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Color | Orange |
Brand | Lee Oskar |
Instrument Key | G |
Material | Plastic |
Style | Modern |
About this item
- The Blues/Rock Harmonica
- Plastic Comb with large holes for easier playing
- Air Tight Design, Responsive Reeds, Louder Sound
- Replaceable Reed Plates at Half the Cost
- Orange Label, Major Diatonic 1910-G
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Value for money | 4.2 | — | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Sound quality | — | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
For beginners | — | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.5 | — |
Easy to learn | — | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | — |
Giftable | — | — | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Austin Bazaar | Austin Bazaar | Austin Bazaar | Amazon.com | easttop harmonica |
instrument key | G | C | C | C | C | C |
material | Plastic | Stainless Steel, Brass | Brass, Plastic, Stainless Steel | Pear Wood | Plastic, Metal, Polyvinyl Chloride | Plastic, reed, Bronze, Stainless Steel |
style | Modern | Brass | Brass,Professional | Classic | Key of C | Classic |
weight | 0.02 pounds | — | — | — | 0.25 pounds | 349 grams |
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Product information
Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 6 x 3 x 1 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B000Q847M8 |
Item model number | Lee Oskar 1910-G Harmonica |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 10, 2007 |
Color Name | Orange |
Material Type | Plastic |
Musical Style | Blues |
Instrument Key | G |
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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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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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Customers like the sound quality, quality and ease of use of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it sounds great, has a deep and varied tone, and is well-made. They appreciate the smoothness, tone, reed plates, and that it bends easy. However, some customers disagree on the value of the product.
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Customers like the sound quality of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it has a deep and varied tone, it sounds warmer with a mic, and it has quality case. Some say that the lower presence of high overtones translates to being able to turn up the amp louder. Overall, most are satisfied with the sound and quality of this product.
"...arrived on time, was tuned perfectly to the key of G. The harp is a joy to play.It is expensive though...." Read more
"The Lee Oskar is a fantastic harmonica. I am into harmonicas for only about 2 months now, but I've purchased 8 harmonica's since then...." Read more
"...The lower presence of high overtones translates to being able to turn up the amp louder without feedback, and I can get the right edge of..." Read more
"This has great sound and range, easy to blow. Love it!!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the harmonica. They mention that it is well-made, solid, and stands up to the test of time. Some say that the reeds do not go bad like some of the other makes. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The quality is awesome but the Lee Oskar and the Hohner Rocket and Special 20 are so much easier for me to play...." Read more
"...reviews about how this is the true professionals harp and about the resiliency and customization options with custom reed plates and this and that..." Read more
"...They got it to in a hurry. No delays. No BS. Just good stuff." Read more
"...It seems like a really solid harp but its just not right for me. It takes a lot more breath to get the sound that I am used to...." Read more
Customers find the Lee Oskar harmonica easy to play. They say it has smooth action, and it's easy to get good single notes with this design. The sound is good and has no issues, but it seems to clog and get stuck. The instrument is fun and easy to use, and the instruction booklet it came with was helpful to learn how to use it.
"...Oskars but the Lee Oskar has a clear distinct sound and they are easier to play than some others...." Read more
"...You can definitely play faster on the plastic comb and certain techniques are easier, but you have to adjust your technique for the larger holes,..." Read more
"...to take my Lee Oskars out of storage and am finding that it is easier to play than it was in my earlier stages of growth...." Read more
"...playing the two different brands, I personally find the Lee Oskar easier to play, especially with the draw notes as well as overall when playing..." Read more
Customers like the bend of the brass and woodwind instruments. They say it's easy to bend and produces a fantastic tone.
"...I can play this Lee Oskar right out of the box. Every note bends well and plays in tune...." Read more
"...I found I could bend pretty easily, never had trouble with the 2 hole like a lot of folks indicated they did to start, and got pretty good at single..." Read more
"Smooth sound, bend a note easier than another brand. Only draw back is a sharp edge on cover at #1. Not a big deal,can be worked around...." Read more
"LOVE MY NEW LEE OSKAR HARMONICA! Plays awesome and bends easy, fantastic tone! Gonna quit writing this review and play!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it has a good mouth feel and is sized right for individual note selection.
"...Well that was the sound I was expecting when I bought the harp. It was smooth, soulful, and rich. It was not loud or crunchy at all though...." Read more
"...The Seydel Session had the best feel in the hands with its thicker yet tampered ends lower profile, but pretty mellow and not as reedy or defined in..." Read more
"...The other two Lee Oskars I got at the same time sound great and feel great. They seem to be well made...." Read more
"...I like the smooth plastic comb, which is easy on my lips, and I like the ocnvenient lock-together cases...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the tone of the harmonica. They mention that it has a beautiful tone and that the case design is brilliant.
