C.A. Seydel Söhne 1847 Classic LBb

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C.A. Seydel Söhne 1847 Classic LBb

C.A. Seydel Söhne

1847 Classic LBb

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 386429
Model: 1847 Classic LBb
Price: $86.90

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This Seydel 1847 Classic LBb is a serious blues harp. The stainless steel reeds give it a bright, powerful voice that cuts through a mix, and the sealed walnut comb means it'll hold up to some serious playing. It's a great choice for blues players looking for a robust, reliable instrument with a unique voicing.

Product Description

  • C.A. Seydel Söhne 1847 Classic LBb
  • Blues Harmonica
  • Tuning: Low Bb
  • Richter system
  • The first series-produced Richter harmonica with stainless steel reeds
  • A light and fast tone response creates a full
  • loud and overtone rich sound
  • Stability in tuning and high durability
  • even with heavy use
  • Significantly less air consumption due to reed plates produced with precise blanking and piercing techniques
  • Optimised flatness and minimal tolerances between reeds and reed plates
  • The walnut comb is sealed with several layers of food safe lacquer
  • making it swell free and impervious to moisture
  • Case and microfibre cleaning cloth included
PROS
  • • Stainless steel reeds offer exceptional durability and tuning stability.
  • • Walnut comb with food-safe lacquer resists swelling and moisture.
  • • Low Bb tuning delivers a rich, powerful blues tone.
  • • Optimized reed spacing allows for easy bending and expressive playing.
CONS
  • • The LBb tuning is less versatile than standard C or A harmonicas.
  • • Walnut comb, while excellent, might be a bit thick for some players.
  • • Stainless steel reeds can produce a slightly 'modern' tone, lacking vintage warmth.

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Key Features

Key Low Bb
Holes 10
Reeds Stainless Steel
Cover Material Brass
Comb Material Walnut
Weight Approximately 75g

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stainless steel reeds offer a more focused and slightly brighter tone than brass, with quicker response, but some players may miss the warmer, more complex overtones of brass.
While it's not inherently harder, the lower tuning requires more breath control and can feel different, so some beginners might prefer starting with a standard C or A harmonica first.
The sealed comb prevents moisture absorption, which helps maintain consistent reed response and prevents the comb from affecting the tone – it provides a cleaner, more direct sound.

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