I’m a beginner and learning on a Fender Blues Deluxe. I’m looking to purchase a more “intermediate” harp and think that I’ve settled on the Lee Oskar Major Diatonic.
In photos, it seems to me that the Lee Oskar’s may be a bit larger than a “standard” 10-hole diatonic, like my FBD. Can anyone offer any insight?
Thanks!
David
Is a Honer Special 20 standard enough for you?
If I put a Lee Oskar right next to a Special 20 you’d need a micrometer to tell the difference in the length between the start of hole 1 & the end of hole 10 (the overall comb is maybe 2mm longer on the Lee Oskar?). A Seydel I have is wider than both (not a lot, but it’s noticeable if they are put side by side). An old style Golden Melody is a fraction smaller from hole 1 to hole 10.
So, one issue is “Define standard”. LOL!
That’s fair! For some reason I’ve felt as though photos of the LO makes them appear larger, but I haven’t seen any side by side close enough to really tell. Thank you for the response!
Mine is and it has not made a sound in weeks. Its too large to get an air tight placement for me that is comfortable. Plays well but all things considered its not anywhere near a well tuned, air tight Crossover. Single notes are easier and the holes are a bit larger but the box like front is not for me.
David
A suggestion. get a good harmonica at the start to avoid having to upgrade. This saves you money. I send all my harps to HARPSMITH to get a going over and none have ever come back that did not play very well.
I loved to fish and upgraded my rod four times before i got one I liked. I sold the other four for fifty cents each. Just an analogy.
