C.A. Seydel Söhne Session Steel LDb

Probably the best harmonica I've ever played! So tight and dialed in so perfectly. Easy overblows. Bens are smooth and precise. Takes a little practice to get used to the precision, but a total dream to play!

These sound as good as their reputation indicates. They also look nice, but I am a little bummed. I bought four standard keys and two arrived with 2nd or 3rd hole draw issues. I returned the worst one and was sent a replacement in the same basic condition though it worked a little better. All troubl… Read more

When I was a teenager, 50 years or so ago, a Hohner Blues Harp cost about $5. Now they're over $50. These Seydels are better harps and cost even more. If I were rich, all my harps would be Seydels. This instrument is loud enough, bends notes easily, handles the blues well, doesn't snag my moustache.… Read more

This harmonica is quite thick at the mouth. The holes a rather small with wide spline making it very easy to play single notes. The best for single notes by far. However, it has a lot of resistance which requires a lot of effort to play. The tone is mellow, not raspy.