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Oscar Schmidt Autoharp featured in "A Mighty Wind"
Press Release
2003-05-13

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The Oscar Schmidt Autoharp is featured in the recent Warner Bros. film "A Mighty Wind" starring Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara. The mockumentary film follows the reunion of Mitch & Mickey, a fictitious '60s folk duo, after splitting up both professionally and personally years ago. Mickey Devlin, played by Catherine O'Hara plays the Oscar Schmidt Autoharp in this hilarious film that pokes affectionate fun at folk music. The model featured in the film, the OS73B is the 15-chord reissue of the original 1930s model. It is comprised of a solid spruce top with black matte finish and is available for $399.90.

The Oscar Schmidt headquarters is just north of Chicago in Mundelein, Illinois. From the traditional leader in folk music since 1886, premium woods, quality hardware and modest prices create an ideal instrument. Each is inspected and adjusted in the USA by a skilled technician, your assurance for smooth fret ends, precision low action and resonant sound quality. Unequalled standards in easy playing comfort and tone response, creates the perfect value...Oscar Schmidt.For additional information about Oscar Schmidt, visit the company on the web at www.oscarschmidt.com, or call 800.877.6863.