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This is a superb blues harmonica with corrosion-free stainless steel reeds, ergonomic covers and plastic comb. The SESSION STEEL is the upgrade to Seydel's successful SESSION mode. It is presented with a bold new look and superior technical reliability, excellent playability and a fantastic sound. The ergonomic coverplates are made of stainless steel, and are completely rounded at the mouthpiece. Features include ABS comb with recessed German Silver reedplates, stainless steel rivets and screws, and lip and beard-friendly design. Comes with with convenient genuine leather pouch. Available in 17 different keys and configurations.

-minimal air consumption achieved by fine-cut reedplates, optimized flatness and extremely small tolerances between reed and reedplate
-stainless steel reeds provide the best clear and full sound and response of the 1847 models and up to 5 times longer playing life compared to models with brass reeds
SEYDEL Blues SESSION STEEL Harmonica Eb
SEYDEL Blues SESSION STEEL Harmonica Eb

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4.05

22 Reviews

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

The only "go to" you'll need!
Been playing Seydel for two years and yet to blow one out
The best

Most Liked Positive Review

5

So far, so good.

Wasn't sure how stainless reeds would sound, but this low F sounds great. I'll probably be replacing a B flat next and I'll try the Seydel there, as well. Listen, if this baby has the life span Seydel claims it could be the last low F I'll ever need. That makes it well worth the extra money. Meanwhile, player-friendly features like rounded corners and comb slots show good attention to detail. I like this harp.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Probably will not repurchase.

I play a harmonica a lot. Have played professionally. But now just gospel. But I still play 3 plus times a week on average with different groups. The only reason I bought a Seydell was Hohner doesn't make a low F. It's plays like a brick! Not nearly as nimble with bends, growls & overblowing as a Special 20. But, hey when you need a low F there's not a lot of choices!

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Best Uses
  1. Performance10
  2. Jam Sessions6
  3. Practice6
  4. As a toy1
  5. Any time you need a harmonica1
Cons
  1. Poor Quality2
  2. Wears Easily2
  3. Not responsive1
  4. Not a single Con.1
  5. Inconsistent1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced9
  2. Professional Musician5
Pros
  1. Excellent Craftsmanship9
  2. Great Intonation9
  3. Durable8
  4. Great Sound8
  5. Highly Responsive7

Reviewed by 22 customers

  • Probably will not repurchase.

    3

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byBill

    fromAtkins, Arkansas

    I play a harmonica a lot. Have played professionally. But now just gospel. But I still play 3 plus times a week on average with different groups. The only reason I bought a Seydell was Hohner doesn't make a low F. It's plays like a brick! Not nearly as nimble with bends, growls & overblowing as a Special 20. But, hey when you need a low F there's not a lot of choices!

  • Best harp ever. LOW-C is splendid. Nothing like it anywhere.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byWalt

    fromOlympia, WA

    While fingerpicking acoustic guitar, I blow straight-harp melodies on a single harmonica in an old-style Elton round-the-neck holder. These orange-comb Seydel Session Steel harmonicas are the best I've EVER played. I started with Hohners in the 1960s, then moved to Lee Oscars in the 1990s, even had Lee himself custom-convert a Low-F into a Low-E for me. But Seydel's Low-C Session Steel is magnificent. High-register melodies on standard harps (even on an A harp or G harp) can be pretty irritating to the human ear. But on Seydel's Low-C Session Steel harp, even the highest notes are pleasing, and low-register notes are downright emotional. I constantly use my Seydel Low-C and Low-E Session Steel harps. I also have Seydel's mere Session Low-D, which is good, but not as good as those two Low Session Steels, so I will replace it with Seydel's Low-D Session Steel. I can't praise these Low Session Steel Seydels enough. They help me make people cry.

  • nice harp, well made

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    bybryan

    fromva

    Steel reeds easy to play in this low key.

  • I would certainly buy these harmonicas again.

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byCarl R

    fromBeverly Hills, Florida

    I love these low tone mellow harmonicas because the E,F and D harmonicas I have are too shrill and don't have a pleasant sound.

  • The only "go to" you'll need!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byRighteous Don.

    fromBuffalo, New York

    My favorite harp, bar none! Ready to play, right out of the box, great bends, ob's, etc. Steel reeds last seemingly forever. Great tone, not as loud as say, a Lee Oskar, but it's Well worth it.

  • I would not take another chance on buying a Seydel

    2

    submitted6 years ago

    byBill

    fromConnecticut

    Holes are spaced significantly further apart than a standard Hohner diatonic. Known for durability of steel reeds so maybe I was just unlucky but I'm going to stick with Hohner Crossovers

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byPoppo

    fromPeyton, CO

    How are the Stainless Steel Reeds for bending? I am 80, have copd, much prefer the tones of lower range (I have 2 "G: harps, a Bushman Delta Frost and a Hohner Spec 20). I am able to bend all 8 (normal) bend tones, but have not learned to control my bends. I have several cheaper "c" harps, which I find harder to bend (they seem to leak air when I try to bend) I also have a Lee Oscar low C, which seems to require more 'air' than I have. Holes 1-3 are extremely hard to bend for me, but 4 and 6 are no problem, so the LOW C is apparently beyond my abilities. I am primarily interested in playing melodies for my own pleasure. I love the old songs, especially from Musicals *like Show Boat" particularly the happy and sad love songs. I have a LOT of experience with Accordion and Organ, but unable to play them because of a bad back.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    I've only tried one Harmonica with a stainless steel reeds, where they are easier to clean I found they weren't as resonant as a brass reed which was a bit more difficult to bend. I've heard that it's something to get used to, but I didn't stick with it long enough to find that out for sure or not.