Vintage oscar schmidt autoharp 12 chords 1960s model 73 all. For anyone who wants to play the autoharp for fun or professionally, the oscar schmidt 21chord is the best allaround instrument. Oscar schmidt 1930s reissue original design autoharp, 21 chord. This customized os autoharp is on sale on ebay at present.
The value of an oscar schmidt autoharp our pastimes. An oscar schmidt tradition, this classic 1930s reissue. Oscar schmidt os73b autoharp 1930s reissue free gig. Oscar schmidt os21cr autoharp with hard case youtube. The 15bar models, in one or another configuration, are still popular today.
Near mint im happy to combine postage on 3 or more cds. Oscar schmidt os45ce the appalachian electric autoharp. Oscar schmidt 21 chord autoharp, select maple, plays in. With a wide variety of models to choose from, oscar schmidt is truly the original and only complete source for the autoharp.
It can be installed on a fifteen bar model too, but youll need to put a 1 wide groove on the under side of the bar holders to accept the tabs on the pickup ends. Autoharp oscar schmidt 21 chord appalachian os45c made in the usa os 45 cr. Vintage oscar schmidt os12b 12 chord autoharp autoharp wcase vintage oscar schmidt os12b 12 chord autoharp autoharp wcase welcome to musicdungeon. The os73ce is a 21chord model with a black satin finish and a passive electronic pickup for onstage performing. And when it comes to quality autoharps, oscar schmidt is the name to know.
Typically, when the autoharp sounds bad, the first thing i. Vintage oscar schmidt autoharp 12 chords 1960s model 73. Incidentally, chromaharp also came out with a 21chord autoharp. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, apartments for rent, jobs listings, merchandise, and. Autoharps for sale classifieds on oodle classifieds. Oct 12, 20 this customized os autoharp is on sale on ebay at present.
Oscar schmidst 1930s reissue models have been lovingly. An oscar schmidt tradition, this classic 1930s reissue truly distinguishes itself from all the rest. Only premium woods and superior hardware are used in an oscar schmidt autoharp. You indicate your consent to this use by clicking i agree or by continuing to use this site. Unfollow oscar schmidt autoharp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
This zither, like most zithers, has very little value today. The os73c is the acoustic 21 chord autoharp in the heritage line of autoharps from oscar schmidt. Oscar schmidt is the worlds biggest autoharp manufacturer, and the os21c is one of their most popular models. In the 1970s, oscar schmidt came out with their own magnetic pickup. Oscar schmidt 18571929 was a german immigrant to the united states that was envolved in selling musical instruments in jersey city, new jersey. Its got a lovely reddish colour, it sits very comfortably in the arms unlike the one i use which comes from korea and it is light for its quality. We are also including a free digital tuner with every purchase of an autoharp. With a wide variety of models to choose from, oscar schmidt is. The oscar schmidt musical instrument company has been producing autoharps for more than 100 years. Buy oscar schmidt 1930s reissue original design autoharp, 21 chord, black, os73c.
Oscar schmidt autoharp string set, model a, asa, oscar schmidt autoharp string set, model a, asa. Oscar schmidt os21cqtbl blue quilt top 21 chord autoharp oscar schmidt os73ce 21 chord 1930s reissue acousticelectric autoharp oscar schmidt os150fce 21 chord electric appalachian autoharp oscar schmidt os120cn adirondak 21 chord autoharp. Vintage 1953 oscar schmidt autoharp pea pickin hearts. Those 6 missing chords are vital to the sound and the playing.
This model has 36 strings and 12 plastic chord bars. As a piece of americana it is often called the nations favorite musical instrument. Page 14 th e professional oscar our finest schmidt autoharp spectacular in design and workmanship, the os110 and os120 series continues to intrigue feature our exclusive ft600 fine tuning system and new for 2009 the and engage american ot1 built in autoharp chromatic tuner for perfect tuning accuracy. With everything nowadays made there, try to find something made in the usa. One of oscar schmidts most popular autoharps, the os21c features a handcrafted maple body finished in gloss with a rock maple pin block to help assure youre always in tune. Does not include case, serial number on back of instrument is 8241. This 21chord autoharp plays in eleven different keys. Reconfiguring a 21key oscar schmidt autoharp with ossupplied e, bm. The classic design distinguishes it from all the rest. Oscar schmidt offers a large selection of instrument cases and accessories. With 21 chords, a resonant maple body and rock maple pin block, and the handcrafted quality oscar schmidt is known for, its. It is a 3032 year old oscar schmidt 21 bar with case. Buy oscar schmidt os73b 1930s reissue 15 chord autoharp bundle with polishing cloth black. It appears to have been the first model to begin its life without the high d string.
