C.A. Seydel Söhne Big Six Folk
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C.A. Seydel Söhne
Big Six Folk
Product Info
Article Number:
224165
Brand:
C.A. Seydel Söhne
Model:
Big Six Folk
Category:
Diatonic Harmonicas
Price:
$36.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Seydel Big Six Folk is a surprisingly capable instrument for traditional folk tunes and experimenting with unique sounds. Its sealed maple comb offers good playability, and the steel reeds provide a bright, classic tone. It’s a great entry point into the world of lower-register harmonicas, especially for players seeking a durable and affordable option with a little extra character.
Product Description
- C.A. Seydel Söhne Big Six Folk
- Big Six Folk Harmonica
- Tuning: C
- The Big Six Folk is a normal diatonic harmonica in C (channels 4-9 one octave lower = 12 notes) and suitable for playing traditional songs
- Fully-sealed wooden comb body made of maple
- Great sound thanks to the steel tuning reeds known from our top model
- the 1847
- With fastening eyelet for lanyard (included)
- Packed in a tin box
- which at first glance is just packaging
- but at second glance serves as a resonator for many sound effects
- With the Big Six
- the music comes naturally
PROS
- • Maple comb provides excellent breath control and airtightness.
- • Steel reeds deliver a bright, responsive tone reminiscent of Seydel's 1847.
- • The included lanyard eyelet adds practicality for performance and travel.
- • Tin box resonator creates unique percussive and ambient effects.
CONS
- • Limited to C tuning restricts versatility for diverse musical styles.
- • The Big Six's size can be unwieldy for smaller hands or beginners.
- • Steel reeds, while bright, might lack the mellow warmth of plastic-comb harmonicas.
Product Video
Key Features
Key
C
Holes
6
Reeds
12 (steel)
Cover Material
Brass
Comb Material
Maple
Weight
Approximately 75g
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s significantly lower in pitch and has a fuller, more resonant tone, acting almost like a bass harmonica.
Like all wood, it can, but the sealed construction helps mitigate this; regular drying after use is still recommended.
While designed for folk, its bright tone can be adapted for blues and rock, though its lower range limits certain techniques.
