Washburn Oscar Schmidt OM10 Mandolin

A mandolin is a musical instrument in the lute family (plucked, or strummed). There's evidence that lute-like instruments existed as long back as 10, 000 BCE. The most popular lute cropped up around the 7th century CE in near-east Asia. Made of wood (in Arabic Oud), the oud became a popular guitar-like instrument in the region. The mandolin developed in the Mediterranean countries. It predated the development of the guitar in Spain. The Oscar Schmidt OM10 A-Style mandolin represents another great value from Oscar Schmidt folk instruments. The OM10 mandolin is crafted from a select spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a rosewood fretboard and bridge. The OM10 comes with a great tobacco finish and a 3-ply pickguard. This mandolin is perfect for beginning musicians. A Style Body Select Spruce top Mahogany sides & back Rosewood Fingerboard Rosewood Bridge Chrome Hardware 3 Ply Pickguard Tobacco Sunburst finish Oscar Schmidt Lifetime Warranty