Oscar Schmidt OS21CE 21 Chord Acoustic Electric Auto Harp. Tobacco Sunburst
- 21 chords, 36 nylon strings
- Passive pickup, 6.35 mm jack output
- Integrated FT600 fine tuning system
- Ovankol top, spruce back, maple body
- 5.69 kg, 25.2 x 13.39 x 5.51 inches
- Right-handed layout, rock maple pin block
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An acoustic-electric autoharp with a passive pickup, a fine tuning system and a rock maple pin block, for players who want to plug into an amplifier. A preamp or tone controls are not mentioned.
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ASIN: B00I2VZ5AOModel: OS21CECategory: Autoharps
Overview
Oscar Schmidt's OS21CE is an acoustic-electric autoharp with a passive pickup, an ovankol top, a spruce back and a maple body in a satin tobacco sunburst finish. A rock maple pin block anchors the tuning pins, and an integrated fine tuning system handles small adjustments.
The reason to buy is a pickup and an integrated fine tuning system in one instrument, so it can be amplified and retuned quickly between songs. The limit is that the listing says nothing about a preamp and gives only a generic warranty label.
Who it's for
A gigging folk or gospel player who needs an amplified autoharp with fine tuning built in. A left-handed player, or anyone expecting onboard tone controls, will not find those in the listing.
Pros and cons
- Passive pickup for amplification
- Integrated fine tuning system
- Rock maple pin block
- Standard jack output
- Right-handed layout only
- Onboard preamp not mentioned
- Warranty terms not spelled out
Performance notes
A passive pickup sends the string signal straight to the jack, so the amplified sound depends on the amplifier or interface it meets. The ovankol top and spruce back shape the acoustic tone when played unplugged, and the rock maple pin block holds the pins that govern tuning stability. The fine tuning system allows small pitch corrections without turning the pins.
Specifications
| Brand | Oscar Schmidt |
|---|---|
| Model | OS21CE |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Weight | 5.69 kg |
| Dimensions | 25.2 x 13.39 x 5.51 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Back Material Type | Spruce Wood |
| Body Material Type | Maple |
| Finish Type | Satin Finish |
| Top Material Type | Ovankol |
| String Material Type | Nylon |
| Color | Tobacco Sunburst |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Passive electronic pickup, integrated FT600 fine tuning system |
| Other details | |
| Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack |
| Number of Strings | 36 |
| Instrument | Autoharp |
| Operation Mode | Electronic |
| Set Name | 21-Chord Set |
Frequently asked questions
How do I fine tune the Oscar Schmidt OS21CE?
The listing names an integrated FT600 fine tuning system, and a rock maple pin block is described as holding the autoharp in tune.
Does the Oscar Schmidt OS21CE plug into an amplifier?
Yes. It has a passive electronic pickup and a 6.35 mm jack. The listing does not mention an onboard preamp.
Is the OS21CE available left-handed?
The listing gives the hand orientation as right, so this one is a right-handed layout.