Oscar Schmidt OS21C 21 Chord Classic Autoharp with AC445 Padded Gig Bag
- 21 chords, chromatic layout
- Three rows of buttons for quick chord changes
- 36 strings, stainless steel
- Maple top, back and body, polished finish
- 12 pounds, full-size frame
- Padded gig bag listed as included
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A chromatic autoharp with a wide chord set and a padded bag, for players ready to move past a basic chord layout. The listing does not give dimensions or warranty terms.
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ASIN: B00FSEZNPUModel: OS21C-AC445Category: Autoharps
Overview
Pressing a chord bar button on this maple autoharp selects the chord, and the buttons are arranged in three rows. A rock maple pin block anchors the tuning pins, and the body carries a sunburst gloss finish.
The wide chord set, covering major, minor and seventh chords, is what separates it from smaller autoharps, and the three-row button layout is described as giving smooth changes. The limit is that the listing is silent on dimensions, warranty and hand orientation.
Who it's for
An established folk or hymn accompanist who plays in many keys and wants a bag ready for travel. A first-time player who only needs a handful of chords gets little use from the extra buttons.
Pros and cons
- Major, minor and seventh chord bars
- Three button rows for changes
- Rock maple pin block
- Padded gig bag included
- Dimensions not listed
- Warranty terms absent
- Hand orientation not stated
Performance notes
Chord changes come down to the chord bar layout, and the three-row arrangement places related chords close together under the hand. The maple top acts as the soundboard, while the rock maple pin block holds the tuning pins steady. Stainless steel strings determine the tone and how often the autoharp needs retuning.
Specifications
| Brand | Oscar Schmidt |
|---|---|
| Model | OS21C-AC445 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Full-size |
| Weight | 12 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Back Material Type | Maple |
| Body Material Type | Maple |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Top Material Type | Maple |
| String Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Brown |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | With bag |
| Other details | |
| Number of Strings | 36 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Set Name | A, D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb, A Major; E, A, D, G, C Minor; B, E, A, D, G, C, F, Bb Seventh |
Frequently asked questions
Which chords does the Oscar Schmidt OS21C cover?
The description lists A, D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb and A Major; E, A, D, G and C Minor; and B, E, A, D, G, C, F and Bb Seventh chords. That is the full chord bar layout on the three rows of buttons.
Is the OS21C a harp you pluck string by string?
The listing categorizes it as a harp, but it is an autoharp with chord bar buttons and manual operation, so a chord is selected with a button rather than built note by note.