Seydel Customizers?
Hi Winslow
I've become a big fan of the Seydel 1847 with wood comb. I really love the profile especially if you put some sessions shaped covers on it. Super ergonomic and just really great playing and sounding But the reason I am writing is to ask if you have Any recommendations for a customizer that specializes in these steel reed wonders. I have some from Ben Bouman FROM across the pond and 1 special harmonica from Joh Harl. Unfortunately I learned to day Jon is no longer accepting orders. I have had that harmonica a year and I've been saving to get a set and now that I have the money - bad timing I guess. Coincidently about the same day Joe Spiers announces he is not longer taking custom orders and focusing on a repair based business model.
It it seems most people specialize in th MB platform and that is reasonable enough but the common comment seems to be "they are different animals " When asking about Seydels.
i was hoping with your experience and network you might make some recommendations.
thanks for any information and suggestions.
Best,
Andrew
Hi Winslow
I've been in contact with Burke T and he has been working with the steel reeds. sorry if I should have mentioned that..
i found him on Joe Spiers site as he is doing some overlow repair for Joe. thanks for passing any other information along
best,
Andrew
Hmm, that's two names from the top of the list. Someone who has been working closely with John Harl is Burke Trieschemann. I don't know, however, whether Burke has been working with steel-reeded Seydels. Let me ask him.