Detail 01
Melody Maker tuning
Provides a complete major scale in cross harp for exact melody playing without bending.
Product detailSKU #1273887992177
Lee OskarMelody Maker Harmonica C
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Melody Maker–tuned Lee Oskar harmonica for expressive single-note melodies in cross harp, with a plastic comb and replaceable reed plates.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking single-note melodies in cross harp
- Country, pop, R&B, jazz, folk, and standards
- Players who want a complete major scale in cross harp without bending
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who prefer to play straight harp (blow)
- Players seeking a standard major diatonic tuning
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Plastic comb
Does not swell like a conventional wood comb and is easier to keep clean.
Detail 03
Recessed reed-plate bed
Holds the reed plate securely to help prevent air leakage and project a bigger sound.
Detail 04
441+ Hz tuning
Specified for a brighter sound.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This model is in C.
- 02Melody Makers are designed for cross-harp (draw) playing, not straight-harp (blow) playing.
- 03The tuning still allows draw-note bends for a bluesy feel.
- 04Replacement reed plates are available and mount to the comb with three self-tapping screws.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What key is this harmonica?
It is in C.
02Is it made for cross harp or straight harp?
It is designed for cross-harp (draw) playing.
03Can I bend notes on it?
Yes. Its draw notes can still be bent.
04Can the reed plates be replaced?
Yes. Affordable replacement reed plates are available for every Lee Oskar harmonica model.
Reference
Full specifications
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