Detail 01
Reed plates only
You get the plates. The comb, covers, and screws come from the harmonica you already own.
Product detailSKU #1273887992241
Lee OskarMelody Maker Reed Plates A
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement Melody Maker reed plates in A. For owners of a Lee Oskar harmonica who want to rebuild it or convert it to Melody Maker tuning.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Reviving a Lee Oskar harp with a blown reed
- Converting an existing Lee Oskar comb to Melody Maker tuning
- Players who go through reeds and keep spares on hand
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone without a Lee Oskar harmonica to fit these to
- First-time buyers who need a complete playable instrument
- Owners of other brands — these fit Lee Oskar combs
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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Melody Maker tuning
Retuned from standard diatonic so single-note melodies play in one position without bending for missing notes.
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Key of A
Melody Maker keys are named for the key you play in, not the cross-harp key. Check against your existing plates.
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Roughly two thirds the price of a full harmonica
Worth it for one bad reed. Two failed plates plus labor gets close to buying new.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A small screwdriver is needed to open the harmonica and swap plates
- 02No comb, cover plates, or screws included
- 03Melody Maker key naming differs from Major Diatonic — confirm before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my harmonica?
They are made for Lee Oskar harmonicas. Reed plates from other brands are not interchangeable, and comb dimensions differ between makers.
02Do I need any tools to install these?
A small screwdriver to remove the cover plates and the old reed plates. No soldering or specialist tools.
03What is Melody Maker tuning?
A retuned diatonic layout that gives you a full major scale for playing melodies in second position, without relying on bends for missing notes.
04Can I put these on a Major Diatonic harmonica?
Yes, that is a common reason to buy them. The plates mount to the same Lee Oskar comb and change the tuning of the instrument.
