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Seydel Session Steel coverplate swap

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Sat, 12/21/2013 - 11:02
BCurtis
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I recently purchased a set of Seydel Session Steels. I can play them OK, but the taller coverplates are a bit awkward as compared to the SP20s and MBs I usually play. I had heard of some players swapping out the cover plates for lower profile ones (like 1847 or soloist pro coverplates). I am trying to determine whether to swap them out and if so, with what. Anybody have experience on this a far as what covers will fit and would be on par with the feel of an SP20? Also if I decide to swap them out what I should know as far as being able to take them apart and put them back together. I am fairly handy, but want to make sure I don't miss something and mess up my harps.

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Brian

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Tue, 12/24/2013 - 16:41
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I have Seydel Session Steel

I have Seydel Session Steel with 1847 covers on them.  Direct fit.

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Tue, 12/24/2013 - 17:53
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Thanks

Thanks

I had heard of someone using the 1847 covers, but wasn't sure if it worked OK. Seydel sells cover plate sets on their site. Definitely something to consider. I'll investigate them some more.

Brian

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Fri, 01/10/2014 - 03:02
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Jon M Harl
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Cover plate screws

The screws for the cover plates take a PoziDrive 0 screwdriver. The reed plates take a PoziDrive 1. You can purchase them at wiha tools. 

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Fri, 01/10/2014 - 17:00
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Thanks

Thanks Jon

Haven't decided yet what to do. However all the info has been useful as I try to decide.

Brian

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