"...I may order more just because the case design is a bit brilliant. You can lock multiple cases together into a kind of poor mans gig case...." Read more
"...The G is particularly gorgeous in tone and character and I will now be focusing on it and the A major key...." Read more
"Just picking up the harmonica. The Lee Oskars look good, feel good, and sound good. Also that was the fastest shipping I've ever seen in my life...." Read more
"These harmonicas have a beautiful tone! I now have 2 and will continue to purchase Lee Oskar harps as replacements for my belt, they are wonderful." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the reed plates of the brass and woodwind instruments. They appreciate the fact that they are replaceable. Customers also appreciate the easy replacement of the rds, which allows them to change to any key they need.
"...Another benefit of Lee Oskars is that you can replace the reed plates for about $20. I definitely wouldn't mind spending that much to get an..." Read more
"...Not a big deal,can be worked around. Like the fact of replacement parts, not that I'm that good or hard on it. Very pleased right out of the box ...." Read more
"Lee Oskar suites my style and I like the ability to buy replacement reeds." Read more
"...This is a cut above; plus replaceable reeds. The Hohners always went flat or some reeds went dead." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the harp. Some mention that it is a decent harper for the money, while others say that it's a little pricey.
"...Harmonica training you'll ever believe you could get for such a low price. I've really enjoyed it...." Read more
"...All good harps at comparably good prices...." Read more
"...It is expensive though. I have purchased other Lee Harps and they are some of my favorites." Read more
"...As for me, I doubt I will bother with Amazon in the future. The Amazon price is good, but how much will I save If I have to buy two to get one good..." Read more
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It is expensive though. I have purchased other Lee Harps and they are some of my favorites.
I started with the Special 20 C and practiced quite a bit. I found I could bend pretty easily, never had trouble with the 2 hole like a lot of folks indicated they did to start, and got pretty good at single notes right away. I learned a few songs and needed to get more keys so I did my research and decided to go with the stand by, the Marine Band. Now, to start with I didn't care for the Marine Band. The first one, key of D, felt so rough against my lips compared to the Special 20 I had started with that I sanded down the reed plates to make them less of a hard corner and more rounded and smooth. That helped but the comb was rough and I didn't really notice a big improvement in the sound so after the first few days I decided there was nothing impressive about the Marine Band and folks that like them so much must just like the fact that a lot of the great blues players past used them because there wasn't a more modern choice.
After forcing myself to practice with the Marine Band for 15 minutes a day I began to notice a few things.
1) My lips got use to the rough surface of the wood compared to the smooth plastic
2) I could "feel" exactly where the holes were and which hole I was playing
3) After a few minutes of playing I could hear the tone of the harp changing and becoming more "crunchy"
It didn't take long before I decided my next harp would be another Marine Band and honestly those two are my preferred instruments right now. I didn't even modify the F key one to feel more smooth, I play it hard corners, biting reed plate and all.
Then I went on a bit of a long hiatus from buying any new harmonicas. I thought maybe I'd receive one as a gift for my birthday or Christmas so I didn't want to ruin the gift by purchasing something for myself during that season. After my birthday, Christmas, valentines day, and nearly Easter passed without a new harp I decided it was time to treat myself. Since I had a couple Hohners I decided to try a different brand. I researched the top harmonica brands and went back and forth between the Lee Oskar and Suzuki, but having read a lot about the origin of Lee Oskar being more closely tied to the Hohners that the greats use to play I decided to make that the deciding factor and get this instrument.
Now, you know where I came from to better understand the review I'm giving on this. I wanted to love this harp. I read a lot of reviews about it being too smooth sounding or something like that but I chalked that up to favoritism from people who have played for much longer than I. I read so many more positive reviews about how this is the true professionals harp and about the resiliency and customization options with custom reed plates and this and that ...
I ordered the harp and hoped it would drive before the weekend but the shipping info said it was shipped and coming on Monday. I was a bit disappointed but you can't fault 2 day delivery for not showing up Friday when you ordered late on a Wednesday (like 9pm late). Then UPS showed up Friday and I pretty much put my job on hold because I was so excited to practice with the new harmonica. I opened the brown box and there was a shiny black case.
One thing I love about this instrument is the case. I may order more just because the case design is a bit brilliant. You can lock multiple cases together into a kind of poor mans gig case. Since I keep my harps in their case in a compartment on my backpack (for now I've got a small pocket big enough for about 6 or 7 harps in their cases) I haven't picked up a separate gig bag for them. I like the idea of being able to lock together the cases and set them on a music stand read to go.
So I excitedly opened the case and pulled out the shiny, new Lee Oskar. I put it to my lips and ran through the pentatonic blues scale and ... it sounded like crap.
I was expecting this rich, soulful G compared to the bright and crunchy Marine Band F. Instead I was hitting multiple holes, losing breath, flatting notes ... it was like I picked up a harp for the first time again and I was not impressed.
If I left a review right there it would have been a 1 or 2 star (probably 2 because of the cool case). However, I know that is really a grade of my technique.
They advertise the larger holes as being "easier to play" and in a way it makes sense, but to make the holes larger without making the harp longer they make the space between the holes smaller.
Comparing my Hohner Special 20 C to the Hohner Marine Band D you can see the holes are slightly larger on the S20 and the pear comb is wider. This means there is more material between the holes for you to seal against while playing so you can be a bit sloppier without losing the clear single notes.
