Should you buy a Seydel 1847 Classic Harmonica?

[@TomlinHarmonica]

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[@jd-vq5pt]

Hey Tomlin! I have had a harmonica in my pocket for 20 years and you are helping me to the next level! Thank you!

[@GagiSvanidze]

I'm using 3 hole draw (half steps and etc...) seydel is little bit sharp for me and Holes is big for me. Hohner is much louder smoother and fast for me 😎

[@GagiSvanidze]

I did guinness record, because after 2 weeks I broke 3 hole draw and 9 blow reed 😁

[@garybarichello6286]

Very warm sounding tone . Sharp, clean sound! Gary in Kamloops Canada

[@christopaulo6717]

Just got my first 1847, i was originally put off Seydel after using session steel, but am very happy i got the 1847 its a great harp to use.

[@agaagata84]

Same with me.Hate session steels lovelovelove 1847 classic

[@MrDupledge]

Have you tried some tutorials on simple Irish ballads like "Molly Malone" and "Fields of Athenry". I taught myself the tongue blocking method because that is what my grandfather used. I asked him to teach me and he told me to buy a Hohner and come back to him when I could play when the Saints go Marching in without any mistakes. I practised for weeks and then went and played it for him without making any mistakes (although very slowly) and he responded with; "Well, now you can play that you don't need me to teach you do you?" He was a sly old fox me thinks....

[@pmbartley]

Thank you Tomlin! You are a wonderful teacher!

[@dennissmith4825]

Thanks again for providing a wealth of harmonica knowledge to all those who wish to learn. I have been playing Lee Oskar and Hohner harmonicas for a while now, and despite being curious about Seydel I haven't been able to convince myself to spend the extra money after already investing a small fortune. I have always liked the idea of stainless reeds but have heard mixed reviews. I appreciate your honesty and your explanation as to the differences between playing stainless and brass reeds.

[@Foxcomputer]

I play hohner crossovers they are crisp. The Seydels are more deep and bassy. Love both

[@cohoa1]

I have a suzuki bluesmaster and a suzuki manji in C, the manji is heavier and does take more effort to play, but my manji in the key of A is my go to harp, took me a long time to "break it in" or train me, dont know lol. I rarely use my manji in C because the bluesmaster is so much easier to play but the tone on the manji is really nice. That seydel sounds great but as a talented musician you could play a tin whistle better than I lol:) Thank you for these videos

[@regorRegor]

when I find something I like I stick with it. I only play 1847. I've bought others, and Tomlin's description is accurate from my experience.

[@WoozleEffect]

I've been playing Seydels for a long time, along with some other brands. It can definitely take some getting used to when doing 4- and 5-hole octave splits, as the 8mm hole spacing (vs 7.5 on Hohner and other brands) can mean it takes a lot of stretch. When I switch back to a marine band I end up accidentally making my 4-hole splits too wide for a bit until I get used to it again. Only takes a song or two to get used to things again, but it is something I have to think about. If I had my way, my whole stage kit would be EITHER all 8.0mm spacing or all 7.5mm. But for now, I make do with my hodge-podge kit!

[@sepultura7771]

That would be a turn off for me,I tried the Hohner Rocket and the holes are too big,my lips are getting in the way or something when i do single notes I go back to my other Hohners,Blues harp,marine band,golden Melody,sp20 and I’m fine Was interested in Rocket Amp but not now

[@sebastianzuniga6754]

i want one but only use a generic since from a year, but with faith to win the contest!

[@rivhata4710]

Thank you so much for sharing, Tomlin. I am truly inspired by you. I've been saving money day by day to register your course.

[@regorRegor]

I'm enrolled and I think you will like the course.

