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If they really want to get this thing "out there" I think they should probably start out with a more basic, cheaper version at give it an introduction price so a buncha people would "try it." If it flies, then come back with the "Deluxe Steel" (or whatever)
This appears to be in the same range as a Tombo Chromatic S-50, with similar setup. Except the sharp notes are in the lower rank rather than in the upper. If I were to get the Seydel, I would swap the plates top to bottom, as it makes more sense to me comparing it to a keyboard instrument.Another chromatic harmonica in roughly the same price range is the Suzuki Soprano Single (and its companion Suzuki Alto Solo). That is an all-blow chromatic harmonica set up exactly like a piano keyboard, with the "black-keyed" notes positioned above the naturals, whereas the others are essentially two solo diatonics in C and C# joined together. Among the three, the S-50 may be the easiest to play. (It's the only one of the three that I own.) The hole spacing on the other two may not allow fast playing; I'd like to see videos of both to discount my doubts.Tom
Quote from: Grizzly on June 18, 2021, 05:46:28 PMThis appears to be in the same range as a Tombo Chromatic S-50, with similar setup. Except the sharp notes are in the lower rank rather than in the upper. If I were to get the Seydel, I would swap the plates top to bottom, as it makes more sense to me comparing it to a keyboard instrument.Another chromatic harmonica in roughly the same price range is the Suzuki Soprano Single (and its companion Suzuki Alto Solo). That is an all-blow chromatic harmonica set up exactly like a piano keyboard, with the "black-keyed" notes positioned above the naturals, whereas the others are essentially two solo diatonics in C and C# joined together. Among the three, the S-50 may be the easiest to play. (It's the only one of the three that I own.) The hole spacing on the other two may not allow fast playing; I'd like to see videos of both to discount my doubts.TomI think it seems rather different from the models you mention. It's has both blow and draw notes, meaning a chrom player could stick to one row and feel totally at home. The ability to bend the D's and A's down half a step (or UP if you start on a bent note on the other row!) is also a big difference.But I agree a video would be informative! There are a few short sound clips on their page though, and I heard talk about Seydel going to give some presentation about it as part of the UK Chromatic Weekend. (tomorrow?) I'll try to catch that
If I were to get the Seydel, I would swap the plates top to bottom, as it makes more sense to me comparing it to a keyboard instrument.Tom
It needs Bebopped. Right Gary?
Quote from: beads on June 18, 2021, 09:28:38 PMIt needs Bebopped. Right Gary?It needs a button!
There is a video. Just click on video on the Seydel page. It's on YouTube. The only way I would buy one of these is if Seydel promised me the option to buy a mouthpiece and slide for $50 later so I could turn it into a standard chrome if I hated it. Otherwise too much money for an experiment.
I note that the Technical Data states:"solo tuning in C: the 12x2 channels ..."I believe this means that the Nonslider has 2 reeds per channel, as with a valved chromatic, which allows the playing of the bends and overblows (if you develop those skills) of a diatonic, as the Nonslider is valveless. It appears to rely on the elimination of the slider to create the desired airtightness. Chromatics like the Easttop valveless Forerunner use 1 compartment for each reed and thus do not have all the diatonic bends and overblows avialble to them. Is my understanding correct?
Interesting , i can't quite fathom how the angled holes of the mouthpiece work in conjunction with the comb-face... ?
