Lee Oskar Major Diatonic Harmonica - Key of C

A top quality good looking harp with a great tone

My favourite harmonica. Good for beginners and old players and recommended in harp circles.

Sounds good, feels good, nice little box to keep it in. Can't really say anything negative about this... also don't have the biggest comparison with other harmonicas as I was new to it myself. I will say after reading and watching many reviews that this is probably one of the best to start with. It has a feel and a weight and build quality that makes it feel very un-toy like while also not being too expensive. The key of C is best for online tutorials etc. where there is often a transcription to C for pieces not originally in C so recommend starting here. I play a bit of guitar so just wanted to try fill on some bits like Neil Young's Heart of Gold or Billy Joel Piano Man and it's amazing how relatively easy it is to get it to sound good. I just haven't built the consistency yet or branched out to freestyling.

Very nice instrument. Well made.

This is probably the best all-rounder harmonica. I'll explain why below for those who haven't played yet. Many if not most harmonica books will say you need a C major diatonic harmonica to play the exercises and tunes in the book- this is such a harmonica, and it is of more than adequate quality to be easy to play, so you know it's not the harmonica that's the problem if you're having any difficulties in playing. Here's the good points: It has a plastic comb (the bit with the holes you blow into), which means it's easier to maintain. The reeds are excellent, and the maker sells replacement Lee Oskar reed plates, which means better long term value. It has an excellent tone, which means the quality of the sounds you make. Yes, tone is heavily dependent on player skill, but I recommend starting with a decent harmonica to begin with so you know you are only having to develop technique skill, rather than compensate for a weak reed or whatever. If you are confused by the bewildering variety of harmonicas out there, then this one is a good reliable starting choice; you get all the quality you need for a decent price. It's the model I mostly use, and I've been playing for years.

Lovely sounding harp. It's very well made. I also bought the fender blues deluxe and I have to say there is very little between them so I don't know why this gets so much praise when the fender doesn't. The case for this one isn't as good as the one that comes with the fender and that is considerably cheaper.

Loving this to play along with my ukulele group! I need one of those neck holders next

I bought this Lee Oskar harmonica after reading reviews about it and I am really happy with the results. I have only owned Hohner brands and hadn’t educated myself on others. This harmonica is well made and the plastic comb is perfect. It feels much better than the wood comb in the mouth and the sound that is produced is smooth and harmonious. I am very pleased with this product and I really can’t recommend it enough. It is truly worth the money and I am happy that I ventured out into other harmonica maker’s products.