This
is the newsletter from C.A. SEYDEL SÖHNE where we keep
you informed about all the latest harmonica happenings.
New:
The SYMPHONY 48 Chromatic ORCHESTRA with an extended low register!
The
new ORCHESTRA-tuning in the key of C (with polished Stainless
Steel reeds) starts with the G3 below standard C4 - the figure below
shows the comparison with the usual Solo tuning:
Discover
the newly developed springless slider system: We replaced
the traditional slider spring mechanism with an ingenious magnet
system where two repelling magnets serve for an extra smooth, low
friction, fast and accurate slider action.
Out
of the blue: a new SEYDEL Blues model - the 1847 LIGHTNING
The
1847 LIGHTNING is made without compromise: the best components
available and SEYDELs masterly craftsmanship were used to
build this harmonica lovers dream.
For
the first time we provide a harmonica with polished stainless
steel reeds. Furthermore the
1847 LIGHTNING has with a solid stainless steel comb.
The
new 1847 LIGHTNING impresses with a beautifully ballanced
fat tone and is available in the seven most commonly used keys:
G, A, Bb, C, D, E, and F.
We
are happy to announce the new CD from SEYDEL endorser Mark Hummel
- this what some critics say about the CD:
"Harmonica-ace
Mark Hummel has released a new album deeply rooted in American music
but striking the ear as contemporary for its timeless lyrical themes "
(Morton Shlabotnik/Shepherd's Express)
"Mr.
Hummel plants his play firmly in vintage blues ground, paying tribute
to the 30s and 40s sounds from which the classic postwar
Chicago blues era would spawn. The tracks with the DBS [Deep Basement
Shakers] are good-timey in nature, Mr. Hs spirited play punctuated
by the precocious play of percussionist Dave Eagle. Solid takes
from this lineup include Robert Nighthawks 'Pepper Mama',
Sonny Boy (John Lee) Williamsons 'Cut That Out' and the minor-keyed
instrumental 'Breathtaking Blues'. The final three tracks, featuring
Mr. [Joe] Beard on vocals, are of a more intense character, particularly
Hummels composition 'Say You Will'." (Duane Verh/Roots
Music Report)
"...a
new smoky shack-shaking record" (Aaron Davis/Sacramento Bee)
"Harmonica-ace
Mark Hummel has released a new album deeply rooted in American music
but striking the ear as contemporary for its timeless lyrical themes "
(Morton Shlabotnik/Shepherd's Express)
This
year's NAMM Show in Anaheim/California/USA was a big success!
We
say thank you to all visitors at our booth! A very special thanks
goes to our endorsers for their music and a lot of fruitfull talks
- namely PT Gazell, Peter Madcat Ruth, Mark Hummel, Rob Stone,
Ross Garren and some more. You gave us important feedback about
our new 1847 LIGHTNING with polished stainless steel reeds:
the new instrument was received with great enthusiasm.