Hey Slim - that’s so ironic, because I chose the 1847 based on your advice that they’re much better than the Session Steels, but also because of a mistake I made:
I had thought the PowerBender tuned harp I bought was a Session Steel (because it has an orange comb) but when I went back to it again, I realized it’s actually a KONSHENG! LOL. I have a key of G PowerBender (Konsheng) and I don’t like the way the -2" sends on it. Also, adapting to the tuning has been very challenging for me. I think it’s more intuitive for flautists than guitarists?
On the other hand, my WildeTuned 1847 arrived yesterday and I LOVE IT!! I mean I love the way it sounds, the responsiveness, bendability, and I really love Wilde tuning, man!
This harmonica takes the “To sound great in 2nd position draw-more-than-you-blow” principle to the NEXT LEVEL! If only I could inhale forever and never run out of room in my lungs!
My only complaint is it’s the tin sandwich style, and I was having so much fun, I played for about an hour without stopping and that reed plate really made the inside of my bottom lips sore. Both lips, but especially the bottom for some reason.
I’m guessing the Session Steel might be easier on the lips in addition to being cheaper. What do you think @Slim?