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Product Description
The Oscar Schmidt OS21C 21 chord autoharp is the beginner’s choice of autoharps. With its beautiful sunburst finish and its low cost, it's no wonder that this is one of our best selling autoharps.
The body of this attractive autoharp is constructed from maple and has a glossy finish. The glossy finish of this autoharp will give is a slightly muted sound. There is a frame of rock maple along the edge of the instrument as well as a 10 ply pinboard. This strong pinboard will make sure that the pegs will not gradually turn and will keep your strings in place. The sound cavity of this autoharp is large and will give you a great tone.
A couple of improvements to the Oscar Schmidt line of autoharps has been the addition of thicker felt padding to the chord bars and the addition of foam padding to the underside of the chord bar cover. This helps prevent the keys from becoming stuck underneath the cover and dampening any unwanted noise from the chord bars.
Currently, at Autoharpstore.com, we are including a FREE gig bag with the purchase of any Oscar Schmidt Autoharp purchase. You can also choose from an instant $30 rebate off the purchase of either a Tuff Skin Padded Bag or Grey Ultra Plus Padded bag. In addition to the FREE gig back, we will include a free tuner with your purchase of an autoharp. There is also the option for a discounted digital tuner that has a built-in metronome and tone generator. We also offer a $20 flat rate shipping in the continental US for any autoharp.
Autoharpstore.com has available a wide range of books that will help get started with playing the autoharp and learning about the instrument. We also have available a variety of picks that can be used for different functions.
Autoharpstore.com is the premier online retailer of autoharps and autoharp accessories. We have technical support Monday through Friday from 9 am to 7 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm eastern time. You can reach us by phone, live chat, or by e-mail. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have."
This 'harp was designed with the player in mind. The Sunburst satin finish gives the OS21C a very attractive look with a classic touch. The body is made with select maple wood, designed for strength and optimal support. It is a very light-colored hardwood with a very even grain texture.
The pin blocks in many of the finest autoharps consist of hard rock maple for extra strength. The pin blocks are laminated rock maple pin blocks meaning they are specially coated for extra strength. The purpose of the pin block is to firmly hold the tuning pins in place where the strings are attached. The added strength of the laminated rock maple ensures that everything will stay in the right place.
Multiple layers of maple laminations are cross-banded using a special high frequency, waterproof gluing process. Reversing the grain direction on each layer of lamination yields incredible strength and the high-frequency waterproof glue seals the laminations protecting the pin block from changes in the relative humidity.
The Autoharp, like the piano, is a tempered scale, so the same strings are used in several chords, even when perfectly in tune in one chord may sound slightly sharp or flat in another. Over time as strings loosen, use fine tuning to tighten so it can reach its limits. The first twang of a string is higher and the tone settles in after a second. Turn the tuner to 442 and attach the clip to the middle peg.
What's in a name? Quality, history, and tradition. Our Autoharp is the original, with over 100 years of history behind it. A wide variety to choose from. Oscar Schmidt is truly the original and only complete source for the Autoharp. Premium woods, quality hardware, and modest prices create an ideal instrument. Each is inspected and adjusted in the USA by a skilled technician, your assurance for smooth fret ends, precision low action and resonant sound quality. Unequaled standards, easy playing comfort, and tone response create the perfect value.
Product Specs
| Model # | OS21C Classic |
| Chords | 21 Chord |
| Front Finish | Red Satin Burst Finish |
| Back Finish | Gloss Maple with rock maple pin block |
| Additional Features | Plays in eleven keys |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
Note: Autoharps no longer have a built-in tuner (see promotions for tuner deals)
Our products are brand new and are still in the original package. They are stored in our temperature controlled warehouse to prevent any damage or warping. Our first-in first-out inventory system assures that you will receive the newest Autoharp available. We specialize in Oscar Schmidt Autoharps and accessories, so our time and energy are devoted to Autoharps. This allows us to provide our customers with the highest quality service and the best products available.
We are an authorized Oscar Schmidt dealer, so you know that we offer the best products on the market. The AutoHarp Store makes it fast and easy for you to find what you are looking for. With our easy ordering system and same day shipping*, it is easy to order and arrives quickly to your door. In order to cut costs to offer our customers the lowest prices, we do everything online. Although most people would prefer to try out a product before they purchase it, by not having a showroom or storefront, we can offer the lowest prices in the market.
Country of Origin: South Korea
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Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