[@rumplefish63]

A bit late in my comments but just to add my bit - as an amateur at the adv beginner / intermediiate level (maybe). I love these. I have replaced my Hohner S20's (that I have for most keys - cheape!r but ll great) with these 1847 silver for my most commonly used - G and A. Very durable (i'm probably not the most subtle / gentle of players!), nice to play, sound good to my (somewhat untuned) ear. And recently I boght an seydel 1847 Noble in the Key of G that is absoutely gorgeous - looks and sound. I've always had trouble with G harps, esecially bending, and after my previous 4 brands of this key, it is by far the easiest to play. Only slightly more expensive than the base 1847.

[@Polyglot-fj6ro]

Thanks for the video, Tomlin. I was thinking of buying a Seydel 1847 harmonica, but now am not 100% sure. I am quite happy with my Marine Band Crossover Deluxe and Suzuki Hammond ones. Thank you for all your wonderful videos.

[@evanwilliams4302]

That’s just gorgeous playing in this demo.

[@ryanlea750]

100% agree with the breaking harmonicas statement in the beginning I was doing this bought a set fo Seydels! THEY are TOUGH! and sound good

[@yashpatil7017]

I have been listening to every of your videos, improvement is visible within me. There has been chat between us aswell. With my present harmonica I have been able to play overblown but unable to do draw bends. Yours student.

[@Peiriannydd]

I just recently got into collecting harmonicas and bullet mics. I've got a nice little collection of Hohner, Seydel, Tombo, Suzuki, and Herring harmonicas. Your video explains exactly what I've been experiencing with the stainless steel reeds. I've been playing music for my whole life (50+ years) and only recently discovered the wonderful nuances of the various makes and construction types. Looking forward to learning more from your videos.

[@Tienuyan]

Hering 💕🇧🇷

[@richardschneider749]

I've been enjoying playing Seydel Session Steels, and have wondered about how they compare to the 1847 Classics.

[@alleycat-145]

I've been playing Seydel 1847's for approximately 5-years. I do tend to play hard and the stainless steel reeds for me sure do outlast the life of brass reeds. I've got 13 1847's and each one has been great right out of the box. I never had much difficulty learning to bend the stainless steel reeds. I've never been into , or interested in over blows or over draws with them so I can't comment on that.

[@rodfredericks1939]

Far out you are incredible, just re finding my love of this amazing instrument. If one day I'm 1/2 as good as you I'll die a happy man. I will be joining your online school soon. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@TomlinHarmonica]

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[@FinancialPrepper]

Love it! just getting back into the harp ! Thanks for the content!

[@DOWNR4NGE]

I love your channel sir! Could you please make a video comparing the tone between the Seydel 1847 classic and the Seydel lighting?

[@paweljasnowski]

I like the sound of classic 1847. The stainless steel reeds last longer than brass. Both hohner and seydel are great. It is more about the way you play your tone and grove and feeling than your harmonica. You cant play with no skills. Thanks Bro for this review.!!

[@eetechtom]

Great review. I have one 1847 and the issue I had is it’s not mustache friendly. I was able to tap down the edge of the cover plates, and eliminate that issue completely.

[@lestat1121]

Omg i really want that classic seydel stainless steel.. I break my all harmonica and now i think to quit bcause reeds is broken.. By watching ur video ilbe start again.. Collected 1sen/day to buy seydel in this video.. Btw im ur fans.. Thank u for ur videos

[@tjotoole]

I'm a beginner/intermediate level player. I got a lot better on harmonica when I started buying Seydels. Why? Because know that whenever I sound bad it's *my* fault not the harmonica's fault. So I keep practicing. With Hohner/Lee Oskar/Suzuki harps, I was quick to blame the harp whenever it sounded awful or wouldn't bend. Having confidence in the harp you're playing puts the responsibility squarely on the player's shoulders.

[@regorRegor]

I agree

[@raeburn1311klnt]

Tomlin, I think that you can do this with any hormonica of course it sounds great, but I am sure that you said in a much easier video to stick with with Hohner Marine band as they are great value and easy to play, and go up to seydel and suzuki when you are more experienced. I am sure that 1847 will boom now, even I looked them up. Well done mate. 🙈🙉🙊

[@jimmycarter4973]

Tomlin, You are great. The Seydel sounds fantastic. Thanks

[@richardwood7445]

Love the look and sounds of the Seydel. Living at the tip of Africa our options are very limited- as yet I cant even find a Seydel here.

