Binding: Electronics
Brand: Oscar Schmidt
EAN: 0801128500188
Label: OSI
Manufacturer: OSI
Model: OB5
MPN: OB5
Publisher: OSI
Studio: OSI

Features:

• 30 bracket cast aluminum tone ring
• Mahogany resonator
• Geared 5th string tuner
• Fancy traditional fingerboard inlays
• Rosewood fingerboard

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Banjo. Made by Washburn.

With sweet sound and beautiful styling, this is a banjo that will satisfy even the most demanding banjo-picker and have you bluegrassing for years to come!

An incredible banjo value, this quality instrument comes from Oscar Schmidt, whose fine craftsmanship has been admired since 1886. Features Include:

5 string Banjo with Remo head
Multi inlay fret board
5th string geared tuner
30 bracket cast aluminum Tone Ring
Resonator : Mahogany
Neck: Nato
Fingerboard: Rosewood
# of frets: 22
Lifetime warranty




Rating: - Oscar Schmidt Banjo
I ordered the banjo for my husband for Christmas. It has a beautiful finish and was easy to tune. I would recommend it to any beginner. Has a great price and is well worth it.

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Rating: - Good for its pricw
This banjo is very good for its price. It was shipped without any flaws and is able to maintain its tune without having to continuously adjust the strings. This is a good for any beginner.

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Rating: - Surprisingly good
After reading other reviews and feedback, I was expecting something of lesser quality but excited nonetheless. When I pulled it out of the box it smelled like a music store and was sturdy and awesome. I have no banjo experience, and have only taken one guitar lesson when I was about fourteen, but so far, with two weeks of practice in (teaching myself with Banjos for Dummies and the internet)I know the basics. This banjo is great quality for the money (and I have seen it for $250+ at other places). ... Read More

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Rating: - Excellent banjo for very cheap $$
I bought an Oscar Schmidt guitar a few yrs ago & had a good experience so I took a shot that this banjo would also be a good player & I was rewarded for my risk. This is a great sounding instrument, It plays well, & looks really nicely made. The finish is very well done. The aluminum body gives it a clear crisp sound. The cost was very reasonable, the best deal for the money I could find anywhere, & I looked everywhere.
The only bad thing is the threaded inserts that allow the thumb screws to hold ... Read More

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Rating: - Nice for Price
First Time banjo Player. This banjo appears to be very nice for the price. No complaints.

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