About Seydel

Blues legends James Cotton and Charlie Musselwhite endorse and play Seydel harps as do Mark Hummel, Bill Barrett, Wade Schuman, and a growing number of professionals. The amazing Howard Levy also often uses Seydel low tuned harmonicas. These are some of the best made harmonicas in the world.

Seydel is the oldest ongoing harmonica factory, having started in 1847, and it was Hohner's biggest competitor until after World War II, when it ended up on the wrong side of the Iron Curtain. It survived that period and is now coming into it's own again, but, unlike Hohner, this is a small factory still making harmonicas the old fashioned way, on old machinery, and by hand. However, they are taking the lead in innovation, being the only company so far to make a harmonica model with stainless steel reeds (The Seydel 1847). They take great pride in their work. I know, because I visited the factory in Germany and met the craftsmen there. Seydel is the only harmonica company making ALL their harmonicas and parts in Germany --and they are hand tuned!

I stock the most requested Seydel harmonicas and also can get whatever else you need in just a few days.  Download the whole catalogue to see more details and pictures, and also more products. Seydel Harmonicas are offered in a myriad of tunings, including whatever custom note lay out you request!

Diatonic Models:

Seydel Soloist: $29.95 A standard wood bodied 10 hole diatonic similar to a Marine Band or Blues Harp.  Sets of 7 include a 14 harp case and are $219.99.

Seydel Session: $29.95 A black plastic bodied harp similar to a Lee Oskar or Special 20, but sleeker in design.  $29.95 each.  Sets of 7 include one low tuned harp plus a 14 harp case and are $219.95  Minor keys, low tuned, and other tunings go for $39.95. Double low tuned are also available for $59.95 and you can also order custom tunings!

Seydel Soloist Pro: $39.95 Features a beautiful fully sealed wood comb, rounded holes. Sets of 7 include one low tuned Session (if desired) and a 14 harp case and are $269.95

Seydel Favorite: $54.95  This is an aluminum bodied harp similar to the Meisterklasse, but sleeker and with rounded edges.  Sets of 7 include one low tuned if desired and also a 14 harp case and are $369.95.

Seydel 1847: $89.95 These have stainless steel reeds.  No one else but Seydel has been able to do this!  The 1847 classic has a sealed wood body and the 1847 Silver has a white poly comb and is dishwasher safe!  The new Seydel 1847 Silver+ has a white ABS body with inlaid reedplates, ifor those who prefer that to the "sandwich" style construction. Sets of 7 include a 14 harp case and are $419.95.  Low keys are the same price.  Larger sets are also available at a discount.

Please enquire about custom configured sets!  If you want more than 7 we can make a set up for you with the set discount price!  If you prefer individual leather cases instead of the 14 harp case, that is avalable, as well.

Chromatic Models:

Chromatic Deluxe: $99.95 in C and $109.95 in other keys.  Custom tunings are also available. This 12 holed chromatic comes with a wood comb

Chromatic Standard:  12 hole 52.95 and 10 hole $45.95 This model is designed for playing out doors and has no wind savers, which tend to buzz in cold weather.  This model is not for everyone, but if you play at outdoor functions it may be just what you need!

Brand New Model: A Seydel Chromatic with Stainless Steel Reeds! The Seydel soxony is an amazing new chromatic with stainless steel reeds and a aluminum comb.  This top model is a beauty and sets new standards for chromatics!  $349.95

Click here to download the Seydel catalog in .pdf format

The Seydel web site is www.seydelusa.com.