OC Smith Acoustic Guitars?
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I've never heard of it either, though it doesn't look like a bad guitar.
Maybe, start an auction at about $150.0 - $200.00 and see where it goes?
However, I did notice something interesting in one of the photos you posted:
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Found this info
guitarnoir 3 points 1 year ago
I doubt there's any direct connection, but OC Smith was a singer:
O. C. Smith - Wikipedia
But this Acoustic Forum page seems to have some info on the brand:
O C Smith? - The Acoustic Guitar Forum
Used O.C. Smith Musical Instruments Product Values by UsedPrice.com
Kent iemand O.C. Smith gitaren?
Hat jemand schonmal von O.C. Smith Gitarren geh?rt? -
O.C. Smith
Finally, a price to compare:
MADE IN JAPAN 1980'S ACOUSTIC GUITAR + HARD CASE | in Bothwell, Glasgow | Gumtree
That price of $184 USD seems about right, but your guitar does look very nice--it has a look of quality about it. I wouldn't be too surprised if someone might pay a bit more for it. Say, $250, perhaps.
guitarnoir 3 points 1 year ago
I doubt there's any direct connection, but OC Smith was a singer:
O. C. Smith - Wikipedia
But this Acoustic Forum page seems to have some info on the brand:
O C Smith? - The Acoustic Guitar Forum
Used O.C. Smith Musical Instruments Product Values by UsedPrice.com
Kent iemand O.C. Smith gitaren?
Hat jemand schonmal von O.C. Smith Gitarren geh?rt? -
O.C. Smith
Finally, a price to compare:
MADE IN JAPAN 1980'S ACOUSTIC GUITAR + HARD CASE | in Bothwell, Glasgow | Gumtree
That price of $184 USD seems about right, but your guitar does look very nice--it has a look of quality about it. I wouldn't be too surprised if someone might pay a bit more for it. Say, $250, perhaps.
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Session 5
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Former Saga-Japan, now Hosco which makes kit guitars. Long sustaining sound, good wood materials, top Sitka cedar, back and sides rosewood, neck mahogany, fingerboard and bridge ebony, ivoried binding . seen a picture of the SJ-10 with gig bag $550 used for sale 1980s. Looks identical to the one you have.
Yeah, I think I found what Session 5 found...
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914 days ago
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IF THE AD IS UP THE GUITAR IS STILL FOR SALE AND WILL BE TAKEN DOWN AS SOON AS IT'S SOLD.
ONO VERY RARE SAGA NOW HOSCO SOLID TOP JAPAN MADE ACOUSTIC GUITAR HERRINGBONE INLAY ROUND SOUNDHOLE TRIPLE BOUND BACK AND FRONT INLAID BACK AND ABALONE INLAYS ON FRETBOARD AND BRIDGE, GOLD TUNERS STAMPED MADE IN JAPAN VERY VERY RARE GUITAR NEVER SEEN ANOTHER FOR SALE BONE NUT AND SADDLE STRAIGHT NECK AMAZING ACTION AND SOUNDS FANTASTIC BRAND NEW STRINGS SET UP AND LEMON OILED FRETBOARD. NO CASE OR BAG.
some info
Used O.C. Smith SJ-10: (exc-) Owing a lot to the inspiration of George Lowden, and the designs of Gunter Loos, the SJ-10 is remarkable value. Spruce top, Mahogany back & sides in a small jumbo body. Unfortunately, Mr. Smith has moved on to Blueridge Guitars, leaving behind the legacy of this fine instrument. With gig bag. $550
Ad ID: 1132929617
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Also this one that appears to be in German...
O. C. SMITH SJ-10 Westerngitarre
Oh, by the way I like it. Looks like a quality piece and I'd give $200 for it right now
as long as it had a thin neck & played reasonably well.
Posted
914 days ago
Description
IF THE AD IS UP THE GUITAR IS STILL FOR SALE AND WILL BE TAKEN DOWN AS SOON AS IT'S SOLD.
ONO VERY RARE SAGA NOW HOSCO SOLID TOP JAPAN MADE ACOUSTIC GUITAR HERRINGBONE INLAY ROUND SOUNDHOLE TRIPLE BOUND BACK AND FRONT INLAID BACK AND ABALONE INLAYS ON FRETBOARD AND BRIDGE, GOLD TUNERS STAMPED MADE IN JAPAN VERY VERY RARE GUITAR NEVER SEEN ANOTHER FOR SALE BONE NUT AND SADDLE STRAIGHT NECK AMAZING ACTION AND SOUNDS FANTASTIC BRAND NEW STRINGS SET UP AND LEMON OILED FRETBOARD. NO CASE OR BAG.
some info
Used O.C. Smith SJ-10: (exc-) Owing a lot to the inspiration of George Lowden, and the designs of Gunter Loos, the SJ-10 is remarkable value. Spruce top, Mahogany back & sides in a small jumbo body. Unfortunately, Mr. Smith has moved on to Blueridge Guitars, leaving behind the legacy of this fine instrument. With gig bag. $550
Ad ID: 1132929617
Sponsored Links
Also this one that appears to be in German...
O. C. SMITH SJ-10 Westerngitarre
Oh, by the way I like it. Looks like a quality piece and I'd give $200 for it right now
as long as it had a thin neck & played reasonably well.
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CabanaBoy
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I removed the strings from the guitar, loosened up the truss rod, and put it on the rack (hanging up) for a while. I'll let it breath and relax for a while (maybe days, who knows, maybe longer) and then I'll tweak things, put it back together and run with it. It sounds really nice to my ears. Nothing seems to be wrong/bad as far as neck angle, bridge, etc. So, I should be able to tweak the nut and saddle a bit and be good to go. Play nice now. The action is a little higher than I personally care for, but it definitely playable as is...
Thanks for the info, etc you guys provided...
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Thanks for the info, etc you guys provided...
I'm not a big onlline social/forum guy, but I enjoy this forum and as little as I post here it's about the only place I do, so - lol - ya