for watching

[@GoorooGaming]

Thanks for going into so much detail! Watched twice. :)

[@PaulGillings]

Feel free to share on socials! 😁

[@enjoyharmonica]

Excellent demo and explaination, many thanks Paul. Any tips on how to bend on them please?

[@PaulGillings]

Just gotta make a huge cavity inside your mouth. Just like when trying to sing in a low key or create a low vocal sound. I shall do a video! 😎👍

[@enjoyharmonica]

@@PaulGillings Thank you, a video would be very helpful 👏👍✅

[@seydelharmonicas]

Try with a backing track - makes it much easier than just trying it "dry". Great introduction Paul!

[@milanvrolijks]

I love the sound of low key harmonica

[@PaulGillings]

Me too! Great harps and suchan awesome sound. Thanks for watching :-)

[@silkroad1201]

I love low tuned harps. I'm not happy enough anymore to play anything that sounds cheerful

[@PaulGillings]

Join the club! lol, thanks for watching

[@hamonick]

Great illustration.Gonna buy one in the key of LLE

[@1milomir]

Ordering 3 of these beautiful bold body lows and a lighhtning in G! Thanks for the review!!

[@pibroch]

I need a low F but don't know whether to get a bold body or a Lightning. Might wait for someone to do a video comparison.

[@p1nesap]

Are these the new bold body harps?

[@PaulGillings]

they've been out a while now, but they are the ones referred to as bold body, yes

[@SimplicityForGood]

what do you think of the key of Bb? I found a Seydal Non'Slider in the key of Bb now for a better price.. it seems closer to the human voice with the lower key.. but am new to playing chromatic .. Everyone tells me I have to choose the key of C... - what do you think of playing mostly solo in the key of Bb on a Seydal Non-Slider or in general about playing on one made in the key of Bb? thanks!

[@PaulGillings]

Bb is a good mid-range harp, I prefer it to the C in terms of range. Horses for courses as always, enjoy and thanks for watching!

[@warrendbaxter6910]

So as a beginner that’s wants to play more jazz modern jazz that is and r&r songs which key would you recommend? Thanks

[@PaulGillings]

For modern jazz a chromatic harmonica would also be a good place to start (the ones with the button on the end) so you have access to the full range of notes straight away. For the future I'd go for either a standard tuning (as opposed to the low tunings) and get into some overbends. I hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@mattsmart705]

Very interesting. Seydel (mine; SSS in G) sounds beautiful and very comfortable. Then I got hold of a DeBell in G. Wow! 👋😎🎵

[@p1nesap]

Good job

[@PaulGillings]

Thanks

[@norfolknwhey4787]

Which low key would you recommend as a first low-tuned harp. I’m proficient on standard keys, but this has motivated me to try some low keys.

[@Tommy-mv8cj]

I would recommend key of C -- it's mid range and I have a type of low C Honer no longer made where it has four extra holes at low end of the harp that are an octave lower which achieves the low harp result at the low end. A fav of mine my audiences also like.

[@Tommy-mv8cj]

Or select one that matches your vocal range for using with songs in the key you sing best in...

[@PaulGillings]

What Tommy says, thanks Tommy! :-)

[@norfolknwhey4787]

@@Tommy-mv8cjI have SBS 365 that is setup that way.

[@texasredneckhippy]

Paul Butterfield Blues Band introduced me to the harmonica...

[@PaulGillings]

Paul Butterfield is a legendary player!

[@texasredneckhippy]

@PaulGillings Before Butterfield, I thought Neil Young and Bob Dylan could play harmonica. I find that kinda funny now.

[@PaulGillings]

@@texasredneckhippy it’s great to keep expanding your knowledge and listening to more artists 😎🎶

[@StarQueenEstrella]

I really want a low E harp (I need it for “Please Please Me”, plus the sound is wonderful) but my goodness! them things ain’t cheap lol. The Seydel 1847 Classic Low is about 100 USD!

[@PaulGillings]

Yeah professional harmonicas can be expensive, but at least we aren't guitarists paying hundreds or even thousands for each instrument! I personally think it's all relative. I'm glad you like the sound, keep harping!

[@larsg8072]

I like seydel harps. Are there valves in the low e?

[@PaulGillings]

There are indeed

[@tylerjones7310]

Do you have high seydel harmonicas?

[@PaulGillings]

the highest key Seydel I own is a BmN, which is technically an F#m labelled in 2nd position

[@gregoryporch8395]

That low A bend sounded like the saxophone in the Pink Panther theme

[@PaulGillings]

It did a bit! Thanks for watching!

[@Kellerkind80]

Doesn´t work! Bought one in Low Low E. It fell on my little toe and turned into a high C.

[@PaulGillings]

lol

[@Jack-fs2im]

Hi .I want to play from Hole 4 in a low tone I find it better for playing tunes

[@PaulGillings]

great to start from hole 4 for tunes, it's the start if a full octave with no bends. Thanks for watching and keep harping!

[@Jack-fs2im]

@@PaulGillings Yes yr right ,but but I,m addicted to yr train lesson and can,t stop trying ha I,m at moderate speed and trying to get faster.but can do a fair tunnel and whistle.They all seem to be copying yr train now.ha

[@PaulGillings]

Good stuff @@Jack-fs2im , keep on down that track!

[@Jack-fs2im]

@@PaulGillings Well its getting worse now.I bought a box of Fender Blues Delux in 7 keys and each key has a plus and a minus and can,t decide which key I like best.All I wanted was a good train sound from yr inspirational video.if I achieve the step up in speed I will be happy and not ask for more (I think) hahaha Thanx Paul yr theee man

[@TheRmoroni]

is this what you hear in Quincy Jones' - 'The Streetbeater' aka the sanford and son theme song

[@PaulGillings]

I don't know I'm afraid, I'll have to check that out. Thank you!

[@ikust007]

Ouf!! That’s a think girl ! I am really a fan of thin ones … harmonica …😅

[@PaulGillings]

🤣

[@ikust007]

I have the same Pignose :)

[@PaulGillings]

Awesome! I love mine 🐽

[@RobKlomp-w1q]

Jij zou een goed leraar zijn paul top 😊

[@PaulGillings]

😎

[@moravian3913]

Как я жалею, что не купил такую у мужика за 2к... капец

[@tylerjones7310]

Low g I am Getting now

[@PaulGillings]

Awesome, hope you enjoy it!

[@gioscervelo]

My low Sidels have been defective. No more for me

[@PaulGillings]

I'm sorry to hear that, I would try contacting Seydel directly, they are awesome people and will gladly help you with any problems.