127 YEARS 2008 CATALOG

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1 127 YEARS 2008 CATALOG

2 istory of Oscar Schmidt The Oscar Schmidt Company was founded in 1871 and incorporated in By the early 1900s, the company had five factories in Europe and a factory on Ferry Street in Jersey City. They made all kinds of stringed instruments, guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, zithers, and Autoharps OG312CE Guitars Handcrafted quality Sapele sides & back Rosewood fingerboard & bridge Decorative wood marquetry Chrome die cast tuners Fully adjustable truss rod Mahogany neck Active EQ with built in tuner One of the easiest playing 12 strings OG312CEB The company prospered through the early 1920s. Oscar Schmidt instruments were sold in many rural parts of the country where no music stores existed. Oscar Schmidt salesmen distributed the products far and wide, making them available in general, small town furniture and dry goods stores. Country guitar pickers and blues musicians living in areas of the South and in Appalachia, far from the city, frequently played Oscar Schmidt instruments because they were both inexpensive and available locally. But equally important, they were often chosen solely on merits of their superior tone and volume. Charley Patton is said to have preferred his Oscar Schmidt Stella to a Gibson because the Oscar Schmidt was louder. Loudness was very important in the days before amplification. It was during the 1930s that Leadbelly s famous Stella 12-string guitar was produced. OG3

3 coustic Guitars AEstablished in Philadelphia in 1871, Oscar Schmidt continues musical instruments prices. We are known great sounding Try one and you will to produce quality at affordable for easy playing, instruments. be convinced. OG312N OG312CETS OG6S Solid spruce top X-braced Rosewood sides and back Herringbone top binding Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Gold die cast tuners Fully adjustable truss rod Mahogany neck High gloss finish OG6S OG3 Tree of Life fingerboard inlay Handcrafted quality Sapele sides & back Rosewood fingerboard & bridge Decorative wood marquetry Chrome die cast tuners Fully adjustable truss rod Mahogany neck 3

4 OG2 Handcrafted quality Catalpa sides and back Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Chrome die cast tuners Fully adjustable truss rod Mahogany neck High gloss finish OG2N OG2TR OG2TBL OG2WH OG2B Deluxe 13/1 die cast tuners are used on most Oscar Schmidt instruments. OG2FYS OG2FBC OG2N 4

5 The Tradition Continues~ Folk Guitars The traditional leader in folk music since 1871 presents its complete line of acoustic and acoustic/electric instruments. Distinctive headstock, bridge and pickguard designs give Oscar Schmidt instruments a professional look and identity. Premium woods, quality hardware and modest prices make these instruments an exceptional value. OF2TGR OF2OTS OF2P OF2 Folk style Catalpa sides and back Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Chrome die cast tuners Fully adjustable truss rod Mahogany neck High gloss finish OF2CS OF2N OF2TBL 5

6 coustic Electric Guitars Our acoustic/electric guitars feature a deep cutaway and the exclusive WT-92 preamp/digital tuner system. These are truly professional guitars at an affordable price. OG2CEFBC OG2CEFYS OG2CEB OG2CE Deep dreadnought bodies with full acoustic resonance are what you get from all the OG2CE acoustic/ electric guitars, which feature the active WT- 92 preamp with digital tuner. OG8CE Only 1-7/8 inch deep these acoustic/ electric guitars offer a slimmer profile. Get all the volume you need, without the feedback in either a natural or black finish. OG8CEN OG8CEB OG2CER OG2CEN 6

7 OG10CE The OG10CE cutaway features hardwood top, back and sides and die cast tuners. It also features a sound dimension not available on other models and is available in transparent blue, red, black, flame green burst, flame yellow sunburst, solid white and natural finishes. OG10CETBL OG10CEWH OG10CEFTG OG10CETR OG10CETB WA20 Washburn Acoustic Amplifier OG10CEFYS OB100 Get an acoustic bass sound in an incredibly compact size and price. Featuring a full scale mahogany neck, the OB100 sounds and plays great straight acoustic or amplified. OB100B OB100N 7

8 B luegrass Instruments Oscar Schmidt, the traditional leader in folk music, has offered true craftsmanship in their Bluegrass style instruments since OM10 OM10E OR4TS OM40 Florentine style mandolin Gold hardware Pearloid tuners Maple back & sides OM40 OR6CEB Resonators OR6CE Biscuit resonator Satin black finish Magnetic pickup Volume & tone control OR4TS Spider resonator Deluxe tuners Gloss finish OB5 OM10 OM10E OM12B A style Mahogany sides & back Available with built-in passive pickup OM10WH OM12B OB5 The OB5 is one of the most affordable and respected five string banjos in the world and is truly a pleasure to play. 30-bracket cast aluminum tone ring Mahogany resonator Geared fifth string tuner 8

