Lee Oskar
Lee Oskar Major Diatonic
10-hole diatonicPrice tier: Mid-range
The standard-tuned model of Lee Oskar Harmonicas, founded by the harmonica player Lee Oskar, with parts you can replace yourself.
Facts
| Type | 10-hole diatonic |
|---|---|
| Tuning | Major Diatonic (standard tuning) |
| Keys | 18 keys |
| Price tier | $$ Mid-range (about $40 to $70) |
- Made with Tombo of Japan
- Reed plates, combs and covers are sold separately and interchangeable
Who it suits
- Blues, folk, rock and country players
- Players who would rather replace reed plates than whole harmonicas
Pros and cons
Pros
- Replacement reed plates sold by the maker
- Wide choice of keys
- Altered tunings (minor, Melody Maker) use the same parts
Cons
- Its parts fit Lee Oskar harmonicas, not other brands
- The maker's site does not list comb and reed materials
What it plays on HarmoniTabs
Every tab on HarmoniTabs is written for a 10-hole diatonic like this one, and names the key it needs. Most are for a C harmonica: get the Major Diatonic in C to start.
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Questions
- What keys does the Lee Oskar Major Diatonic come in?
- The maker lists: 18 keys.
- Can I play HarmoniTabs tabs on the Lee Oskar Major Diatonic?
- Yes. It is a 10-hole diatonic, the harmonica our tabs are written for. Get the key each tab names; most are for C.
Sources
Price tiers are approximate US street prices, checked October 2026; prices change, so check the store. Facts we could not confirm with the maker are left out.