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The radically different harp design grew out of Lee's frustration with the lack of quality and consistency in the mouth harps of the day. The design also benefited from Oskar's insights as a seasoned recording and touring pro. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tThe Dane's Design \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tCentral to Oskar's design is a smooth plastic comb that doesn't swell like traditional wood combs. Aside from being easier to keep clean, the plastic comb is impervious to the swelling of conventional harmonica wood combs that can tear up the player's lips. By making affordable replacement reed plates available, Oskar's harps can be easily refurbished. You no longer need to toss out a harmonica because a reed or two has gone south. Replacement reed plates are available for every model in the Lee Oskar harmonica lineup and installation is easy since they mount to the comb with just three self-tapping screws. 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The radically different harp design grew out of Lee's frustration with the lack of quality and consistency in the mouth harps of the day. The design also benefited from Oskar's insights as a seasoned recording and touring pro. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tThe Dane's Design \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tCentral to Oskar's design is a smooth plastic comb that doesn't swell like traditional wood combs. Aside from being easier to keep clean, the plastic comb is impervious to the swelling of conventional harmonica wood combs that can tear up the player's lips. By making affordable replacement reed plates available, Oskar's harps can be easily refurbished. You no longer need to toss out a harmonica because a reed or two has gone south. Replacement reed plates are available for every model in the Lee Oskar harmonica lineup and installation is easy since they mount to the comb with just three self-tapping screws. The reed plates have wide chambers and narrow dividers for faster, easier playing. A precision-molded, recessed bed holds the reed plate securely to prevent air leakage and project a bigger sound. The corrosion-proof, stainless steel cover plates are also engineered for excellent projection and tone. (Replacement cover plates are also available.) Lee Oskar harmonicas are tuned to 441-plus hertz for a brighter sound. With equal tuning by octaves, Lee Oskar harps have excellent intonation for blowing highly articulate, single-note leads. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tMore Keys and Modes \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tLee's innovation didn't stop with a better-designed harp. Recognizing the need for harmonicas tuned in other than the major and natural minor diatonic scales, he introduced the Melody Maker and Harmonic Minor series that make it easier to play melodies difficult if not impossible to play with a standard diatonic harmonica. Another indication of Oskar's hard-won knowledge as a touring pro: Each harp is clearly marked in bright white on both ends with its first- and second-position (straight and cross-harp) keys. Each harmonica box is color-coded according to its series and also displays its key prominently. 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The radically different harp design grew out of Lee's frustration with the lack of quality and consistency in the mouth harps of the day. The design also benefited from Oskar's insights as a seasoned recording and touring pro. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tThe Dane's Design \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tCentral to Oskar's design is a smooth plastic comb that doesn't swell like traditional wood combs. Aside from being easier to keep clean, the plastic comb is impervious to the swelling of conventional harmonica wood combs that can tear up the player's lips. By making affordable replacement reed plates available, Oskar's harps can be easily refurbished. You no longer need to toss out a harmonica because a reed or two has gone south. Replacement reed plates are available for every model in the Lee Oskar harmonica lineup and installation is easy since they mount to the comb with just three self-tapping screws. The reed plates have wide chambers and narrow dividers for faster, easier playing. A precision-molded, recessed bed holds the reed plate securely to prevent air leakage and project a bigger sound. The corrosion-proof, stainless steel cover plates are also engineered for excellent projection and tone. (Replacement cover plates are also available.) Lee Oskar harmonicas are tuned to 441-plus hertz for a brighter sound. With equal tuning by octaves, Lee Oskar harps have excellent intonation for blowing highly articulate, single-note leads. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tMore Keys and Modes \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tLee's innovation didn't stop with a better-designed harp. Recognizing the need for harmonicas tuned in other than the major and natural minor diatonic scales, he introduced the Melody Maker and Harmonic Minor series that make it easier to play melodies difficult if not impossible to play with a standard diatonic harmonica. Another indication of Oskar's hard-won knowledge as a touring pro: Each harp is clearly marked in bright white on both ends with its first- and second-position (straight and cross-harp) keys. Each harmonica box is color-coded according to its series and also displays its key prominently. 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The reed plates have wide chambers and narrow dividers for faster, easier playing. A precision-molded, recessed bed holds the reed plate securely to prevent air leakage and project a bigger sound. The corrosion-proof, stainless steel cover plates are also engineered for excellent projection and tone. (Replacement cover plates are also available.) Lee Oskar harmonicas are tuned to 441-plus hertz for a brighter sound. With equal tuning by octaves, Lee Oskar harps have excellent intonation for blowing highly articulate, single-note leads. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tMore Keys and Modes \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tLee's innovation didn't stop with a better-designed harp. 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The reed plates have wide chambers and narrow dividers for faster, easier playing. A precision-molded, recessed bed holds the reed plate securely to prevent air leakage and project a bigger sound. The corrosion-proof, stainless steel cover plates are also engineered for excellent projection and tone. (Replacement cover plates are also available.) Lee Oskar harmonicas are tuned to 441-plus hertz for a brighter sound. With equal tuning by octaves, Lee Oskar harps have excellent intonation for blowing highly articulate, single-note leads. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tMore Keys and Modes \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tLee's innovation didn't stop with a better-designed harp. Recognizing the need for harmonicas tuned in other than the major and natural minor diatonic scales, he introduced the Melody Maker and Harmonic Minor series that make it easier to play melodies difficult if not impossible to play with a standard diatonic harmonica. Another indication of Oskar's hard-won knowledge as a touring pro: Each harp is clearly marked in bright white on both ends with its first- and second-position (straight and cross-harp) keys. Each harmonica box is color-coded according to its series and also displays its key prominently. 