1847 Classic Easy Third Harmonica (Walnut Comb)

The Seydel 1847 Classic Easy Third harmonica features an alternative tuning tailored for minor blues, folk music, and fast, melody-focused playing.

Features and Use

• Built with an Easy Third tuning layout at a 443Hz base frequency, altering just two notes from standard Richter tuning.
• Manufactured from scratch in equal temperament, providing accurate double notes (fifths and octaves) and full minor draw chords.
• Supports fast, melody-oriented playing in major and minor keys without requiring advanced bending techniques.
• Combines the direct response of a traditional diatonic with a sound profile reminiscent of chromatic harmonicas.

Construction and Materials

• Fitted with 20 stainless steel reeds and 1mm nickel silver reed plates.
• Fine-cut channel tolerances promote quick response and efficient air consumption.
• Wide-open, stainless steel coverplates with flanged edges and no braces encourage undamped sound projection.
• Constructed with a 6mm walnut wood comb, completely sealed with a food-safe finish to prevent moisture swelling.
• Built with stainless steel screws and rivets for complete corrosion resistance.
• Weighs 76g with physical dimensions of 102 x 29 x 19 mm.

Included Items

• Black folding box
• Cleaning cloth

Who This Is For

• Ideal for musicians playing Irish or Scottish folk, minor blues, jazz, pop, reggae, and funk.
• The Easy Third layout is a practical choice for players who want intuitive melodic phrasing without relying heavily on difficult bends.

Available Configurations

• Keys: A, Bb, C, D, G, LD (Low D), LF (Low F)

Most players add:

Harmonica Cleaning Cloth (Microfiber Micropore)

Seydel

$3.09

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