C.A. Seydel Söhne 1847 Lightning Ab

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C.A. Seydel Söhne 1847 Lightning Ab

C.A. Seydel Söhne

1847 Lightning Ab

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 536403
Model: 1847 Lightning Ab
Price: $130.90

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The 1847 Lightning Ab is a serious instrument for blues and rock players. Seydel's attention to detail – the stainless steel comb and reeds – delivers a fat, responsive tone with a surprising amount of clarity. It's a step up from entry-level harmonicas, offering professional feel and performance.

Product Description

  • C.A. Seydel Söhne 1847 Lightning Ab
  • Blues Harmonica
  • Key: Ab
  • Richter system
  • Polished comb made of solid stainless steel
  • Shiny stainless steel cover plates with special 1847 embossing
  • 20 Polished stainless steel reeds
  • Well balanced and fat sound
  • Incl. case and microfibre cleaning cloth
PROS
  • • Stainless steel comb eliminates moisture buildup, improving longevity.
  • • Solid stainless steel reeds offer exceptional responsiveness and tuning stability.
  • • The embossed cover plates add a touch of class and visual appeal.
  • • Well-balanced design facilitates comfortable playing for extended periods.
CONS
  • • The stainless steel comb can feel a bit 'slick' for players accustomed to wooden combs.
  • • The price point places it in a premium-priced category for diatonic harmonicas.
  • • Ab key limits versatility for genres outside blues, rock, and folk.

Product Video

Key Features

Key Ab
Holes 10
Reeds 20
Cover Material Stainless Steel
Comb Material Stainless Steel
Weight 78g

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stainless steel provides a brighter, more focused tone with less 'woody' resonance; it also resists moisture better, leading to more consistent playing.
The reeds are well-machined and respond well to bending techniques; however, like any harmonica, aggressive bending requires practice to avoid reed pops.
The Seydel offers a slightly more modern, brighter tone profile compared to the warmer, more traditional sound of a Special 20; both are excellent choices, but cater to different tonal preferences.

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