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The former Animals singer had been a focal point for War on early hits like \"Spill The Wine.\" The band's eclectic and fluent mix of genres proved a rich fount leading to a string of '70s and '80s hits, usually with Oskar's distinctive harp riffs providing the signature sound. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tSmooth plastic comb's easy on lips\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tAll components are easily replaceable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tProduces bright tone with plenty of volume\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lee Oskar","offers":[{"title":"New | On Order","offer_id":46168394039579,"sku":"1910HCM","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9049\/3723\/files\/lee-oskar-1910HCM-0.jpg?v=1692025465"},{"product_id":"lee-oskar-1910hbm-harmonic-minor-harmonica-in-key-of-bm-1910hbm-c01","title":"Lee Oskar 1910HBM Harmonic Minor Harmonica in Key of Bm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial\"\u003e\n\t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; \"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLee Oskar 1910HBM Harmonic Minor Harmonica in Key of Bm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tLee designed this harp to produce soulful, Eastern European sounds. 5 notes have been changed from standard major tuning making Yiddish, French, Italian, Greek, Asian, Middle Eastern, gypsy and folk styles much easier to play. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tBuilt in Japan to his exacting standards and incorporating new techniques and materials, it was in 1983 that Lee Oskar introduced his new harmonica. 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The reed plates have wide chambers and narrow dividers for faster, easier playing. A precision-molded, recessed bed holds the reed plate securely to prevent air leakage and project a bigger sound. The corrosion-proof, stainless steel cover plates are also engineered for excellent projection and tone. (Replacement cover plates are also available.) Lee Oskar harmonicas are tuned to 441-plus hertz for a brighter sound. With equal tuning by octaves, Lee Oskar harps have excellent intonation for blowing highly articulate, single-note leads. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tMore Keys and Modes \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tLee's innovation didn't stop with a better-designed harp. Recognizing the need for harmonicas tuned in other than the major and natural minor diatonic scales, he introduced the Melody Maker and Harmonic Minor series that make it easier to play melodies difficult if not impossible to play with a standard diatonic harmonica. Another indication of Oskar's hard-won knowledge as a touring pro: Each harp is clearly marked in bright white on both ends with its first- and second-position (straight and cross-harp) keys. Each harmonica box is color-coded according to its series and also displays its key prominently. 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The reed plates have wide chambers and narrow dividers for faster, easier playing. A precision-molded, recessed bed holds the reed plate securely to prevent air leakage and project a bigger sound. The corrosion-proof, stainless steel cover plates are also engineered for excellent projection and tone. (Replacement cover plates are also available.) Lee Oskar harmonicas are tuned to 441-plus hertz for a brighter sound. With equal tuning by octaves, Lee Oskar harps have excellent intonation for blowing highly articulate, single-note leads. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tMore Keys and Modes \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tLee's innovation didn't stop with a better-designed harp. Recognizing the need for harmonicas tuned in other than the major and natural minor diatonic scales, he introduced the Melody Maker and Harmonic Minor series that make it easier to play melodies difficult if not impossible to play with a standard diatonic harmonica. Another indication of Oskar's hard-won knowledge as a touring pro: Each harp is clearly marked in bright white on both ends with its first- and second-position (straight and cross-harp) keys. Each harmonica box is color-coded according to its series and also displays its key prominently. 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The reed plates have wide chambers and narrow dividers for faster, easier playing. A precision-molded, recessed bed holds the reed plate securely to prevent air leakage and project a bigger sound. The corrosion-proof, stainless steel cover plates are also engineered for excellent projection and tone. (Replacement cover plates are also available.) Lee Oskar harmonicas are tuned to 441-plus hertz for a brighter sound. With equal tuning by octaves, Lee Oskar harps have excellent intonation for blowing highly articulate, single-note leads. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tMore Keys and Modes \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tLee's innovation didn't stop with a better-designed harp. Recognizing the need for harmonicas tuned in other than the major and natural minor diatonic scales, he introduced the Melody Maker and Harmonic Minor series that make it easier to play melodies difficult if not impossible to play with a standard diatonic harmonica. Another indication of Oskar's hard-won knowledge as a touring pro: Each harp is clearly marked in bright white on both ends with its first- and second-position (straight and cross-harp) keys. Each harmonica box is color-coded according to its series and also displays its key prominently. 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The reed plates have wide chambers and narrow dividers for faster, easier playing. A precision-molded, recessed bed holds the reed plate securely to prevent air leakage and project a bigger sound. The corrosion-proof, stainless steel cover plates are also engineered for excellent projection and tone. (Replacement cover plates are also available.) Lee Oskar harmonicas are tuned to 441-plus hertz for a brighter sound. With equal tuning by octaves, Lee Oskar harps have excellent intonation for blowing highly articulate, single-note leads. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tMore Keys and Modes \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tLee's innovation didn't stop with a better-designed harp. 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This was especially true after the departure of vocalist Eric Burdon. The former Animals singer had been a focal point for War on early hits like \"Spill The Wine.\" The band's eclectic and fluent mix of genres proved a rich fount leading to a string of '70s and '80s hits, usually with Oskar's distinctive harp riffs providing the signature sound. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\tNatural Minor harps have a very bluesy, soulful sound that's perfect for playing blues, rock, country, reggae, pop, and jazz. This fabulous tuning is set up to play tunes in minor keys easily without straining the lips, the lungs, or the mind! All of the notes and chords that are missing on major diatonic harps are right there on the Natural Minor. Natural Minors are designed to be played in cross harp (draw), not straight harp (blow) position. In cross harp, many of the draw notes can be bent and this allows for a much more expressive, fluid style of playing. 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