| Lee Oskar Harmonica, Major Key of B Flat | 
| Brand: Lee Oskar Harmonicas
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $52.95
Buy New: $27.99
as of 9/9/2010 11:39 CDT details
New (10) from $27.99
Seller: The Instrument Store
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 3,863
Color: metallic
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 2.2 x 5 x 2.2
Major DiatonicTHE TRADITIONALBLUES TUNING.The Major Diatonic harmonica is the most commonly used tuning for playing Blues, Rock, Country Folk & Jazz.Major Diatonic harps are produced by several manufacturers using various names such as Blues Harp, Marine Band, Golden Melody, Big River, Special 20, Pro Harp, Folk Master, Star Performer, etc.Although the cover plates are stamped with a variety of different names for marketing purposes, all of these harmonicas have the exact same notation layou
Warranty: None
MPN: 1910-Bb
Model: 1910
UPC: 642945100119
EAN: 0642945100119
Release Date: August 27, 2010 (New: Last 30 Days)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
The Major Diatonic harmonica is the most commonly used tuning for playing Blues, Rock, Country Folk & Jazz. Major Diatonic harps are produced by several manufacturers using various names such as Blues Harp, Marine Band, Golden Melody, Big River, Special 20, Pro Harp, Folk Master, Star Performer, etc. Although the cover plates are stamped with a variety of different names for marketing purposes, all of these harmonicas have the exact same notation layout as the Lee Oskar Major Diatonic. The most important difference is in the quality of materials, construction, design and sound. Lee Oskars are the best harmonicas in the world, and that's not just our opinion. All over the world, professional players prefer Lee Oskar Harps over any other brand.
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A little week August 3, 2010
Sounds good , really as all OSKARS do......" BUT " Of all the KEYS of HARPS I've played...the LEE OSKARS key Bb, breaks faster then all of them. I wear these out. TWO months and there done. I don't know why, they just don't last. Other OSKERS do last. LEE needs to work on these Bb keys.
 Mine Don't Leak Air March 12, 2010
Michael D. Williams (Southern California)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I own several Lee Oskar Harmonicas. I don't have a problem with them leaking air at all. I can't help but wonder if J. Cohen happened to just get a damaged one. Leaking air is very strange for a plastic combed Harmonica. And I feel they sound great for their price, $24-27. I too like to try different brands and models of Harmonicas. I've had mixed luck with models of Hohner. The wood comb "Marine Band" has a nice warm tone and bends notes easily but I must be too rough on them and they go quickly out of tune. Suzuki all metal "Pro Master" harmonicas are extremely well made and sound clear, precise, but cool, and cost double a Lee Oskar. My favorite harmonicas are Seydel, they sound beautiful. Even though they have been around since 1847 they are not as well known to Americans because Seydel happened to be on the wrong side of the border in what was during the cold war, East Germany. Seydel "Blues Session" harps are hand made, and cost about $39-45. For a price, Seydel makes harps in many different weird tunings. I have a few very interesting ones aside from "major diatonic." But Suzuki and Seydel make even more expensive models. Hohner also makes really nice expensive harps that I could only dream of playing. I'd urge J. Cohen to give Lee Oskar another chance and also try a Seydel!
Blues harmonicas May 31, 2009
B. Hoyt (USA)
Lee Oskar harmonicas are very well made and finished off nicely. They have a nice "bright" sound and there are no rough edges or corners like Honers. Lee Oskar's are one of the lightest harmonicas on the market and easy to clean or replace the reeds when necessary. For the money they are one of the best harmonicas you can buy.
 A real disappointment! December 1, 2008
J. Cohen
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased a Lee Oskar harp in Bb after hearing rave reviews for the brand. I've been playing harp for a few years now and was willing to try Lee Oskar in my quest to try out as many brands as I could. Boy, was I disappointed! The harp sounds little better than a $3 toy harmonica. The tone is atrocious, the comb leaks far too much air, and I cannot get any volume out of the thing. Some people swear by Lee Oskar, and that's fine for them. For me, I'm sticking with Hohner and Suzuki.
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