[@billykohler9153]

Great Harps. Takes a bit more work gapping the stainless reeds but excellent harps and I m a Hohner guy that owns a few Seydel 1846 s .

[@rickeydenler2385]

Your a great teacher been a subscriber. For a while thanks for the great videos

[@reddahlias2595]

I found Sydel don't play well out of the box, and because of the steel reeds are harder to tune. It's Hohner for me.

[@DannyD_GoF]

Thanks Thomlin. Very helpful as usual. O entered the giveaway, but would happily forego the Sydel pack for a subscription. I've learnt so much from your videos over the past year since I started so thank you for that.

[@matthewscheidt7754]

Many thanx!

[@jordannabaker7137]

These sound great! Nice tone 🤞🤞

[@Jan2780]

Thank you Tomlin!!

[@robertbrunston5406]

Thank you.

[@sargfowler9603]

They do sound rather nice!

[@rcdesmond]

Thanks Again T.

[@sjeter61]

I love the jam you played all through video , sounds cool! I have 1 1847 and love it, but it was costly

[@ChristopherBohman]

The "enter to win" thing sounds great. The harps would be fun but I think the lessons would be even more helpful for me. I'm not sure there's much more I can get from randomly searching KZbin.

[@bertrambecher9483]

Thanks, great explanation!

[@dunnacoustic]

A fantastic prize. Entered comp and subscribed, fingers crossed!

[@connorsexton168]

Thank you so much for the professional information, you've been helpful to me sense I began playing the hard.

[@MrDupledge]

I don't suppose Aussie can enter? I would love these harps. I started playing 40 years ago. But with 12 kids harp purchases are few and far between now. I have just joined a jam session at work so have been watching your clips for some time. They are really good so I thank you for all of them. I loved the "Bring it on home to me" clip.

[@TomlinHarmonica]

Of course - anyone over 21 can enter :-)

[@parkermccleaf7868]

I love harmonicas

[@sharbell]

Thank you for the wonderful review. Seydel sounds really good! I love the harmonica rack in the background, is it handmade?

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

Tomlin, the seydel sounds like a great way to go. A couple questions I had were: can you get the 10 blow bend out of the box? Would a lower key like G be impossibly difficult to get the 2d bend? Is it harder to customize and tweek? And what is your opinion of the magnetic devices that can help bends along?

[@locheedode]

Sounds amazing

[@vivektandon4509]

I would love to try a seydel harmonica

[@regorRegor]

You get what you pay for.

[@sm208]

Hey Tomlin, I love the sound of low tone Seydel's! I'd love to try one of these out. I'm a beginner and only have ever used a C key harp. Which low tone key would you recommend to start with? Which low tone key would you say would be the most versatile? Like how the C (not low tone) is recommend for beginners.

[@marybethhempel9101]

Great video... you answered some of my questions Tomlin. Thank you much! :-)

[@marybethhempel9101]

Wow Tomlin... I love your "miniature wine rack" for harmonicas!! :-) very cool I had to show my husband. Did you make it?

[@ionutaurelian8164]

Hello.His father in law did it:)..

[@petecodsi5450]

I still say these dang things should be offered already to go , at least the option, I admit my first one was an A , It sure played well but messing the reeds just makes brand new a fixer upper. The lower end soloist is often as good but quieter. I wonder how .

[@PujiAsmokulo]

Seydel 1847, i think a good harmonica

[@ianlewis8086]

Nice one Tomlin.

[@wimvanderzwan]

I love those harps. One drawback: they tend to catch the hairs from my upperlip, and pull them out, PAINFULLY!!

[@ceojazzer]

I am a trumpet player so I am used to using a lot of air. Is the Seydel 1847 a good choice for me to go from trumpet to Harmonica during gigs, or is their a better choice for me?

