Nice, I also play diminished-tuned harps. I have 3, 2 of which are Seydel. The only thing I play these days is a Seydel Non-Slider in diminished tuning. It's half-valved, can bend 1/2 step on all reeds. No slider sound or maintenance required. (I also have the acrylic red, it's pretty cool looking.)
Awesome. I bought the Deluxe Steel in the same tuning half a year ago. But I don't play it that often because I mostly prefer having draw bends. However, I have yet to find a harp that has enough notes on it and has a very good response. Maybe I'll get a custom-tuned Crossover from Hohner just to try it out and I wanted to get all 3 different layouts anyway. Do you know what the difference is between the Saxony and the Deluxe Steel other than the more open cover plates?
I think the only difference is the mouthpiece assembly and the aluminum comb. I was considering getting a Deluxe Steel as a backup but I'm not sure I want to give up the slide assembly on the Saxony. It's suppose to be an upgrade and more air tight. To confirm your Deluxe Steel chromatic is tuned to G diminished?
@@MattWatsonHarmonica I still play it. It is a good instrument in perfect condition. (Actually, I just centered a reed which was one of the things which kept me from playing it.) I expect it to last for decades and I don't have any use for money at the moment so I don't have any intention of selling it. Thus, for the moment I have to decline your offer but thank you.
Funny, this is a very quiet slide. I don't hear it when I'm playing acoustic or with a band. This instrument plays like a dream. Glad you like you T1040.
@@MattWatsonHarmonica It would be, what I'm saying is based on what I listened to in this very video. The slider was making much noise when you took the instrument out and played with it @3:50