9 T hree Quarter Size Guitars These little Oscars feature a reduced neck size perfect for ages Our comfortable playing fingerboards and accurate intonation will inspire years of musical activity! OG1TBL OG1N OG1TR OG1FYS OG1B OG1 3/4 size dreadnought Catalpa sides and back Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Chrome die cast tuners Fully adjustable truss rod Mahogany neck High gloss finish OGHS 1/2 size dreadnought Catalpa sides and back Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Chrome die cast tuners Fully adjustable truss rod Mahogany neck High gloss finish OGHS OCHS OCHS alf Size Guitars 1/2 size classical Catalpa sides and back Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Mahogany neck High gloss finish 9

10 OU250BELL The OU250BELL is a reissue of a vintage Washburn bell shape ukulele popular in the 1920s. It features a solid Trembesi top, back and sides with ivory body binding, abalone logo, rosette and fret dot inlays. The ukulele has deluxe Grover GH305 tuners with ebony buttons, bone nut and saddle and GHS strings. Deluxe hard shell case included. O scar OU250BELL Schmidt the leader in Ukuleles Mahalo, Hawai i, for uniting the planet with the melody of your Aloha Spirit. We respectfully submit our 2008 Oscar Schmidt Ukuleles, whose collection of voices are crafted of bodies, tops, fret boards and bridges offered in an array of artisan woods, with motherof-pearl or abalone inlays and featuring Aquila or GHS strings. This diverse offering promises to resonate all of the island colors. OU280SWK OU280SWK The OU280SWK features a solid top, back and sides of beautiful Hawaiian Koa harvested on the Big Island of Hawaii. This gloss instrument features a 19 fret ebony fingerboard with dramatic abalone vine inlay, head stock logo, rosette, top binding and back strip inlay. Gold Grover mini-rotomatic deluxe GH305 tuners complement the Koa headstock. A bone nut and saddle with ebony bridge and Aquila strings supports one of the most resonating ukuleles in this price class. Deluxe hard shell case included. 10

11 O scar Schmidt introduces a hand made select group of classic warm tone and sustaining volume ukeleles reminiscent of a bygone era. The OU220SWK Concert and OU240SWK Tenor instruments are made of beautiful ribbon striped and solid quartersawn mahogony in a satin finish. OU220SWK Manufactured on the island of Java, these instruments offer a mozaick rope rosette and top binding, a 19 fret flame nyatoh neck with an ebony headstock and bridge. The pearl logo and fingerboard, along with the pearl snowflake inlay complement the instrument design. The models come with deluxe Grover GH305 tuners with ebony buttons, bone nut and saddle and Aquila strings. Deluxe hard shell case included. OU240SWK 11

12 C onstructed of Hawaiian Koa, Rosewood, Spruce and Mahogany with classic designs and superior resonance these popular and affortable Oscar Schmidt Ukeleles are hand crafted for years of playing enjoyment. OU5 Select Hawaiian Koa top, back & sides Gloss finish with Abalone rosette & bindings Concert size 16 fret nyatoh neck Grover chrome tuners Uncle Willie K Hawaiian Recording Artist OU5 OU5LCE OU6 Select Hawaiian Koa top, back & sides Gloss finish with Abalone rosette & bindings Tenor size 19 fret nyatoh neck Grover chrome tuners OU6 OU3WH OU5LCE Select Hawaiian Koa top, back & sides Satin finish with Abalone rosette & bindings Concert size 19 fret nyatoh neck Grover geared tuners ABS nut & saddle Active EQ Pickup System OU3WH Gloss white finish Concert size Multi-colored pearl fish headstock inlay 12

13 OU13 OU13 Select spruce top Rosewood back & sides Abalone rosette & binding Soprano size OU3 OU3 Rosewood back & sides Abalone rosette & binding Concert size OU4 Rosewood back & sides Abalone rosette & binding Tenor size OU4 OU2 All Mahogany Chrome tuners Concert size OU2 OU2E OU53 OU2E All Mahogany Chrome tuners Active EQ Pickup System OU53 Solid spruce top Rosewood sides and back Abalone top inlays Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Baritone size 13

