--- product_id: 95395689 title: "Oscar SchmidtOB5-O-U 5-String Banjo" brand: "oscar schmidt" price: "124962 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/95395689-oscar-schmidtob5-o-u-5-string-banjo store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # Mahogany body 5-string design Geared tuner Oscar SchmidtOB5-O-U 5-String Banjo **Brand:** oscar schmidt **Price:** 124962 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Strum Your Way to Stardom! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Oscar SchmidtOB5-O-U 5-String Banjo by oscar schmidt - **How much does it cost?** 124962 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/95395689-oscar-schmidtob5-o-u-5-string-banjo) ## Best For - oscar schmidt enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted oscar schmidt brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Aesthetic Appeal:** The exquisite spalted maple option elevates your banjo's visual charm. - • **Smooth Playability:** Multi-inlay rosewood fretboard ensures a seamless playing experience. - • **Durability Meets Elegance:** Featuring a robust 30-bracket cast aluminum tone ring for enhanced sound projection. - • **Unleash Your Inner Musician:** Crafted with a stunning mahogany resonator for rich, resonant tones. - • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Equipped with a geared 5th string tuner for effortless tuning adjustments. ## Overview The Oscar Schmidt OB5-O-U 5-String Banjo combines a mahogany resonator and NATO neck with a multi-inlay rosewood fretboard, ensuring both durability and aesthetic appeal. Its 30-bracket cast aluminum tone ring enhances sound quality, while the geared 5th string tuner provides precise tuning control, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and seasoned players. ## Description Oscar SchmidtOB5-O-U 5-String Banjo ## Features - Mahogany resonator and NATO neck - Multi inlay rosewood fret board - 30 bracket cast aluminium tone ring, mahogany resonator (spalted maple on the OB5SP) and geared 5th string tuner. ## Images ![Oscar SchmidtOB5-O-U 5-String Banjo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aN6bRtHjL.jpg) ![Oscar SchmidtOB5-O-U 5-String Banjo - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315JXdFLx0L.jpg) ![Oscar SchmidtOB5-O-U 5-String Banjo - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C5uzlr4rL.jpg) ![Oscar SchmidtOB5-O-U 5-String Banjo - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mTt-VlBZL.jpg) ![Oscar SchmidtOB5-O-U 5-String Banjo - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31whB17e1BL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unbeatable value!!! *by K***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2014* First off, this banjo (The OB5) is well worth every penny. But I could not give it 5 stars for one simple reason which I will get to in a second.The picture of this banjo looks amazing, in real life, its better. Simply a beautiful instrument. The materials used seem to be of a real good quality. It feels strong and durable in your hands. Nothing about it feels cheap, nothing. The sound is crisp and clear, the tuners do lose tone rather quickly, but that is to be expected for the price and didn't compel me to drop a star because if it.The resonator, which is the entire wooden backing is removable. It is real simple to remove, 4 screws. One of the screws is real close to a metal piece which makes it kind of a pain but it is only the one screw like that.When I got the banjo in the mail (UPS) the box had a bit of damage but no damage to the instrument which is packed in another box inside the big box with plenty of padding. And quickly I noticed something missing. They forgot to pack the bridge, which is the wooden thing in the middle of the white part that supports the strings, it is unplayable without it. I called customer service and within minutes they gave me the choice of sending it back to have it repaired or they would give me a 20% discount which I took. I went to my local music shop and bought a bridge for $14. Now I have it all tuned and I can't imagine paying for a more expensive banjo. This thing is amazing and I highly recommend it to anyone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Banjo, Supremely Great for Beginners *by L***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2014* I bought this banjo back in 2011 with intention of playing it, and it sat around being strummed and picked once every few weeks. Then, in 2013, I finally made time to play the thing and learn it. And learn on it, I very well did. And I've enjoyed just about every minute with it.Pros:- solid, well-made banjo with high quality strings (if not a bit rough on the fingers at first, but you'll get used to it) and great look and color- has a good, boastful sound to it (not as airy as an open back banjo which to me sounds better for clawhammer style) and is great for 3-finger picking (but obviously can stand up to use with other styles just fine)Cons:- tad heavy, and glossy finish (while great looking) makes the sucker slide off your lap easily. Get a strap.- have to get it bridged either by yourself (just Google it) or take it to a local music shop where they'll do it (the shopkeep did it for me for free since I spent $5 on some nickel finger picks to play with)- goes out of tune relatively quickly (not harshly out of tune, but noticeably enough). Sure, that's a factor of playing the banjo, but I feel like I tune it just about every time I play (but I'm also really picky about sound)Overall, the banjo is really great. The cons are really nitpicky in the scheme of things, and this is a great banjo for the price. I also got it as low as $180 on sale, and as you can see the price is currently a little higher.My next banjo will be an openback Deerfield (more expensive, but a more homemade feel), but for now (the next year or so), this is the banjo I'll have at my side. And if you're looking to get into plucking and strumming yourself, this is a great pick. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I don't know anything about banjo, but it seems nice *by R***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2013* I got a wild hair that I should learn an instrument, and for whatever reason (maybe the beard?) decided to make it the banjo. I did a little research, looked around, and weighed the prices. I settled on the Oscar Schmidt OB5, and I've been very happy with it. The packaging it arrived in was great, there was absolutely no damage to any of the boxes, and it was basically a padded box inside a padded box, so I felt confident that it hadn't been damaged before getting to me.Once it did arrive, I had to place the bridge of course, which I did a horrible job of the first time, but that's my fault, not the banjo's. I got it tuned up pretty close within about 15 minutes, and was able to make notes that sounded exactly like a banjo should! After much more time practicing and tuning, I did get it tuned about as perfectly as a novice like myself would need for now, and once the strings had stretched it does a great job staying in tune. I would definitely recommend picking up an extra set of strings if this is your first time on a banjo, because it's almost a guarantee that you will break a string while tuning it if you don't know what you're doing (I did anyways and was glad to have the strings on hand without having to wait for them to arrive)Overall, the quality seems great, it does everything that I as a novice banjo player need, and I can't imagine myself needing anything "better" for a long time. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/95395689-oscar-schmidtob5-o-u-5-string-banjo](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/95395689-oscar-schmidtob5-o-u-5-string-banjo) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*