C.A. Seydel Söhne 1847 Classic Low E
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C.A. Seydel Söhne
1847 Classic Low E
Product Info
Article Number:
224124
Brand:
C.A. Seydel Söhne
Model:
1847 Classic Low E
Category:
Diatonic Harmonicas
Price:
$86.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 1847 Classic Low E is a solid choice for blues and rock players looking for a durable, responsive harmonica. Seydel’s stainless steel reed tech really shines here, giving you a powerful, clear tone with excellent tuning stability—it’s a workhorse that’ll hold up to serious playing.
Product Description
- C.A. Seydel Söhne 1847 Classic Low E
- 1847 Classic Blues Harmonica
- Tuning: Low E
- 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 highly durable
- 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
- Including case and microfibre cleaning cloth
PROS
- • Stainless steel reeds deliver exceptional durability and tuning stability.
- • Walnut comb with food-safe lacquer provides moisture resistance and a warm tone.
- • Low E tuning expands blues and cross-harp possibilities significantly.
- • Optimized reed spacing allows for easier bending and expressive playing.
CONS
- • Walnut comb, while warm-sounding, can be prone to minor finish wear over time.
- • The stainless steel reeds may lack the 'vintage' feel of traditional brass reeds.
- • While versatile, it's primarily suited for blues, rock, and folk—not classical.
Product Video
Key Features
Key
Low E
Holes
10
Reeds
Stainless Steel
Cover Material
Brass
Comb Material
Walnut
Weight
Approximately 7.5 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stainless steel offers a brighter, more consistent tone with less 'vintage' character; it's a bit more modern and precise.
The lacquer helps, but heavy sweating or frequent cleaning can eventually dull the walnut finish; a regular wipe-down helps preserve it.
Low E opens up cross-harp possibilities and gives a deeper, more resonant tone, but limits its usability for some folk or classical styles.