Autoharp 101 how i learned to pick melody duration. Approx 24 length x 12 wide x 312 tall please refer to the pictures. The autoharp quarterly is by, for and about its members. With 21 chords, a resonant maple body and rock maple pin block, and the handcrafted quality oscar schmidt is known for, its a solid, affordable autoharp thats built to last. It needs new strings and the felt on some of the bars needs replaced. Oscar schmidt os73c 21 chord 1930s reissue autoharpblack. Oscar schmidt os73b 1930s reissue 15 chord autoharp bundle. Most folks will find it easy to install this oscar schmidt magnetic pickup on your 21 bar autoharp.
One of oscar schmidt s most popular autoharps, the os21c features a handcrafted maple body finished in gloss with a rock maple pin block to help assure youre always in tune. Oscar schmidt is over 100 years old, and i had researched on their website, so this was a complete surprise, and disappointment to me. Excellent 1961 model 73 oscar schmidt autoharp, 36 string12 chord, all strings and accessories are present. Vintage oscar schmidt autoharp 36 string 15 chord i do not have an original packaging. Oscar schmidt os73b 1930 reissue autoharp thomann uk. Oscar schmidt 1930s reissue one look at the os73 series autoharps and you can tell these are completely different from any other autoharps in the oscar schmidt line indeed, a tribute to the very first autoharps, the os73 series is intended to reproduce the look of the old autoharps models from the 1930s with features such as.
This beautiful 1930s reissue is truly a unique instrument. Founded by oscar and his brother otto in 1871, the otto schmidt co. Typically, when the autoharp sounds bad, the first thing i do is check the felts. Any autoharp, regardless of make and model is susceptible to developing a. Oscar schmidts 1930s reissue models have been lovingly recreated based on the original design. To this day, their 15 and 21 chord autoharps compete well with oscar schmidts baseline 15 and 12chord autoharps, but if you want to look for instruments with upgrade features and metter materials than the standard models, youll be looking at oscar schmidt s. Parts and accessories for your autoharp books and cd recordings picks and straps. Every autoharp has buttons that control felted bars that dampen notes that arent. However, not all of them sound as good as the others. This is the vintage oscar schmidt os12b 12 chord autoharp.
I did not realize oscar schmidt was farming out their production to china. The oscar schmidt website offers specifications and prices for their entire current range of autoharps, from the. Faithful recreations our 1930s reissue models have been lovingly recreated based on the original design. This video is about oscar schmidt os73 line of autoharps. The oscar schmidt os73c, os73ce, and os73b line of autoharps are a. Once you have your strings strung, our tuning hammer will make your life a whole lot easier. Instruments oscar schmidt os30c autoharpattache oscar. The patented chord bar configuration makes it easy to learn and to continue to play for years to come.
Of all things, an autoharp made in china stamped on the inside. But, still, i have had students who bought a 15chord autoharp and were disappointed after a few weeks of playing. My autoharps yes, i have several are all oscar schmidt harps about the same age. Make offer new oscar schmidt autoharp ac449 deluxe hardshell suitcase style case music new. Autoharps oscar schmidt autoharp bluegrass chord autoharp. To this day, their 15 and 21 chord autoharps compete well with oscar schmidts baseline 15 and 12chord autoharps, but if you want to look for instruments with upgrade features and metter materials than the standard models, youll be looking at oscar schmidts. Simply add either tuner to your shopping cart to get your instant savings. Those are part of a description, ask questions before bidding. Many variants of zithers were popular in the early 1900s, but almost nobody plays any of those variants today, thus they are pretty hard to sell. The os73ce is the acoustic and electric version of the os73c. Oscar schmidt os73b 15 chord 1930s reissue autoharp the model can be seen in the movie the mighty wind. Oscar schmidt 21 chord autoharp oscar schmidt is the worlds biggest autoharp manufacturer, and the os21c is one of their most popular models. Went to ebay and found a vintage autoharp made earlier, made here in the usa.
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. Vintage autoharp, oscar schmidt autoharp, 36 string 12 chord autoharp, vintage instrument, stringed instrument, black autoharp, sheet music here we have a beautiful vintage oscar schmidt autoharp. The 15bar autoharp was first introduced by oscar schmidt co. As with any vintage instrument, establishing the value of an old autoharp can be difficult, but newer models are fairly easy to price. The 70s and 80s had some of the best sounding autoharps. Autoharp trade mark registeredmanufactured and trade mark registered by oscar schmidt international, inc. A true oscar schmidt tradition, this model gives a classic feel to a brand new instrument.
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