New Lee Oskar sharp metal

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I have just received a new Lee Oskar Major Diatonic in C. The bottom cover plate ends seem to be quite sharp. Is this normal?

Thanks

Brian

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Well, it doesn’t sound normal to me. I have a lot of LOs and none have the sharpness you describe, though I haven’t bought a new one lately. The end of the plate should be somewhat recessed in the comb – if it’s sticking above the comb it’s not seated correctly.

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I agree with trapper.

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@meddyliol - The ends of the cover plates should be coutnersunk within the comb?

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Hi everyone,

I have just bought a Lee Oskar major diatonic in C, my new harp is unusable too.
The folded curved joints, by the 1 & 10 holes, are sharp enough to cut flesh (photos attached).
I may be able to file/sand the edge to make it playable, we will see.
The sound is nice and resonates much better than my Suzuki Promaster but my Promaster feels lush in my gob.

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Strange. Definitely contact Lee Oskar. I’m quite sure they’ll make it right for you!