Oscar Schmidt OU53 Baritone Ukulele

by Oscar Schmidt

Product Features

• Solid spruce top
• Rosewood back and sides
• Abalone top inlays
• Rosewood fingerboard and bridge

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002GLMPE
• Item model number: OU53
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,312 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

The Oscar Schmidt OU53S Ukulele features a lifetime warranty, select spruce top with natural finish, abalone top inlay, and rosewood back and sides.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value, beautiful fit and finish, January 9, 2006

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Deborah A. Bartle (Pinon Hills, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought one of these on eBay when they first came out because it reminded me of one I borrowed from a friend of mine 25 years ago. I would have to say that it's really beautiful, with a high-gloss finish and gorgeous woodgrain on the back and sides. The tuners work beautifully and hold well. The intonation and action was excellent on mine, but I've heard that some have had to lower the action on theirs. I thought that the thick wood and heavy finish would dampen the sound, but I haven't found that to be the case. It has a brighter sound than my 1951 Harmony baritone, more like a guitar than a ukulele. It's not a Kamaka or Martin, of course, but it's a far cry from one of those $29.00 models.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All that one could ask for, December 21, 2008

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Mike (NM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oscar Schmidt OU53 Baritone Ukulele

I've owned this uke for about two years now. This ukulele is terrific for the price. Rest assured, if your having problems getting it to sound right, it's you. Much, much, much better than the $20-30 models. If you want something quality to play with without paying too much, this is for you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great sounding and great looking, June 21, 2011

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A. Workman "book fan" (American Fork, Utah United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oscar Schmidt OU53 Baritone Ukulele

I've played many ukes over the years and this one is a stand out. Fret finish is always the fist thing I check on a new instrument and this one passes with flying colors. The Mother of pearl binding work is a nice touch and the shaping of the bridge and the headstock really dress up this little beauty.

The sound is wonderful and sweet and it's such a joy to play I have to fight my wife and kids for a chance to practice. Maybe I should have purchased two. I have no problem recommending this to anyone who is looking for a well made, very playable instrument. There are a lot of cheaper options but quality and price seem to find a great balance in this one.