Washburn OscarSchmidt OB-5 Banjo Reviews
Washburn OscarSchmidt OB-5
submitted 4/21/2007
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Submitter |
swampman8 (see all reviews from this person) |
Where Purchased |
Ebay |
Year Purchased |
2007 |
Price Paid |
154.00 ($US) |
Sound
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Has a very bright tone. Excellent sound for a less expensive banjo |
Sound Rating |
8 |
Setup
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Banjo was out of tune when i received it. Also the resonator was cracked on one of the threaded holes. I glued the banjo resonator back together and tuned it as well. Still holding a tune. |
Setup Rating |
5 |
Appearance
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Mahongany resonator and neck. Very beautiful for a less expensive banjo. |
Appearance Rating |
7 |
Reliability
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Seems to be okay for now. I haven't used it much. |
Reliability Rating |
8 |
Customer Service
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Very friendly |
Customer Service |
9 |
Components
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Maybe the tuners they are a little cheap but they hold a tune for a while. |
Components Rating |
7 |
Overall Comments
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For the price i paid it came with a gig bag. I feel as i got a good deal for the money. Very clean crisp banjo. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Washburn OscarSchmidt OB-5
submitted 3/16/2002
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Submitter |
Unknown |
Where Purchased |
Howren Music |
Year Purchased |
2002 |
Price Paid |
Don't Remember
historic exchange rates / currency converter
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Sound
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Good for Bluegrass. |
Sound Rating |
8 |
Setup
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Setup very nice. Nice armrest, good neck |
Setup Rating |
8 |
Appearance
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Very nice. Cherry neck, closed back |
Appearance Rating |
8 |
Reliability
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Don't know yet. |
Reliability Rating |
not rated |
Customer Service
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Customer Service |
not rated |
Components
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Components Rating |
not rated |
Overall Comments
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Just a good banjo for the price |
Overall Rating |
not rated |
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Washburn OscarSchmidt OB-5
submitted 1/5/2002
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Submitter |
Unknown |
Where Purchased |
Greencastle Music |
Year Purchased |
1997 |
Price Paid |
397.00 ($US) |
Sound
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Rich full sound
Very good for bluegrass |
Sound Rating |
7 |
Setup
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Set up well changed bridge position some (Normal) |
Setup Rating |
7 |
Appearance
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Cherry finish
fret inlays (Pearl) |
Appearance Rating |
8 |
Reliability
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after 5 years it still looks great |
Reliability Rating |
9 |
Customer Service
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Customer Service |
not rated |
Components
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Components Rating |
not rated |
Overall Comments
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Overall for being priced under $500.00 (New) I
would say very good.
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Overall Rating |
8 |
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