Oscar Schmidt Autoharp Instrument

15 chord model OS15B 36 strings Aka “The Berkshire” Unique musical instrument This 15-chord autoharp plays in seven different keys. The traditional button configuration makes it easy to learn and to continue to play for years to come Unique Design - The front honey-colored sunburst finish gives this autoharp an attractive look with a classic touch. Gloss Finish- The gloss finish not only provides an added layer of protection, but it also affects the vibrations, creating a slightly lower sound. High Quality Material- From the spruce top to the maple back, you can be assured that this autoharp will last. It is built for added strength. The select spruce, which is a laminated sheet of spruce wood, resists splitting and cracking. The lengthwise grains are straight, close and dense which provide excellent support. Dial Tone Design - The back of the body is made with select maple wood, designed for strength and optimal support. The backside also features a beautiful sunburst design. Incredible Strength - The pin blocks in many of the finest autoharps consist of hard rock maple for extra strength. The pin blocks are laminated 10 ply rock maple pin blocks meaning they are specially coated for extra strength. The purpose of the pin block is to firmly hold the tuning pins in place where the strings are attached. The added strength of the laminated rock maple ensures that everything will stay in the right place. Multiple layers of maple laminations are cross-banded using a special high frequency, waterproof gluing process. Reversing the grain direction on each layer of lamination yields incredible strength and the high-frequency waterproof glue seals the laminations protecting the pin block from changes in the relative humidity The Autoharp, like the piano, is a tempered scale, so the same string is used in several chords, even when perfectly in tune in one chord may sound slightly sharp or flat in another. Over time as strings loosen, use fine tuning to tighten so it can reach its limits. The first twang of a string is higher and the tone settles in after a second. Turn the tuner to 442 and attach the clip to the middle peg. ***Bag that’s included has some torn material on the outside but does not affect the instrument and besides looks the bag is in good condition and holds the instrument with no problem Brand new - Dewalt, Ryobi, Milwaukee, Makita, Husky, Hercules, Ridgid, Hyper Tough, Kobalt, Crain, Craftsman, Metabo HPT, Powers Trak-it, Bosch, Bauer, Dremel, Flex, Eco, Skil, Hilti, Greenworks Pro, Spyder, Bostitch, Channellock, Estwing, Fein, Leatherman, Mac Tools, Hitli tools also avaialble on my page! Look for more ideas on items you would love to purchase and/or gifts for your loved ones!