Comments on: Oscar Schmidt Ukulele http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/oscar-schmidt-ukulele/ Advice, videos and reviews of ukuleles. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:32:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Ken Colwill http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/oscar-schmidt-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1627 Ken Colwill Fri, 18 May 2012 12:10:59 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=174#comment-1627 I am considering buying the Oscar Schmidt OU2P Concert Pineapple uke. I can't find a sound test on it anywhere on the net. Has anyone played one of these? Please let me know what you think about it if you have. Thanks. I am considering buying the Oscar Schmidt OU2P Concert Pineapple uke. I can’t find a sound test on it anywhere on the net. Has anyone played one of these? Please let me know what you think about it if you have. Thanks.
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]]> By: AL http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/oscar-schmidt-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1535 AL Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:17:08 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=174#comment-1535 I own two Oscar Schmidt ukulele's. One OU6 and also the OU6LCE both are Tenor ukulele's. The quality for the money is amazing, tone is good and they look great. I just ordered the Baritone OS model OU53, I've been playing guitar for over 40 years and have spent tons of money on Gibson, Guild, G&L and Heritage guitars (which all sound great) but if your looking for a great deal that you'll be happy with in a uke for very little money. Go with any of the Oscar Schmidt models that fit your budget. Play On AL : ) I own two Oscar Schmidt ukulele’s. One OU6 and also the OU6LCE both are Tenor ukulele’s. The quality for the money is amazing, tone is good and they look great. I just ordered the Baritone OS model OU53, I’ve been playing guitar for over 40 years and have spent tons of money on Gibson, Guild, G&L and Heritage guitars (which all sound great) but if your looking for a great deal that you’ll be happy with in a uke for very little money. Go with any of the Oscar Schmidt models that fit your budget. Play On AL : )
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]]> By: senne http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/oscar-schmidt-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1378 senne Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:08:37 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=174#comment-1378 My first ukulele was a €25 korala, but recently i bought an Oscar Schmidt OU3 (€119). It's a huge different! The intonation is pretty good and it stays in tune. I haven't changed the strings yet, i wonder if it will be even better with Worths or aquila's, but i can't find them in Belgium. I'm not a big fan of the white/yellow color, but after testing some ukulele's in the store, this one sounded best. My best buy of 2011. My first ukulele was a €25 korala, but recently i bought an Oscar Schmidt OU3 (€119). It’s a huge different!
The intonation is pretty good and it stays in tune.
I haven’t changed the strings yet, i wonder if it will be even better with Worths or aquila’s, but i can’t find them in Belgium. I’m not a big fan of the white/yellow color, but after testing some ukulele’s in the store, this one sounded best.
My best buy of 2011.
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]]> By: Alex http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/oscar-schmidt-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1369 Alex Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:04:40 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=174#comment-1369 I have a Oscar Schmidt OU2E and it sounds incredible. It has a really full sound and it's loud enough for any application. The ukulele is mahogany and it has a really well put together and finished look, it's surprisingly well built for being under $100 and acoustic electric. Another reviewer said theirs developed an annoying fret buzz, and I had that problem when I first got mine, but I unscrewed the 1/4 jack at the bottom and turned it 180 degrees so the wire wasn't touching the wood on the front of the instrument and the buzz stopped completely. It's because there's a tie that holds the wires secure inside the instrument but there's a length of wire that still touches the wood and it causes that sound. Other than that though this ukulele is really incredible! It's been a lot of fun, I borrowed a friend's awhile ago (the same model) and decided to get one. The pickup is really great, I can plug into my computer and record or an amp and get some distortion, and if you're looking for an acoustic electric ukulele this one's really hard to beat! I have a Oscar Schmidt OU2E and it sounds incredible. It has a really full sound and it’s loud enough for any application. The ukulele is mahogany and it has a really well put together and finished look, it’s surprisingly well built for being under $100 and acoustic electric. Another reviewer said theirs developed an annoying fret buzz, and I had that problem when I first got mine, but I unscrewed the 1/4 jack at the bottom and turned it 180 degrees so the wire wasn’t touching the wood on the front of the instrument and the buzz stopped completely. It’s because there’s a tie that holds the wires secure inside the instrument but there’s a length of wire that still touches the wood and it causes that sound. Other than that though this ukulele is really incredible! It’s been a lot of fun, I borrowed a friend’s awhile ago (the same model) and decided to get one. The pickup is really great, I can plug into my computer and record or an amp and get some distortion, and if you’re looking for an acoustic electric ukulele this one’s really hard to beat!
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]]> By: John http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/oscar-schmidt-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1334 John Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:19:38 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=174#comment-1334 I bought a OU55CE Koa baritone with EQ a few months ago. I have been very pleased. It has the best cutaway on the market. I bought mine through a local dealer and had it set up with Aquilas. It will not sound like a solid body uke but it sounds nice unplugged and sounds very good through my little Peavy Solo PA. The eclectronics are great and it has a very sturdy end pin. It also looks way cool. I bought a OU55CE Koa baritone with EQ a few months ago. I have been very pleased. It has the best cutaway on the market. I bought mine through a local dealer and had it set up with Aquilas. It will not sound like a solid body uke but it sounds nice unplugged and sounds very good through my little Peavy Solo PA.
