Oscar Schmidt OD312CEB-A-U 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar. Black
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Brand | Oscar Schmidt |
Color | Black |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
Hand Orientation | Right |
Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
Number of Strings | 12 |
About this item
- Guitar Bridge System: Hardtail Bridge
- Guitar Pickup Configuration: Humbucker
- Hand Orientation: Right
- Country of Origin: China
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Product information
Item Weight | 5 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 42 x 4.75 x 16 inches |
ASIN | B078MRVH7S |
Item model number | OD312CEB-A-U |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #56,087 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #217 in Acoustic-Electric Guitars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 1, 2017 |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Color Name | Black |
Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
String Gauge | Medium |
String Material | Alloy Steel |
Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
Number of Strings | 12 |
Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
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The OD312CE is a 12 string dreadnought with a cutaway for easy upper fret access. Its great action makes it one of the easiest playing 12 strings around. The MET-A07 Preamp/Tuner brings out the full lush & chiming sound of all 12 strings through any PA or amp. Handcrafted quality Dreadnought cutaway style High gloss finish Select spruce top Mahogany sides & back Engineered wood fretboard (CITES safe for export! ) Decorative wood marquetry Mahogany neck Fully adjustable truss rod Chrome die cast tuners Active EQ preamp with built in tuner. Lifetime
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Top Wood Select Spruce (spalted maple on SM models) Back Wood Mahogany Sides Mahogany Type Acoustic Guitars Shape DreadnoughtFrom the brand
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The Oscar Schmidt Company was founded in 1871 and incorporated in 1911. By the early 1900s, the company had five factories in Europe and a factory on Ferry Street in Jersey City.
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Value for money | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — |
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Sold By | Music Buys | Adorama | GearNuts | Proaudiostar | Music Buys | Music Buys |
hand orientation | Right | Ambidextrous | Right | Right | Right | Right |
number of strings | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
fretboard material | Rosewood | — | — | Mahogany Wood | Rosewood | Rosewood |
back material | — | Sapele Wood | Sapele, Spruce Wood | Mahogany Wood | Mahogany Wood | Rosewood, Mahogany Wood |
top material | — | Okoume Wood | Spruce Wood | Mahogany | Rosewood, Mahogany Wood, Spruce Plywood, Spruce Wood | Rosewood, Mahogany Wood, Spruce Plywood, Spruce Wood |
body material | Mahogany | Okoume, Sapele, Wood, Spruce | Spruce | Mahogany | Spruce | Rosewood |
neck material | Mahogany | Okoume Wood | Sapele Wood | Mahogany | Mahogany | Mahogany |
guitar bridge system | Fixed | — | — | Fixed | — | Adjustable |
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Customers like the quality, sound quality and value of the guitar. For example, they mention it's an exquisite instrument, sounds fantastic acoustically or amplified, has great intonation and is one of the best bangs for the buck. They also appreciate the ease of playability. That said, some complain about the condition and the tuning.
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Customers generally like the quality of the guitar. For example, they say it's an exquisite guitar for under US$300, comparable to other well built guitars, and a serious instrument. Customers also appreciate the great electronics and tuner. They say the frets came in really good condition and the guitar itself is an eye grabber.
"...This is a serious instrument and Taylor has done a really good job of keeping their sound in what is essentially to Taylor as Applause is to Ovation...." Read more
"...the finish is not amazing or perfect, but it's pretty good (and as for actual flaws - one tiny 1mm chip inside the sound hole)..." Read more
"...The bridge is glued straight and even onto the body with no exposed seams. The nut is precisely cut for the strings - they sit there nice and snug...." Read more
"...None the less I was intrigued by the low price, the physical appearance and the two extremely enthusiastic reviews I had read on the Amazon site...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the guitar. They mention that it sounds fantastic acoustically or amplified, the strings sound good, and the tuner works great. The intonation is great, and it has beautiful tones that ring out loud. The sound is good unplugged, but it can become very good when amplfied, and holds perfect pitch with a capo at the 7th fret.
