1847 Classic Harmonica (PowerBender Tuning)

The Seydel 1847 Classic PowerBender is a diatonic harmonica with an alternative tuning that provides draw bends across the upper octave.

Features and Use

• PowerBender tuning alters the standard Richter layout, replacing overdraws and upper-register blow bends with available draw bends.
• Upper-octave draw notes can be bent down by at least a semitone.
• Channels 1 through 5 retain standard breathing patterns, with the blow note always lower than the draw note.
• Supports playing in 1st through 6th, 11th, and 12th positions across styles including blues, jazz, rock, and folk.
• Precision-cut reedplate channels support quick response and low air consumption.

Construction and Materials

• Stainless steel reeds produce a full, overtone-rich sound.
• Features a sturdy maple comb treated with a food-safe sealant to prevent swelling.
• Built with stainless steel coverplates, screws, and rivets, plus German silver reedplates, for complete corrosion resistance.
• Wide-open coverplates with flanged edges and no side vents project the sound directly forward.

Who This Is For

• Harmonica players seeking an alternative approach to traditional Richter tuning.

Available Configurations

• Keys: Available in A, Bb, C, D, G, and Low F.

Most players add:

Harmonica Cleaning Cloth (Microfiber Micropore)

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$3.09

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