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Oscar Schmidt, 5-String Banjo (OB5-A)

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Features

  • Mahogany wood back, Nato wood neck, Gloss finish
  • Remo head
  • 30 Bracket cast aluminum tone ring
  • 22 Frets, Mutli-Inlay, Chrome hardware
  • Die-Cast w/Geared 5th string tuner
  • Limited lifetime

Brand: Oscar Schmidt


Color: Chrome


Top Material Type: Mahogany


Back Material Type: Wood


Finish Type: Polished


Instrument: Banjo


Operation Mode: Manual


Number of Strings: 5


Manufacturer: Oscar Schmidt


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Item Weight: 8.53 pounds


Package Dimensions: 43.8 x 18.8 x 5.2 inches


Item model number: OB5-A


Date First Available: January 20, 2020


Back Material: Wood


Color Name: Chrome


Top Material: Mahogany


Number of Strings: 5


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Excellent banjo for the money
Style: 5-String Banjo
The overall quality of the banjo is excellent for the price range. I bought the banjo as a backup to a more expensive banjo and as a travel instrument that I can leave in a travel trailer. I also like the lighter weight for practicing. When I received the banjo, it had a seized resonator screw (one of the screws the attaches the resonator to the banjo) that could only be removed by also removing the resonator's threaded brass insert, which it was seized in. I found the cause to be poorly machined threads of the screw. I contacted the seller, Instrument Alley, and they (Ben) returned my call the same day. Ben jumped through hoops to make it right. He offered to send a new resonator, but I was able to purchase locally a new insert and quickly repaired the problem myself. Ben then sent a replacement set of screws to match the originals and included a nice set of Dunlop finger picks as a thank you. Can't say enough good about their customer service!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024 by Susieque619

  • As my 1st Banjo I love it.
Style: 5-String Banjo
Perfect afforable average every day guy Banjo fits right in with my Acoustic. When you think of a well made budget priced performance ready or house Banjo this is it. Dont forget to change the strings and maybe add a higher bridge, I did, it gives it a different sound. Oh, and you can add a pickup for amplification. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020 by Rahameem Kedar Ben Israel Rahameem Kedar Ben Israel

  • Great
Style: 5-String Banjo
Love it. It's an improvement over my other cheap banjo. Better quality parts, more substantial, and stays in tune way better than the old one. It has a tone ring which is what I wanted. I shaved a star off of craftmanship ONLY because it's a cheap banjo. Which is all I can afford.
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024 by Val B.

  • not very good
Style: 5-String Banjo
I was undecided between this banjo and the Ibanez B50. I choose this because I thought this would be a better choice, obviously. But now I am disappointed. It looks very nice and fine but doesn't play well. First string is almost useless, unless you play it open. Frets 2, 3, 4, sound dead flat, and it gets worse above 12th fret. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023 by Ulises Victoria

  • Awesome!
Style: 5-String Banjo
This is a beautiful, well made banjo. I have had it long enough now I can say that it stays in tune easily, has a beautiful sound, and is made out of high quality material. The wood on the back is beautiful and it is just all around a great instrument! I am loving it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2020 by kmac7310

  • new banjo
Style: 5-String Banjo
My husband plays his banjo at church. Sounds real good.
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2020 by Vickie

  • Perfect
Style: 5-String Banjo
This was a Christmas gift for my husband and he loves it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023 by Laura R.

  • Great for a beginner
Style: 5-String Banjo
This is my first banjo and I think it’s great for the money. It definitely doesn’t sound as good as the high dollar banjos, but it’s great to start. I’d recommend some new strings pretty soon after getting it.
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2020 by lhoyle86

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