C.A. Seydel Söhne Saxony Orchestra Chromatic C

I have been using Hohner Chromatic Harmonicas for 60 years, and their lifespan leave a lot to be desired. I found myself requiring to buy a new one frequently, rather than having them repaired. Sticking reeds was always a problem, and in the end, the harmonica can be an expensive instrument over the years.

I decided to try a Seydel Chromatic, thinking it surely must last as long as the Hohner. I chose a 12 hole in C. The quality was excellent. I was surprised by how solidly it felt to handle, and the sound was superb.

Because of this I decided to buy a Seydel Sohne Saxony Orchestra 12 hole, and for the price, it is one of the best Harmonicas that I have ever played. Of all the Harmonicas that I have at the moment, this is the one I play the most.

I can only hope that it outlives the rest of my collection as it has proven to be the best of the whole lot. How long it will last remains to be seen, but so far it has been faultless, and I see no reason for that to change. Would I buy another one? Certainly. For what it costs, I cannot see anything to beat it.