C.A. Seydel Söhne De Luxe Steel Orchestra C
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C.A. Seydel Söhne
De Luxe Steel Orchestra C
Product Info
Article Number:
459232
Brand:
C.A. Seydel Söhne
Model:
De Luxe Steel Orchestra C
Category:
Chromatic Harmonicas
Price:
$295.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This De Luxe Steel Orchestra is a serious instrument, a step down from the Saxony but still incredibly refined. It's built for orchestral work, classical pieces, and players who need a full, powerful tone with exceptional response. If you’re a professional or dedicated student seeking a high-quality chromatic with a focused sound, this is an excellent choice.
Product Description
- C.A. Seydel Söhne De Luxe Steel Orchestra C
- Chromatic Harmonica in C
- The 'little sister' of top model SAXONY Chromatic
- 48 Stainless steel reeds
- Full
- loud sound and fast tone response
- Solo tuning: 12 Channels correspond to three full octaves
- equally tempered with a' = 443 Hz
- Less air consumption due to tolerance-optimized reed-plates made of nickel silver with very good flatness
- Galvanic silver plated mouthpiece with round channel openings and crescent-shaped cross-section for better haptics and very good gliding properties
- Stable
- corrosion-free stainless steel sound covers
- Includes case
PROS
- • Stainless steel reeds deliver exceptional projection and clarity.
- • Nickel silver comb provides excellent flatness and air seal.
- • Galvanic silver mouthpiece offers smooth, effortless playability.
- • Stable stainless steel covers resist damage and maintain tone.
CONS
- • Solo tuning limits versatility for certain genres beyond classical and orchestral.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
- • The stainless steel covers can create a slightly 'metallic' overtone for some tastes.
Product Video
Key Features
Key
C
Holes
12
Reeds
48
Cover Material
Stainless Steel
Comb Material
Nickel Silver
Weight
7.3 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'solo' tuning prioritizes a clean, equally tempered scale, which differs from the more 'bluesy' tuning found on many standard chromatics; it's geared towards classical accuracy.
Seydel's tolerance-optimized reed plates and nickel silver comb construction minimize warping, offering a more stable and consistent playing experience than cheaper plastic comb harmonicas.
While stainless steel offers durability, it can impart a slightly more metallic overtone. This is subtle, but players accustomed to brass covers might perceive a difference in tone color.
