Blues Classic 1847 Harmonica C. The Seydel Blues Classic 1847 Harmonica is first serial-produced Richter-diatonic harmonica with stainless steel reeds. It represents many innovations. but fits all traditional demands - a master's instrument for maximum ambitions. The 1847 is the result of Seydel's 160-year of experience in manufacturing high-quality harmonicas. Key Features Full and loud, overtone-rich sound and extremely fast tone-response due to stainless steel reeds Very long durability and even with heavy duty playing - stainless steel reeds and stainless steel rivets Less air-loss due to fine-cut reedplates - optimized flatness and extremely small tolerances between reed and reedplate Beard- and lip-friendly - coverplates with rounded edges without any cuts at the mouthpiece and ergonomic built hole-openings and rounded dividers The overtone-rich sound can spread out undampened - covers made of extra strong stainless steel sheet (0.4mm), opened wide at the back and crimped and therefore a good stability and rounded edges moisture-proof, swelling-free maple-comb, sealed with multiple layers of food-safe finish