The S20 compared to this Lee Oskar makes it clear that the holes are larger and also there is even less material between the holes. So compared to a MB harp it's nearly half the material between holes. No wonder I was bleeding notes and making a horrible seal.
Also, the larger holes have another problem, physics. I won't bore you with the details of fluid dynamics, but there is a principle that says when you put the same amount of fluid through a smaller opening the pressure and/or speed have to increase. You've done this with a garden hose. Turn on the water and it goes out of the hose a couple feet or so. Put your thumb over the hole and the water sprays out significantly further and faster even though the pressure of the incoming water is more or less constant.
The same thing happens with larger holes on the harmonica. You can draw or blow with the same intensity on this harp as a MB and will find the MB is quite a bit louder. This is because the air is moving faster through smaller channels.
Partly this is because I'm comparing a G to a C, D, and F key and those reeds are also going to be different lengths and allow more or less air through. The G, being the lowest key, has to have the longest reeds and let the most air through compared to an F on the high end of the scale having the shortest reeds and the least air allowed through. However the larger hole size also plays a factor in the max volume you could get out of this instrument as well and it is noticeable.
So after my initial disappointment and identifying why I was playing absolute garbage I practiced for about an hour to make my technique better suited to this instrument. Then I practiced more later in the day and the following day. I've gotten much better in a short time with playing single notes and I can still bend them all over. I event surprised myself by bending the 6 hole draw, something I could never do in another harp. Not sure if it is the key or the brand though.
I loaded up a blues in D backing track and decided to free style a bit. The first one I tried was a medium fast 90BPM track. Even with some practice under my belt I had some difficulty playing at that speed so I jumped to a "slow" blues track. Well that was the sound I was expecting when I bought the harp. It was smooth, soulful, and rich. It was not loud or crunchy at all though. No matter how hard I pull on the 4 draw I can't get it to sound dirty.
This may be a good thing overall. 60 years or so ago they were playing with tubes and circuits to start getting some really cool effects but a lot of the crunch and grit came from the pear wood comb, and knowing how to overdrive the sound into the mic by compressing the airflow with your hands. Since then a lot of work has gone into being able to reproduce those sounds and make a whole new set of sounds with various effects. This means, with the right gear, you can take this smooth sounding harp and make it sound like pretty much anything really.
That said, unless you have a nice effects rack and want to get the rough blues sound as an effect through a mic you aren't getting it with this instrument. It really is super smooth compared to the Marine Bands and even the Special 20. I expect part of that is the key. I know the my MB F sounds different than my MB D and not just the pitch, but the tone of the instrument is slightly different despite being very similar in construction. The MB D and S2 C are closer in key but there is more "crunch" in the MB than the S20 and it plays louder. Without getting an instrument of each variety in the same key I can't say for sure how much of this is the key I'm playing and how much is the way the instrument is built but I feel pretty certain from my experience and reviews I've read that the Lee Oskar MD is just plain a cleaner sounding but quieter harp than the MB or even S20 from Hohner.
So like I said before, I really wanted to love this harp, and who knows given a few months or years I may end up loving it. I definitely like it. When I play it right I do get the rich and soulful sound I was looking for. I love that the side of the harmonica lists the 2nd position key. This is great and saves me a mental calculation or a reference to the circle of 5ths to remember which key it plays in. I love the case and wish I had more like it. I like the smoothness of it and can accept it for what it is.
A lot of folks have complained that it is too large but I have big hands and really don't have any trouble with it. If anything I could probably live with a slightly larger still instrument.
My only real complaint left is the size of the holes. Especially since the bullet point on this is "Plastic Comb with large holes for easier playing" and I think that is a bit misleading. You can definitely play faster on the plastic comb and certain techniques are easier, but you have to adjust your technique for the larger holes, especially if you want to play fast. For where I'm at I find it more difficult to play single notes on this and especially single notes quickly. In a few months I may feel differently, but to start with, for someone who is intermediate at best, that statement just isn't true and I'm not sure I'd recommend this at all for an absolute novice. Granted they would be forced to learn to make a better embouchure or tongue block, but I feel they might get frustrated quickly and not continue.
In any case, I'm glad I have the harp. I am happy with it and may well buy some more Lee Oskar harps to fill out my collection, but my next is likely to be a Suzuki just to see how I feel about them.
been improving greatly, I'm finding that most harps are pretty responsive on their own way.
For the past year I have been focused exclusively on the Suzuki Bluesmasters and several keys of
Suzuki's Promaster. The Bluesmaster was very helpful in my learning stages because it is so easy
to play.
I decided to take my Lee Oskars out of storage and am finding that it is easier to play than it was in
my earlier stages of growth. The G is particularly gorgeous in tone and character and I will now be
focusing on it and the A major key. I also like the low F. Sure happy I didn't throw them away.
I have had few reed problems because I'm not a hard blower. I made some slight adjusts on stuck
reeds which worked out fine. Another benefit of Lee Oskars is that you can replace the reed plates for about $20.
I definitely wouldn't mind spending that much to get an essentially new harp.
So I recommend any fellow musicians to give the LO's a try. Freddy