Supplier profile

Oscar Schmidt

United States

Oscar Schmidt manufactures stringed instruments including acoustic guitars, electric guitars, ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, basses, and Autoharps, along with cases and bags. Founded in 1871, the company offers instruments across multiple product categories for musicians of varying skill levels. Oscar Schmidt instruments are available through dealers and online retailers.

Headquarters
United States
Founded
1871
Products
107
Dropships direct
Not listed
MAP policy
No
Sells direct to consumer
Yes

What Oscar Schmidt sells

Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Autoharps, Banjos, Basses, Mandolins, Ukuleles, Cases and Bags

Is Oscar Schmidt a fit for a high-ticket store?

No dealer program is published on their site, which is normal for manufacturers who keep terms off the public web. You would be approaching them cold, so lead with your niche and existing sales rather than asking for a price list.

They also sell direct to consumers themselves, so you would be competing with your own supplier on price. Ask where they stand on that before committing to the line.

No MAP policy is listed, so expect price competition from other dealers and plan your margin with that in mind.

Niches

Margins, MAP policy, and who to contact

Supplier Flow members see Oscar Schmidt's typical dealer margin range, how strictly it enforces MAP pricing, and the named contacts to email for a dealer application, plus thousands more verified suppliers with the same detail.

How to become a dealer for Oscar Schmidt

  1. 1. Check the fit. Confirm their price range and product types match the store you are building, and that the margin supports paid traffic.
  2. 2. Look legitimate first. Most brands want a real website, a business email on your own domain, and a resale certificate before they approve a dealer.
  3. 3. Reach the right person. A dealer application sent to a generic info address usually stalls. Named contacts move faster.
  4. 4. Ask about MAP. Knowing whether the brand enforces minimum advertised pricing tells you whether your margin is protected from being undercut.

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