Review Seydel Saxony Chromatic Harmonica

The Origin of Sound - the SAXONY CHROMATIC - the first serial-produced chromatic harmonica with stainless steel reeds!



The SAXONY CHROMATIC has an unprecedented dynamic range and assertiveness combined with high durability - a dream for all players who, in addition to a very good sound, are looking for an outstandingly reliable instrument
The SAXONY CHROMATIC is one of our most popular chromatic harmonica models. Players worldwide appreciate the unique playing characteristics of the very durable and tuning stable stainless steel reeds. Due to the construction optimized for low air consumption, the player can achieve all nuances of sound ranging from soft to hard.

The SAXONY CHROMATIC has an unprecedented dynamic range and assertiveness combined with high durability - a dream for all players who, in addition to a very good sound, are looking for an outstandingly reliable instrument.



Technical details:

• Full, loud sound and fast tone response due to the stainless steel reeds: durable and stable in pitch even with heavy duty playing
Reliable valving - new windsaver material
• Less air-loss due to optimized reed plates made of German Silver - optimized flatness and extremely small tolerances between reeds and reed plate slots
• Silvered mouthpiece with round openings
• Improved slider package design* – optimized for air-tightness and comfortable action (*refer to tip 1 in the TIPs section)
• New matt cover plate surface – comfortable on the lips and glides easily during playing
• Cover plates opened wide at the back and crimped to allow the overtone-rich sound to spread out unhindered
• High precision manufactured aluminium comb – optimized for ideal tone-response, with design coating in metallic look

• in Solo- or Orchestra tuning - straight (upper plate C; lower plate C#)

The SAXONY CHROMATIC is a master’s instrument that fits professional demands. This harmonica opened a new dimension of SEYDEL's long tradition of making quality harmonicas. Timeless precision manufacturing, made in Klingenthal / SAXONY / Germany.