Re: Oscar Schmidt OE 30
- From: SpringDiver <wab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 01:10:08 GMT
On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 17:03:08 -0800, Jim Anable
<jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>I'll interject my experience in with this message:
>
>SpringDiver wrote:
>
>> Hi Neil;
>>
>> Yeah. I just bought two (Tobacco Sunburst). For the price, they're
>> good instruments. Is it a really good guitar? I guess that's up to the
>> player.
>
>I bought one a while back. It is made in Indonesia, and I've read that
>they now make 'em in China???
>
>>
>> The only real problems I've had are as follows:
>>
>> Ruff strings.. big deal 009-042 from factory.
>> Frets need a little metal polish.
>
>My frets had a problem. Some of them had popped up a bit, or there was
>little to no finishing done on it (or both?).
>
>To make a long story short, I called MF with my concerns. I was offered
>immediate replacement at no additional cost, or partial refund allowing
>me to get a warranty repair. I opted for the latter. The repair shop
>would only do it right if I kicked in some dough. I did, and the end
>result is very nice! The frets have been glued down, leveled crowned
>and polished. It went from feeling like junk (and buzzing) to feeling
>really nice, with fairly low action.
>
>> One has an intermittent 3-way switch middle position
>> One had a buzz on the low 'E'. Vigorous bending fixed it.
>>
>> Pickups OK
>
>I like the pickups in mine. 335 comes through, and pickups have decent
>output. If I was to upgrade, I'd use Seymour Duncan Jazz in both holes.
> It is not my main guitar, so I don't feel a need to upgrade.
>
My sh-2n and sh-4jb arrived today. You read my mind. Wayne
>> Controls smooth and meaningful
>> Action OK - Not low, but comfortable.
>
>As stated above, I now get low action.
>
>> Tuners good
>> intonations was OK
>> finish is good.
>> No binding on neck - I don't care for neck binding.
>>
>> Sounds like a 335.
>>
>> I think the MSRP is $349. So for $149, it's a deal.
>
>My advice depends on how picky you are, and whether you do your own work.
>
>If you are not too picky, you may love this guitar as-is.
>
>You will notice that the neck is not finished as well as a Gibson. But
>hey, what do you expect for $150?
>
>If it is a dud, take one of my two options (return, or negotiate a
>partial refund and fix with some help from warranty). Be advised that
>Washburn warranty has a low dollar limit, so shops may refuse or ask for
>you to kick in.
>
>I am VERY happy with my guitar, after the work.
>
>One drawback not mentioned: It's bolt on, so you do loose a couple of
>frets of neck at the heel.
>
>>
>> Guitar comes with cord, allen wrench and neck setup instructions.
>> Washburn warranty.
>>
>> Wayne
>>
>> On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 11:18:42 -0800, "Neil Rutman"
>> <neilrutman@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Anybody here have one of these guys? I keep hearing great things about it. I
>>>was wondering if it's a really good gtr or just good for the money?
>>>
>>>Neil R
>>>
.
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