Oscar Schmidt OB5LH LEFT HANDED 5-String Banjo, Cast Tone Ring, Bluegrass Mahogany Resonator
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At a glance
- Condition
- New
- Model
- OB5
- Weight
- 8.33 lb
- Color
- brown
- Top Material Type
- Mahogany
- String Material Type
- Alloy Steel
- Finish Type
- Polished
Description
The OB5 is one of the most affordable and respected 5-string banjos in the world and is a pleasure to play. It features a 30 bracket cast aluminum tone ring, mahogany resonator, and geared 5th string tuner. This model is specially crafted for left-handed players.
Specs 17
| Brand | Oscar Schmidt |
|---|---|
| Color | brown |
| Top Material Type | Mahogany |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Instrument | Banjo |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Manufacturer | Oscar Schmidt |
| Item Weight | 8.33 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 41.8 x 13.4 x 4.9 inches |
| Item model number | OB5 |
| Back Material | Mahogany |
| Color Name | brown |
| String Material | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material | Mahogany |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Oscar Schmidt Banjo
Awesome instrument and Great Price. Just started learning banjo and this one works for me.
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024 by Cliff J
Great Beginner to Intermediate Instrument
This is actually a Washburn banjo, but for some reason the lefty version is only sold as under the Oscar Schmidt. Nevertheless, it is a quality piece, with well finished pieces, especially the fret finish and polish - no raggedy ends to catch on your hands. Recommended without reservation. That said if you want a hand-crafted, US artisan-made instrument, this ain't it. Those will cost you a lot more that $250. Be prepared to do your own setup - it ships with the bridge uninstalled. Hint: place it so the 12th fret is exactly - exactly - halfway from bridge to nut. Otherwise the intonation will be wayyyyy off. As for tuning the head, that's up to you, as it impacts the tone of the instrument.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2012 by Panzrwagn
Finger pickin good
Best deal on the web as far as quality versus cost goes. I was really impressed with the quality of the build. Requires that you watch a couple YouTube videos to figure out setting the bridge and tightening the head but totally worth it as it's something you should know if you're a banjo owner. The resonator is loud and crisp, I had to put a small towel in it to dampen the high end it's so loud. Tuners actually stay in tune better than my Ibanez guitar so that is another pleasant surprise.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2020 by TMVPDX
Beautiful Banjo
I bought this for my adult daughter for Christmas. She's a singer in a band and decide she wanted to play an instrument. For some reason, she chose banjo. We were both impressed with how beautiful the wood is on the resonator and how warm the sound was - and it's brand new. A lot of instruments take years to sound that good. Anyway, she's happy. Which means I'm happy..
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020 by Amazon Customer
The quality is great
Did not dislike anything , love it
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020 by Paula Lands
Nice quality beginner bango
Nice! My 18 year old guitar playing son wanted a bango to start playing. Great starter bango. Although had wished it came with some kind of instructions of how to tune it. Was able to access some tuning online and a friend helped him.
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018 by Tricia L.
A great Banjo for the money
Very well made and beautiful sound.
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020 by Cindy L. Berry
Great banjo!
This was a birthday present for my son. And he is having a ball learning to play! Great!! The item looks more expensive than it is. Very pleased!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018 by Deborah scarboro