"...This is a serious instrument and Taylor has done a really good job of keeping their sound in what is essentially to Taylor as Applause is to Ovation...." Read more
"...most any kind of octave-pair instrument, and this thing just puts out great sound (not just volume but more importantly beautiful tone) with no..." Read more
"...feature a NUBONE brand nut & compensated saddle & that makes for great intonation on this guitar and your strings will stay in tune much longer...." Read more
"...The sound is amazing. The tones ring out loud, long and clear. The sustained tones give this instrument a remarkably beautiful voice...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the guitar. They mention that it is one of the best bangs for the buck, a worthy piece considering the price and sound, and a great investment. Some say that the guitar is inexpensive and worth the wait.
"...This is one of the best bangs for the buck I have ever found out there and I would recommend this as a viable guitar for anyone who wants to play a..." Read more
"...None the less I was intrigued by the low price, the physical appearance and the two extremely enthusiastic reviews I had read on the Amazon site...." Read more
"...It was worth the wait. This is an exquisite guitar for under US$300. I can see now why all the fuss...." Read more
"...This guitar package was worth the money I want to thank the people who review this I always wanted to learn 12 string but did not want to spend a..." Read more
Customers find the playability of the guitar to be great. They say it has an easy enough action that they can even play an F major bar. They also say the on board tuner makes it a breeze to tune and is ready to play right out of the box. Customers also mention that the guitar is easy on the finger tips so it doesn't hurt to play it.
"...get rid of a few string buzzes, but otherwise it was otherwise pretty well set up and the tuning drift is well within what one would expect from..." Read more
"...and the on board tuner makes it a breeze to tune. I play it through a Behringer UltraAcoustic ACX450...." Read more
"...And the playability of it was very smooth and didn’t kill your fingers at all!!..." Read more
"...I liked the sound, but it was much more difficult to tune and play than my old 6 string had been...." Read more
Customers like the action of the guitar. They say it's easy to press and didn't have high action. Some say the action is super light and great. Overall, most are satisfied with the action and find it easy to play.
"...Good action, brilliant, clean tone and the tuner was close enough that it will get you well within an acceptable range...." Read more
"...have the guitar set up, but I think I got really lucky - the action is super light (but still no buzzing or twanging!), the neck is straight...." Read more
"...After the first few days the truss rod and action went way out of whack. Adjusting the truss rod helped but ended up sanding the saddle...." Read more
"...The action is close, but there is no detectable buzzing. The sound is amazing. The tones ring out loud, long and clear...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the guitar. They mention that it plays very well, the strings sound good, and the tuner works great. Some say that the finish is beautiful and perfect with no flaws or scratches. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...That's real versatility and very helpful. You usually don't find such versatility except on more expensive instruments!!!..." Read more
"...The guitar stays in tune, the strings sound good, and the tuner works great! I have not tried to plug it in so I do not know how it sounds plugged in...." Read more
"...I tuned it up and it played quite well. For $200, you get a 12-string guitar...." Read more
"...Seriously! The finish is beautiful and perfect with no flaws or scratches. It's in tune all the way up the scale with perfect intonation...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tuning of the guitar. Some mention that the sound is amazing, and the tuning is no problem at all. They say the drift is well within what one would expect, and that the tuner is spot on. That said, others say that the tuning machines are not the best, and it takes a lot of work to keep it in tune.
"...the tuning machines are not the best, and some of them seem to work better than others..." Read more
"...but otherwise it was otherwise pretty well set up and the tuning drift is well within what one would expect from strings that have just been tuned..." Read more
"...I got it but now that I’ve owned it a while now I can tell you it won’t stay in tune, you constantly have to tune it and it loves to break the lower..." Read more
"...makes for great intonation on this guitar and your strings will stay in tune much longer...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the condition of the guitar. They mention that it was damaged upon arrival, with some small blemishes and scratches. Some customers also report that the guitar was cracked on the bottom part, with cracks forming on the finish near the top frets from temperature changes. Additionally, some customers report that their thumbs were scratched by the sharp ends of the frets.
