Hohner Marine Band Crossover vs Seydel 1847 Classic
Two premium diatonics with sealed wooden combs. The Crossover has brass reeds on brass plates; the Seydel 1847 Classic has stainless steel reeds on German silver plates.
Side by side
- Type
- Hohner Marine Band Crossover: 10-hole diatonic
- Seydel 1847 Classic: 10-hole diatonic
- Reeds
- Hohner Marine Band Crossover: 20, brass
- Seydel 1847 Classic: Stainless steel
- Comb
- Hohner Marine Band Crossover: Bamboo, triple lacquered
- Seydel 1847 Classic: Sealed wood
- Reed plates
- Hohner Marine Band Crossover: Brass, 0.9 mm
- Seydel 1847 Classic: German silver
- Covers
- Hohner Marine Band Crossover: Stainless steel
- Seydel 1847 Classic: Stainless steel, wide open, flanged edges
- Tuning
- Hohner Marine Band Crossover: Richter
- Seydel 1847 Classic: Richter; Paddy Richter and low versions
- Keys
- Hohner Marine Band Crossover: High G, F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B, Bb, A, Ab, G
- Seydel 1847 Classic: Not stated by the maker
- Price tier
- Hohner Marine Band Crossover: $$$ Premium (over about $70)
- Seydel 1847 Classic: $$$ Premium (over about $70)
| Fact | Hohner Marine Band Crossover | Seydel 1847 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 10-hole diatonic | 10-hole diatonic |
| Reeds | 20, brass | Stainless steel |
| Comb | Bamboo, triple lacquered | Sealed wood |
| Reed plates | Brass, 0.9 mm | German silver |
| Covers | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, wide open, flanged edges |
| Tuning | Richter | Richter; Paddy Richter and low versions |
| Keys | High G, F#, F, E, Eb, D, Db, C, B, Bb, A, Ab, G | Not stated by the maker |
| Price tier | $$$ Premium (over about $70) | $$$ Premium (over about $70) |
Which one for you?
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Choose the Hohner Marine Band Crossover if
- you want the Marine Band layout and sound
- you want high G among the keys
- you already play Marine Bands and like their feel
Choose the Seydel 1847 Classic if
- you bend hard and want stainless steel reeds
- you want spare parts sold by the maker
- you want wide-open covers
Questions
- Do stainless steel reeds last longer than brass?
- Seydel calls its stainless steel reeds corrosion-free and long-lasting. How long any reed lasts also depends on how hard you play and bend.
- Are both combs sealed?
- Yes. The Crossover's bamboo comb is triple lacquered and the 1847 Classic's wooden comb is sealed.
Sources
Price tiers are approximate US street prices, checked October 2026.