Seydel Lightning Review

[@DOWNR4NGE]

I'm a beginner. I have a special 20, Marine band, and this Seydel lighting. The lighting is by far the most comfortable of the 3 that I have. I also have noticed that it's easier for me to get clean single notes with the lighting over the other harps I have. Next up is a crossover and an 1847 classic.

[@davidsherrington59]

Cover plates are equally sized now, so doesn't buzz at the bottom end. 2022 👍

[@robinkhalawan3564]

Thanks for a great review. Beautiful harp.

[@popcorn4465]

Hello from Norfolk 👋 Im a new to the harp and will be buy the seydel to improve my playing Great review thank you

[@PaulGillings]

Hello buddy! I’m in Suffolk, welcome to the harmonica! May it bring you as much happiness as it has me over the years 😎

[@bobsyeruncle4841]

now there is a man who can make a harp talk and the harp looks artful too which is a bonus

[@MeteCanKarahasan]

Seydel is the namesake harmonica you imagine when you dream harmonica.

[@PaulGillings]

certainly is! Totally my faves

[@jwanfontana9658]

Great review thank you. I'd like to add that I would not recommend for a beginner as because of that click you were talking about. When you start harp you tend to blow heavily. I have one and I enjoy it quite a lot but when it comes to stuff that I don't master I do prefer use other things. Great harp and great player! Keep blowin'.

[@PaulGillings]

Thank you friend! I do state in my video that I was having to really give it some stick in order to get that clicking noise. I do think that this is a professional instrument.

[@allenhawker3911]

Beautiful harp! I want one so bad. Maybe one day! I only have experience with one metal comb harp (Promaster). I think the metal body produces such a nice clean type sound. That Lighting has to be fantastic! It’s Seydel for starters! On my dream list at the moment. 😊

[@PaulGillings]

totally put one on the Christmas list!

[@Tim48103]

Excellent review, Paul. I've been eyeballing these harps for a while, haven't been able to pull the $$ trigger quite yet. I'm a little concerned that if I get one, it will make my "regular" gigging harps (GMs w/Zajac combs) seem dowdy, and then, well, I'd need to get a second mortgage.

[@PaulGillings]

Thanks buddy, I have a GM with a zajac comb too and it's the nuts! These are different beasts, heavier in the hands and brighter on the tone. Its like comparing a strat with a Les Paul: depends on what you like 😎

[@gwizzfpv6741]

nice video ace playing

[@AREYESJORGE]

Paul is this Seydel as responsive as Kongsheng Solist?

[@PaulGillings]

It certainly is 😎

[@mauriciolacruz]

Is this the heaviest Seydel diatonic harp?

[@DOWNR4NGE]

yes it is the heaviest

[@thBrilliantFool]

Sweet

[@mindscaper1898]

Very nice review I have one in low Db Best harp I own So did you break its reeds?

[@PaulGillings]

A few years on and harp still going strong 😎 thanks for watching 🙏

[@simonjonasmusic8410]

I bought this as my first Diatonic today, also in A. It feels so substantial, really comparable with my large chromatics. How's your long-term experience been?

[@PaulGillings]

They've been great, gigged them a lot since the video and they hold up great, outlasted other brands!

[@HarPlayer]

What's that n. U.S.A 95 Lbs .???🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸???????

[@raiders345]

It's about $130

[@norfolknwhey4787]

They’re $120+ now, not worth it IMO. For a little more, you can get a full blown custom harp.

[@PaulGillings]

Thanks for your opinion dude. I guess they aren't for everyone, I love them though! Any customisers you would recommend?

[@norfolknwhey4787]

@@PaulGillingsdepends on where you live (int’l shipping is expensive), and what your favorite harps are as some of the best customizers can only work on their endorsed brand.

[@norfolknwhey4787]

@@PaulGillingsthe Lightning is absolutely one of the best OTB harps, no doubt. But, nothing else plays like a true custom harp from a reputable tech. Keep in mind, not all customs are equal, there are many techs and only a handful of professional-level ones.

[@PaulGillings]

Great points to take into consideration, thank you for that my friend 😎🙏