"...the finish is not amazing or perfect, but it's pretty good (and as for actual flaws - one tiny 1mm chip inside the sound hole)..." Read more
"...We have received (2) of them with identical damage at the bottom of the guitar first on the front of the guitar and the replacement on the back...." Read more
"...The assembly is sub par. Sharp tuners that cut strings. Cracks occurred on the finish near the top frets from temperature changes...." Read more
"Pretty good guitar for what it’s worth. There was some small blemishes on it but they didn’t affect the sound at all or really cause any problems...." Read more
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I have been playing since I was 13 and am now a part the Geritol generation with a bad back but nimble fingers and good ears and this is one of the nicest 12 strings I have ever played. The neck is a bit thicker than some 6 strings 12 strings I've played in the past, but the instrument is very well made, quite attractive and has a very good degree of tone and balance up and down the neck. The harmonics are spot-on at the 12th and 7th frets and with the flat fingerboard, capos a lot better than many 6 and 12-strings I have played. I am imagining that my descendants are going to be using this instrument a long after I'm gone.
This is one of the best bangs for the buck I have ever found out there and I would recommend this as a viable guitar for anyone who wants to play a 12-string. It may not have a fancy name and not cost more than a 2010 Hyundai, but it is a serious, good quality instrument. This is the second 12-string I've owned. My previous 12-string was a very high end Yamaha bought in the 1990s and this plays and sounds better than one I paid over twice the price for (or almost 4 times as much for in terms of 1990s dollars) and would undoubtedly sell for at least $800 nowadays.
One thing is does have is both 1/4" (6.35mm) and DIN sockets so it will be good for any kind of sound setup. This is a serious instrument and Taylor has done a really good job of keeping their sound in what is essentially to Taylor as Applause is to Ovation. It may be relatively inexpensive, but it is a serious instrument with all the features that make high-end instruments easy to set up as well. Even if it doesn't project as well as a few higher end makes, it will hold up to most situations and the pickups sound good enough on an amp where this is essentially an non-issue as the equalization on the pickup is very nicely done. The guitar came with both a 1/4 guitar cord and the Allen wrench for the truss rod and that is all one really needs if the guitar is well made. The machine heads are a good design, and are the kind that are adjustable, if you know what you are doing - just use the proper sized Phillips screw driver in excellent condition to prevent damage to the screw heads and tweak it in stages to prevent over tightening which will accelerate wear on the machine heads. The overall quality of components, plus a quick look at the interior bracing and construction with an angled inspection mirror and flashlight showed good, well-glued bracing and over all good construction. An extremely good instrument for the price.
buying something like an instrument through the mail, I always make sure to go for the "ships for *AND SOLD BY* Amazon", even if the other vendor is cheaper, because that however-many-extra-bucks makes me feel safe and secure, knowing that Amazon's customer service and return policy are nonpareil. (e.g. the reviews of this item and the 4 or 5 other OD312CExxx instruments on here, a small percentage of people saying it arrived with broken strings or, even in one case, cracks in the body)
I considered I'd probably have to go have the guitar set up, but I think I got really lucky - the action is super light (but still no buzzing or twanging!), the neck is straight. the bridge is fixed (glued) and the saddle is not adjustable. at worst I will have to retune it many times for a couple weeks as it adjusts to the temperature and the strings stretch a bit.
so, the 10 string: everyone who hears it cannot believe the sound, and its body is literally 1/2 the size of this 12 string. the sound out of this 12 string dreadnought is phenomenal and ungodly.
I love the feel of the neck, same as my other oscar schmidts just slightly wider. the tuning machines are not the best, and some of them seem to work better than others (one of them particularly, I almost feel like I am forcing it too much, even to get 1/8 turn out of it)
the finish is not amazing or perfect, but it's pretty good (and as for actual flaws - one tiny 1mm chip inside the sound hole)
but most of all THE SOUND! I love most any kind of octave-pair instrument, and this thing just puts out great sound (not just volume but more importantly beautiful tone) with no effort (does require great effort if you are trying to play softly!)