The eclectronics are great and it has a very sturdy end pin. It also looks way cool.
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]]> By: steve http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/oscar-schmidt-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1180 steve Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:39:58 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=174#comment-1180 upon first inspection I thought that my OU-13 seemed heavy, I think theirs too much reinforcement inside the uke, then I noticed the action was too high so the intonation had to be off also, then I noticed the tuners were not fit tightly, the sheer joy I get out of playing made me ignore the pain in my hand and fingers trying to get sustain and a little more projetion out of the dull tone it emitted, the strings seemed stiff and thick to strum...but it looks really cool upon first inspection I thought that my OU-13 seemed heavy, I think theirs too much reinforcement inside the uke, then I noticed the action was too high so the intonation had to be off also, then I noticed the tuners were not fit tightly, the sheer joy I get out of playing made me ignore the pain in my hand and fingers trying to get sustain and a little more projetion out of the dull tone it emitted, the strings seemed stiff and thick to strum…but it looks really cool
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]]> By: PeterUK http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/oscar-schmidt-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1177 PeterUK Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:38:09 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=174#comment-1177 Re the Ashbury/Oscar mapping - Some Ashbury and some Oscar Schmidt may well be almost the same in the UK, but not identical. If you look at the Ashbury AU-60 and the Oscar OU2-T they are obviously equivalent but the bridge shapes are very different and the 3-ply is Oak on the Ashbury, and Mahogany on the Oscar. Same plastic surround on the identical fretboard, same sound hole decoration, same price in the UK (80 UKPounds), probably same Indonesian workshop. I like The OU2-T for the money, once restringed with Aquilas of course. Stars are for the OU2-T Re the Ashbury/Oscar mapping – Some Ashbury and some Oscar Schmidt may well be almost the same in the UK, but not identical. If you look at the Ashbury AU-60 and the Oscar OU2-T they are obviously equivalent but the bridge shapes are very different and the 3-ply is Oak on the Ashbury, and Mahogany on the Oscar. Same plastic surround on the identical fretboard, same sound hole decoration, same price in the UK (80 UKPounds), probably same Indonesian workshop. I like The OU2-T for the money, once restringed with Aquilas of course. Stars are for the OU2-T
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]]> By: Gaby http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/oscar-schmidt-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1110 Gaby Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:26:44 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=174#comment-1110 *a good buy. oops! *a good buy. oops!
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]]> By: Gaby http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/oscar-schmidt-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-1109 Gaby Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:25:40 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=174#comment-1109 I have an Oscar Schmidt OU2PAK model, it's the "starter kit" on that comes with a gig bag and DVD. It's a concert size mahogany uke and comes with GHS strings. I learned to play on this uke (which I got for under 100 dollars) and I would highly recommend it to any beginner. In my opinion it's great quality for the price. The only problem I can find with it is that the resonance is not as great as it is on more expensive ukes, but for the price that's to be expected. This uke looks great and people who don't know the instrument will not notice that you bought an entry-level model. It's even got abalone inlay (although I think it's synthetic), which is a great touch. I've found that even after I have not played in weeks this uke still stays in tune and I don't have to tune it often. A good bye at a good price for any beginner, in my book! I have an Oscar Schmidt OU2PAK model, it’s the “starter kit” on that comes with a gig bag and DVD. It’s a concert size mahogany uke and comes with GHS strings.
I learned to play on this uke (which I got for under 100 dollars) and I would highly recommend it to any beginner. In my opinion it’s great quality for the price. The only problem I can find with it is that the resonance is not as great as it is on more expensive ukes, but for the price that’s to be expected.
This uke looks great and people who don’t know the instrument will not notice that you bought an entry-level model. It’s even got abalone inlay (although I think it’s synthetic), which is a great touch.
I’ve found that even after I have not played in weeks this uke still stays in tune and I don’t have to tune it often.
A good bye at a good price for any beginner, in my book!
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]]> By: CC http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/brands/oscar-schmidt-ukulele/comment-page-1/#comment-875 CC Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:41:39 +0000 http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/?p=174#comment-875 I am leading a band with bari uke and looking for solutions to the amplification problem. I was thinking of getting the OU55CE (Koa baritone with EQ, $279 on eBay) which says it's "designed for a live setting." I love the cutaway design and inlay, but has anyone played it? I'm trying to decide if I should get it for live shows or just have a pickup installed in my vintage Giannini, which I already know I love. I am leading a band with bari uke and looking for solutions to the amplification problem. I was thinking of getting the OU55CE (Koa baritone with EQ, $279 on eBay) which says it’s “designed for a live setting.” I love the cutaway design and inlay, but has anyone played it? I’m trying to decide if I should get it for live shows or just have a pickup installed in my vintage Giannini, which I already know I love.
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