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Reed plates only
No comb, no covers, no screws beyond what the plates need. You reuse the body of your existing harp.
Product detailSKU #1273887992263
Lee OskarMajor Diatonic Reed Plates - Eb
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement reed plates in Eb for Lee Oskar Major Diatonic harmonicas. For owners rebuilding a worn harp rather than buying a new one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restoring an Eb harp with dead or flat reeds
- Horn-key material — Eb suits brass-heavy sessions
- Converting a spare Major Diatonic harp into Eb
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who don't already own a Lee Oskar Major Diatonic
- Anyone wanting something playable out of the package
- Owners of minor-tuned or Melody Maker Lee Oskars
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.
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Key of Eb
A flat key that sits well with horns and keyboards. Cross harp in Eb puts you in Ab.
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Major Diatonic tuning
Standard major scale layout, so it drops into any Major Diatonic Lee Oskar regardless of that harp's original key.
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$28.99 versus $56.99 for a complete harmonica
Roughly half price. Worth it when only the reeds are worn and the rest of the harp is fine.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your model — minor and Melody Maker tunings take different plates
- 02Bring a small screwdriver; no tools are included
- 03Worn plates often mean a worn comb too — inspect for leaks before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What comes in the package?
The reed plates for the key of Eb. Comb, cover plates and any hardware you need come off your existing harmonica.
02Can I change the key of my harp with these?
Yes. Any Lee Oskar Major Diatonic takes these plates, so an A harp becomes an Eb harp after the swap.
03Is this hard to do?
It's a screwdriver job. Take off the covers, unbolt the old plates, seat the new ones, retighten evenly so nothing leaks.
04Why buy plates instead of a whole harmonica?
Cost. Plates run about half the price of the complete harp, and reeds are the part that wears out first.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Eb
