Seydel Blues Session Steel vs Hohner Special 20

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2 жыл бұрын

In the key of A. The key of A for a "standard" pentatonic (correction: it is NOT a pentatonic, rather its a diatonic) harmonica is a little on the low side of the scale compared to say a C or F harp. But the tones of the A harp seem to be really nice and rich.
Each of these harps is great in their own right. The Seydel seems a little smoother and easier to keep the same volume throughout playing it. The Special 20 is a bit more wild, but a lot of fun. I seem to be a little more creative with the Special 20 for some reason. But I would use the Seydel to record something because I like the evenness of it.

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@eduardovasconcellos4727 Ай бұрын

This was helpful - thank you!

@jmcrescendo 11 ай бұрын

Thanks to you!. Beautiful review.

@rafaelherreramarquez1022 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Great player!

@boydross 8 ай бұрын

You can’t beat the crossover

@user-hg9vs1id9i 2 жыл бұрын

Настоящий Мастер!!!

@Anywhere72 3 ай бұрын

sounds like your rocking that seydel.

@anthonychiara1200 Жыл бұрын

To me they're both great, depends on the sound you prefer.

@mattsmart705 2 жыл бұрын

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. 👋😎🎵

@norfolknwhey4787 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like it’s easier to bend the 20, but the seydel has more volume.

@douglasedwards9076 2 жыл бұрын

I think that's a fair assessment.

@lindaking5864 Жыл бұрын

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?

@HoofHearted6 Жыл бұрын

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.

@lindaking5864 Жыл бұрын

@@HoofHearted6 Thanks for your advice! I'll try the Promaster!!

@bgdn5 Жыл бұрын

@@lindaking5864 no! Promaster from Suzuki isn't sound and playable as MB and less comfortable to bend notes believe me.

@pandaholica7467 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@brotherDougE1956 Ай бұрын

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.

@ikust007 8 ай бұрын

Sp20 projects more imho . But more metallic.

@masonkanterbury3007 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingPoints1 3 ай бұрын

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

@brotherDougE1956 Ай бұрын

Thanks. Can you share what models you like and perhaps why?

@Sensitiveskeptic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reminder of why I love seydel and hate hohners

@HoofHearted6 Жыл бұрын

Promaster from Suzuki. $50 for valved online. A steal at that price (usually $100). Best, easiest, finest sounding, most beautiful harp I have ever owned. Museum quality. Smithsonian worthy.

@guitargodzilla22 2 жыл бұрын

which one is more responsive ? is seydel more responsive than hohner rocket amp ?

@brotherDougE1956 2 жыл бұрын

As I recall, the Sydel is more expensive.

@brotherDougE1956 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@anandaarju5389 2 жыл бұрын

@@brotherDougE1956 is it expensive or responsive ?

@serfdogg 9 ай бұрын

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

@docsharmonicablues 8 ай бұрын

The Seydel is NOT a pentatonic harp -- it is a Richter tuned diatonic harp.

@brotherDougE1956 Ай бұрын

Oh, good to know.

@serfdogg 9 ай бұрын

Seydel makes low keys same price

@HoofHearted6 Жыл бұрын

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.

@brotherDougE1956 Ай бұрын

Might have to check out the PM. I like the other Zuzuki harps I’ve bought.