NAMM 2017: Oscar Schmidt Guitars Debuts Two New Models
Oscar Schmidt Guitars has announced two new models.
www.guitarworld.comI don’t have live access to news right now, but here’s what’s publicly known about Oscar Schmidt Inc. up to recently:
- Oscar Schmidt Inc. is a long-running instrument brand with origins dating to 1871 in Jersey City, New Jersey. The original company went through multiple name changes and eventually ceased in its initial form in the 1930s, with later ownership transitions leading to current branding managed by larger entities.[1]
- In 2017, Oscar Schmidt Guitars announced new models at NAMM, indicating the brand continued under contemporary ownership and remained active in product development, including the Flag Guitar and a smaller-stature model aimed at younger players.[2]
- More recently, media reports highlighted Oscar Schmidt primarily as a brand within a broader musical-instrument business ecosystem, with ownership history including transitions to companies like Fretted Industries and later associations under Washburn International, reflecting how the brand has persisted through corporate changes rather than as an independent stand-alone company.[1]
Illustrative note:
- If you’re tracking current corporate structure or press releases, you’ll likely see Oscar Schmidt advertised as part of larger distributors or parent companies rather than a standalone firm in today’s market. For example, NAMM-era announcements show ongoing product introductions under the Oscar Schmidt name, corroborating ongoing branding and product activity.[2]
Would you like me to look up the very latest press releases or news articles about Oscar Schmidt Inc. again and provide direct links? I can also summarize any recent developments you’re specifically interested in (product launches, leadership changes, or ownership updates) once I have those latest sources.