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John Lee Original

$65.00

Experience the ultimate in speed and soul with our Just tuned Bushman John Lee. Featuring our signature Smoothie Cover Plates that glide friction-free through every lick.  We moved the hole numbers out of the “lip zone”, added deep finger valleys in the cover plates, and concaved the ends of the plastic comb to ensure a locked-in, ergonomic grip that feels good in your hand.  But the real magic is inside: our Easy-Bender Reed Gap recipe delivers incredible responsiveness right out of the box. From deep draw bends to soaring overblows, the John Lee helps take your playing to the next level with no adjustments, and no customization—just pure, magical tone and responsivness.  Also check out the John Lee Steelie that features an aluminum comb.

Keys:  Low D, Low E, Low F, G, A, Bb, C, D, E, and F

Description

Our John Lees used to come in a zipper case, but we found out that most of our customers were throwing them away and just putting their harmonicas in a master case.  To prevent that waste and to help keep our prices low, Bushman harmonicas no longer come with a case.  If you’d like to order a zipper case, you can do so here.  Also, check out this custom fitted, leather harmonica holster that will also keep pocket lint out of your harmonica.

I love this harmonica!  It’s so special – the way it feels, the way it plays, the way it sounds – that it deserved the very best name.  I named it after 3 important men in my life – John Lee Curtis aka Sonny Boy Williamson I (March 30, 1914 – June 1, 1948) the founding father of blues harmonica, John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1917 – June 21, 2001) my favorite bluesman, and John Lee Hall, (February 25, 1944 – January 23, 2022) my father who instilled in me a never-ending love for music.

Additional information

Weight 4.7 oz
Dimensions 5.2 × 2 × 1.3 in
Keys

A, Ab, Bb, C, D, Db, E, Eb, F, F#, G, Low D, Low E, Low F