Just got two Pro Harps one in A and G. So far I’m loving them the colour scheme is awesome and the lacquered covers are so smooth. They honestly feel like some sort of rock version of the Special 20. Great for Tom Petty songs since he primarily used it alongside the Special 20. I wish the Pro Harp got more love because I barely seem them being talked about.
Overall ratings:
Design 8.5/10 Colour scheme is great but the front vents I don’t really like (I prefer the vintage version from the 90s with the Special 20 vents).
Responsiveness 10/10 Super great projection because of the front vents, airtight and minimal air required for this one for a great sound.
This is clearly a more style oriented harp like I mentioned earlier. It is definitely not supposed to be a blues harp. it’s the best for rock or mellow stuff.
Overall rating: 9.5/10 This is probably the best harp I’ve ever bought. I cannot touch my $15 Fender Blues Deluxe anymore because of it. I might try the Special 20 out but I’m not really sure if there’s a major difference.
Hello, my name is Jason and I am a Harmonica purchasing addict. i’m happy to say I haven’t bought a new harmonica in about a week and a half. I did buy some new reeds and slot screws.
I’ve been playing almost three months and have accumulated a few harps, Along the way!
Wow! You’ve been playing for only three months and have this big of a collection already? Kudos to you, my friend. I remember having only four Special 20s during my first year of playing (mainly because I was in high school at the time and couldn’t afford to get many harps) with the keys being in C, Bb, D, and Ab (I really liked how the Ab sounded, that’s why I got it so early on). It’s even more impressive consider you have so many Seydels.
I tend to really dive right in, and live whatever hobby I am doing, I have quite a few now! From surfing to Riding trails on mountain bikes (without electronic assist), snowboarding, and skating. I am genuinely that same kid who wanted all the toys but didn’t have the means. But now I am an adult, and F YEAH! (Sort of 45) Plus, harmonicas are so much cheaper than a surfboard and a wetsuit; all those harmonicas haven’t even come close to a custom surfboard order, so my wife fully supports the harmonica habit. I started with Horner, but I wanted to see what all the fuss was about these Seydels, so I bought the Blue Steel summer edition. I had a horrible time breaking them in, and the paint was chipping off. I spoke with customer service at Sydel, they took care of the covers, and I started an open conversation with one of the guys there. He helped me get through my buyer’s remorse lol. I do say now that they are broken, and they’re wonderful to play and sound great. 1847 silvers obviously sound great. However, I do prefer the. The Marine Band Deluxe or the regular Marine Band for their sound and how easy they are to play. Happy New Year’s. Ps. I enjoy playing harmonica—period! Cheers, happy New Year’s.
Only difference between a man and a boy is the price of our toys. Enjoy em as you cannot take anything with you. 69 and I still play with trains and planes as well as my harps. Only ones I play are Hohner Crossovers and Rockets.
Just wish I started playing the harp when my first planes and trains arrived.
All my harps are Seydel never had a problem with them. Once gapped they are even better. Much better quality than Hohner IMO crappy plastic combs on Hohner harps. On the Seydel silver the comb is solid not a hollow out piece of plastic. Some of the cheaper Chinese Harps are just as good. It’s a bit like the guitar world where Fender and Gibson trade on past reputation same goes for Hohner. Just my opinion.