14 OS11021 Ozark Satin finish Ovankol top Solid spruce back Built in FT600 Fine Tuning System OS11021 utoharp From its early beginnings in the 1900s, the Oscar Schmidt Company has offered an instrument with a voice representing individual freedom for American Folk Music.With a wide variety of models to choose from, Oscar Schmidt is truly the original and only complete source for the Autoharp. Our Finest Specacular in design and workmanship, the OS110 and OS120 series feature our exclusive FT600 Fine Tuning System combined with a rock maple pin block to assure you will always be in tune. OS11021FN Flame maple top Natural finish Built in FT600 Fine Tuning System OS11021FN OS11021FHS OS120CN Adirondak High gloss finish Solid spruce top Bird s eye maple back Built in FT600 Fine Tuning System OS120CN 14 OS11021FSH Flame maple top Honey sunburst finish Built in FT600 Fine Tuning System

15 E lectric Autoharps OS45CE OS150FCE OS45CE Built in EQ442 active electric pickup Built in FT600 Fine Tuning System 21 chord only Dolly Parton Country Music Recording Artist OS150FCE Built in EQ442 active electric pickup Built in FT600 Fine Tuning System Flame maple top Greater volume without feedback 21 chord only EQ442 L oud and Proud! Can t hear your instrument? Never again! Banjo and Fiddle covering your melody lines? All in the past! Put yourself in charge with Oscar Schmidts active EQ 442 featuring volume and battery LEDs. Full tonal control from sweet lows to cutting edge highs with all the volume you need without the feedback. Another Oscar Schmidt first... 15

16 O ur Most Popular Autoharps! OS21C 21 Chords Maple body with rock maple pin block Available in Sunburst, Quilted Transparent Red and Transparent Blue gloss finish. OS15B 15 Chords Maple body with rock maple pin block Sunburst gloss finish OS21C OS21CQTR OS21CQTBL OS15B OS45B OS45C OS10015 OS Maple back Laminated rock maple pin block FT600 Fine Tuning System The ideal Bluegrass Autoharp! Solid spruce top Mahogany back Laminated rock maple pin block Great overtones!

17 OS173C OS73B A utoharp Reissues OS73C OS73B Our 1930s reissue models have been lovingly recreated based on the original design. Available in both 15 and 21 chord versions Solid spruce tops Uses A style strings ASB OS30C FT600 Fine Tuning System for fast, accurate tuning ASA Original OSI Strings Cases Deluxe, semi-deluxe, and padded nylon genuine Autoharp cases OS30C Attache Autoharp is built into a hard-shell case and is perfect for education classroom environments. AC448 AP442 Autoharp pickup with volume and tone control AC445 AC449 17

18 L atin Instruments Our traditional Latin instruments are the embodiment of quality construction and exceptional tone. They are instruments that will last a lifetime. OH50S Bajo Sexto Available with active electronic pickup system and rosewood back and sides OH52SE Also available as Bajo Quinto OH42SE Sapele sides and back Solid cedar top Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Wood marquetry Deluxe tuners OQ40S OH52 SE Bajo Sexto OH50S Bajo Sexto OH42SE Bajo Quinto OH30S OQ40S Cuatro 18 Sapele body Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Available with active electronic pickup system OH30SE Mahogany sides and back Solid cedar top Rosewood fingerboard and bridge

19 OC9 Mahogany body C Guitars lassical Nylon stringed classical guitars have an ageless appeal regardless of the genre of music you play. OC1 3/4 size classical Agatis body OC9 OC11 OC11 Select spruce top Sapele body Rosewood fingerboard and bridge OC1 OC11CE OC11CE Sapele body Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Active EQ Pickup System 19

20 OX10R OX10B OX10WH OX10 Maple neck Solid hardwood body Rosewood fingerboard Fulcrum Trem Die cast tuners SSH pickup configurations Volume & tone controls OI14MC OI1MGY E lectric Guitars & Basses OI14 Maple neck Solid hardwood body Rosewood fingerboard Die cast tuners HH pickup configurations Two volume & tone controls Three-way selector switch OB50R OB50B OI14B OB50 Affordable and uniquely styled Solid wood bodies Maple necks Rosewood fingerboards Split pickup configuration Tonal flexibility Copyright 2008 Oscar Schmidt. Unauthorized reproduction of this catalog is a violation of applicable copyright laws. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Oscar Schmidt is a Division of U.S. Music Corp., 444 East Courtland St., Mundelein, IL oscar@oscarschmidt.com Phone: Fax