Elk River Harmoniicas 1847 page

Behold, the 1847

This harmonica's trademark is its stainless steel reeds. All
harmonica makers have wanted to make this harmonica for
years, but have been unable to overcome the production and
design nightmares of making a precision reed out of steel,
instead of the traditional softer brass. Seydel is the first
company to introduce a commercially-viable steel reed
harmonica.

Seydel has been working on this for decades, but only recently
had the resources to bring it to fruition. This harmonica is
helping Seydel make a name for itself and prove what German
engineering is still capable of.

To overcome the design challenges, Seydel had to basically
reinvent the harmonica. They had to sit down and say ''OK,
what's the best way to make a 5 blow?,'' etc. I don't think that's
been done since the 1850s and even if it had brass reeds, the
1847 would be a remarkable instrument.

It has the maple comb designed for the Solist Pro - the wood
body is ground on two planes to make a uniquely shaped hole
opening that not only makes playing easier, but gives the comb
teeth added strength. That also made it possible for Seydel to
put screws through the comb teeth, achieving an air-tightness
previously known only to plastic body models. The comb is fully
sealed, making it impervious to moisture.

The first thing a player will notice about this instrument is how
incredibly loud it is. The 1847 features a thick, steel,
chrome-plated cover with an open back for added resonance.
Seydel also discovered a way to cut the reedplate slots to better
tolerances for added volume and response.

Seydel 1847
Classic and Silver:
Incredibly loud volume.
Amazing response and tone.
Setting a new standard in harmonica
longevity and playability.

Keys: A, B, Bb, C, Db, D, Eb, E, F
and G, Low C, Low Db, Low D, Low
Eb, Low E, Low F and Low F#
(more to come!).... $89.95

Set of five, comes with 14-harp case.... $419.95

Also available 1847 Silver, white plastic comb,
German silver reedplate, corrosion-free rivets
and screws, dishwasher safe, same price.

Click here for ordering
information

HERE'S HOW IT SOUNDS:

Here is me playing it fast, you can hear how it
responds well in a deep, fast bend, it's almost
effortless. Click here for that sample, on the
the song that automatically loads, ''Pinch Quick
Road,'' I'm using an 1847 in C.

Click here to hear Ben Bouman play it. If you
look on the Accessories page, you'll see the
backing track CD, where you play along with
Ben's band, The Marble Tones. Ben also makes
the Beta harp.