[@robertpogue8844]

Are Fender harmonicas any good? I haven´t heard them mentioned. I have one called Fender Blues Deluxe, but it was a gift, so I have no idea if it is cheap or expensive, or how it is rated. I´m a total novice to the harp, but to me mine sounds just fine! Would love to hear your opinion. Thanks.

[@altosh8621]

Not really to be compared with Seydel, Honhner, Suzuki or Lee Oskar. Very poor and cheap sound and hard to bend.

[@AlejandroNitsch]

Fender blues deville are actually midrange harps with láser-weld tersa they sound good enough. However, the fender hotrod harps are low tier

[@robertpogue8844]

Thanks for the replies! I´ve actually gotten quite good at bending it (thanks to Tomlin´s lessons). I guess If I can bend a hard-to-bend harp, that bodes well for when I get a better one!!

[@regorRegor]

@@robertpogue8844 Buy the 1847. You'll be happy with it. Buy cheap, buy twice.

[@adriankempster9297]

Is the Seydel 1847 classic Harmonica magnetic ? I have a Seydel Gecko magnetic harmonica rack ( which I love !) so it needs to stick to this

[@AlejandroNitsch]

Yes it is!

[@adriankempster9297]

@@AlejandroNitsch Many thanks

[@patrickdubus1930]

The Seydel is a great harmonica with a good sound but, now a day, the better harmonica all over the world ( and perhaps in the univers ) is a French one. It's call ARKIA ( You can find it on the Internet ). It was build with a very new technology that make it the easier instrument to play bends and all the overnotes like no one else.

[@mrc0157]

What's "new technology"?

[@patrickdubus1930]

I can say by myself cause I'm just a harmonica player but all that things are explain if you got to "ARKIA harmonicas " website. But it's in french. But you can understand with the pictures et perhaps you can translate the pages ? I know that the comb is made un 3D technologie.

[@Elazarko]

At what price?

[@norman-gregory]

Hey Tomlin...just in case you have a serious case of "Ground Hog Day" I'm up for this awesome prize. I'll do 3 push ups, that's 3 more than I usually do, Blindfolded...cmon, you da man haha. Good channel and content. Congrats to the Lucky winner. Cheers.

[@ritvikagnihotri8396]

Beautiful

[@carytaylorlang739]

wait did i miss the giveaway? i've been trying to get my ol lady a harmonica for a couple years now, bc it's one of her dreams to learn, but gosh darn has life been crazy since 2020. got homeless, lost my jobs, and businesses, cars, robbed of everything, still haven't gotten the harmonica lol. i've been researching over the years, deciding btwn this and the fender blues deville. ol lady does have a pipe on her so i wonder if the steel would be best. she's a beginner. thanks for the vid!

[@ted6176]

Hey Tomlin. Having just seen your video on stainless steel reeds ,I gotta ask your opinion on phosphor bronze reeds . I have many harps that have them instead of brass. To me they seem more responsive than brass reeds. I read somewhere that they also last longer than brass. Love your videos and value your opinion. Later, bro.

[@faethe000]

I like my 1847 but boy do steel reeds resist being gapped properly. It just takes forever to get them to where I want them compared to brass.

[@Tienuyan]

i have, the full metal one

[@TinaSkrutti]

How do you tweak when your harmonica squeals, when bending or when I'm happy to overblow the 6?

[@janpeters-jansongsproducti1010]

You close the gap just a little little bit of the reed to the reed plate by very gently pressing the reed down in the middle of the reed - never at the tip end. Rather in the middle closer to the end where the reed connects to the reed plate. It doesn't take much at all and there are lots of KZbin videos on gapping harmonicas.

[@TinaSkrutti]

@@janpeters-jansongsproducti1010 Is that the same thing as embossing?

[@janpeters-jansongsproducti1010]

@@TinaSkrutti Nope - I don't mess with that but harp customizers will. I believe that's where you scrape the sides of the reed slot to 'push' the edges closer to the reed and thereby making the reed slot a tiny bit smaller/tighter - this makes for even more air tight. But there are definitely videos on that on the tubes.

