Brand: Oscar Schmidt Color: Tobacco Sunburst EAN: 0801128500287 Label: Oscar Schmidt Manufacturer: Oscar Schmidt Model: OE30TS Publisher: Oscar Schmidt Studio: Oscar Schmidt
Customer Rating: Summary: Very good instrument for the price Comment: I'm not an expert with guitars. I've played for a few years a 12 strings acoustic guitar, but this is my first semi-hollow. So far I didn't play it with an amplifier, so I'm not sure how it will perform when amplified and if the electrical components are good or not, however the acoustic sound is just fine for me so far and certainly it is a lot of fun. For me it was a great way to get back on playing guitar after a few years of rest... For the price I think this is a great instrument and I think and hope I will be happy with it for a long time. Customer Rating: Summary: Washburn's Little Brother Deserving Of Name & Reputation Comment: I am by no means an expert guitar player. I used to play when I was younger and just recently decided to start playing again. I love Country Music, some Jazz, some Blues and some Rock. More Country Music than any of the others.
I previously purchased an Oscar Schmidt Blue Burst for myself and was so impressed I decided to buy a Tobacco Sunburst. When I received the Tobacco Sunburst, I noticed it was one made in Indonesia. I looked it over and it looked and felt like a real quality guitar. In some ways, it felt better than the Blue Burst I have that is made in China. After tuning it, I played a few chords with an amplifier and a few chords without. The sound it produced was REMARKABLE!!! This is NOT a cheap guitar! With or without an amplifier, this guitar has a sound that can give the best Gibson, Epiphone or Gretsch REAL competition!!!
The OE30 has two Washburn Series 400 Pickups that can produce a warm deep mellow sound or a sharp rock growl. The body is made of maple with a flawless finish. The neck is mahogany and has a good feel. The Grover Tuners are quality and have a good postive feel when tuning. The Tobacco Sunburst came with different strings than my Blue Burst. The strings are thicker and more like the strings on an acoustic. Playing it takes a tad more pressure, but the sound they produce is beyond belief!
For the price, you get an awesome guitar that rivals the more expensive semi-hollows. Don't let the fact it's made in Indonesia dissuade you from purchasing one. I will admit, there are flaws, but you have to look really, REALLY close to find any. This is a quality guitar that if properly cared for, could last a lifetime and will. Washburn also warranties the guitar to the original purchaser for life. (Read the Warranty for limitations).
If you want a semi-hollow guitar, consider the OE30. You will not be sorry. You will receive a quality guitar, a lifetime warranty and save money as well.
