Lee Oskar
1910F F major blues harp
F Major Diatonic Harmonica
The Major Diatonic harmonica is the most commonly used harmonica in the World and for good reason, its tuning make it perfect for playing Blues, Rock, Country Folk, Jazz and virtually any other style of music that you can think of.
All major 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 in hallowed company amongst the best harmonicas in the world, and that’s not just our opinion.
All over the world, Lee Oskar Harps are the choice of professional players.
You may not recognise Lee Oskar by name, but you’ve probably heard his highly distinctive harp style on classic hits such as “The Cisco Kid,” “Low Rider,” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends.” Oskar’s staccato phrasing and uncanny tone — put to great use blowing horn-like unison riffs with saxman Charles Miller in Eric Burdon‘s seminal band, War gave War’s funky stew of Latino, Caribbean, African, jazz, rock, and R&B elements a distinctive lead voice.
This was especially true after Eric Burdon’s departure. 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.
Lee Oskar wanting something different from the harmonica and unable to find it in the other brands and models of the day, developed his own instrument with a host of innovations which he introduced to the World in 1983.
The new design also benefited from Oskar’s insights as a seasoned recording and touring artist.
Your new Lee Oskar harmonica should provide you with an instrument that will not only inspire you but give you a lot of musical pleasure.
Lee Oskar 1910A A major blues harp features:
Hi-Tech Slide-Together Interlocking Boxes
For carrying convenience and fast, easy indexing. Each tuning
is colour-coded.
Stainless Steel Cover Plates
Engineered for excellent projection and tone. Corrosion free.
Plastic Comb
No more swelling and shrinkage and projects a louder
brighter sound. Wide chambers and narrow dividers for ease of playing.
Precision-molded, recessed bed holds reed plates securely and prevents air
leakage.
First and Second Positions Clearly Identified
At both ends of the comb.
Replaceable Reed Plates
Made from Top quality brass the easily replaceable reed plates are mounted to the comb with only 3
self-tapping screws.
Tuned to 441 Plus
For a brighter sound
Equal Tuning by Octaves
Excellent for single-note lead playing
Why throw out the whole harmonica because one reed has become fatigued?
Lee Oskar provides you with a better option. Simply purchase a “new” set of reed plates and create a new harmonica at about half the cost. The original comb and cover plates are recycled into the rebuilt harp. This simple process involves only three screws and and two nuts and bolts.
Now that makes a lot of sense!
Replaceable Reed Plates in every key are an exclusive feature of Lee Oskar
Harmonicas!
Plastic carry case included!
southcoastmusic is an authorised Australian Lee Oskar Reseller.
We carry a huge range of Lee Oskar Harmonicas including harps in the following 14 keys:
Ab, A, Bb, B, C, Db, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, Plus Low F and High G.
Please contact us regarding availability and yes, you can still buy through our store and pay with Paypal!
Lee Oskar
1910F F major blues harp
F Major Diatonic Harmonica