[@allenhawker3911]

Is a key of E harmonica not very popular or used much?

[@MegaLynn11]

have you tried the lightning? i think it has a kick of more bass to it to be honest. i love it tho. i bought two.

[@MegaLynn11]

yea i always break my brass ones hahahaha!~ takes about a year till they break with seydel stainless steel. about 3 and half months with brass. idk.

[@MegaLynn11]

im on a budget tho.

[@regorRegor]

I haven't tried a Lightning but i did buy a Noble. For that reason I only buy 1847s.

[@mylesmarsden8621]

Like some of this

[@AvidEric]

75€... wow. Considering I wasn't happy with my first Seydel (and after talking with them giving it back) I guess that's multiple times out of my league - especially only to try one since I don't know if I'd even like it.

[@steveguyett384]

What key is it

[@billyreed2817]

I would love just 1, any key.

[@bluesman4238]

marine band number one

[@marybethhempel9101]

Wow Tomlin!! Awesome!! YAY!! :-)

[@adnguyen9698]

Seydel harps are cool

[@bluesharp1955]

I’m not sure how to enter to win the 6 Seydels 1847 classics, I am subscribed, have been for quite a while now.

[@mikebarrett9213]

The "Enter Competition" link at the top of the page: kingsumo.com/g/j47vhc/win-set-of-six-seydel-1847-classic-blues-harmonicas/68zgz0o?

[@ionutaurelian8164]

For me..yessssss:). Hello Tomlin,my set of five Seydel 1847 silver is on its way from Thomann.de:).369euro in Keys: G, A, Bb, C, D.with a soft case :).Your school made me do this:))))))and i''m in the race for this set:)))

[@jeffmills8558]

This is a great site

[@deloresrobert8931]

U sound beatifuly.thank u

[@tylerjones934]

How can I win free give away for six harmonica set I already like and subscribe

[@steveguyett384]

Play a g Seidel please

[@colincannings7946]

It sounds choked to me. I like a more open sound.

[@Duende402]

First harmonica I ever bought was a Seydel Steel. Big mistake! I don't think anything human could bend those heavy steel reeds. I almost quit. Luckily I tried a Marine Band instead.

[@eddiebear34]

It almost has a sound like its hooked up to a mic

[@richardleetbluesharmonicac7192]

My hole # 2 is flat just bought it

[@magnafrisiaband]

Bought one yesterday.. But these are NOT beard and mustache friendly at all.. 😮 It keeps on pulling hair out of my face.. Either I have to shave, or retire the harmonica already.. 😐

[@jacksonblack2776]

Shave

[@nerenahd]

I tried Seydels, but unfortunately they are HORRIBLE with mustaches. They kept cutting my mustache (I have a beard) like a lawnmower to the point that I gave up. Awesome sound though. In any case, I'm more than happy with my crossovers and MB deluxes.

[@GrilloTheFlightless]

I feel your pain. I was clean-shaven when I started to play but over the years I’ve grown a beard and my moustache hairs are forever getting caught in my harp (not a Seydel) and it yanks hairs out at the roots! I love my facial hair and I love my harp so I just put up with it!

[@nerenahd]

@@GrilloTheFlightless Yeah, it's a drag. For what's worrh, I'm pretty happy with my special 20s and MB Deluxes and 1 crossover. Apart from once in a while getting one or two hairs pulled, overall I can play without hassle.

[@MP-tf7cc]

Good video, but 'Seydel' not 'Zeydel'.

[@Monroenewhome]

Tomlin knows those youtube tricks!

[@leocaszely]

Key A?? Key G???

[@mylesmarsden8621]

Nah

[@ianstoker1]

too much messing around for the first 45 seconds of the clip. good vid otherwise

[@AlanCoderre]

what key are you playimg ing inmI tried a ,c ,d. g