If you are hunting for a single-cutaway solidbody that delivers classic Les Paul-style vibe without the premium price tag, this Oscar Schmidt by Washburn OE20 in Flame Trans Purple Burst deserves a close look. Part of the Washburn family of instruments and distributed by U.S. Music Corp., the OE20 line has long served as a practical workhorse for players who want mahogany body warmth, a set-neck feel, and dual-humbucker versatility.
The Flame Trans Purple Burst finish on this example is a genuine head-turner. The arched top carries a flame-maple-figured face that shifts from deep black edges to a vivid violet center, all sealed under a high-gloss clear coat. Cream binding frames the body, neck, and headstock, while the trapezoid fingerboard inlays and distinctive flame headstock logo give it a polished, stage-ready presence. A set maple neck joins the mahogany body for the snappy attack and sustain that only a glued-in neck joint can provide. The 22-fret fingerboard is accessible and comfortable, and the Tune-O-Matic bridge with stop-bar tailpiece anchors the strings solidly for stable intonation and ringing sustain.
Tonally, the OE20 is built for flexibility. Two humbucking pickups are controlled by independent Volume and Tone knobs for each pickup, plus a three-way toggle selector on the upper bout. That layout lets you move from warm, clean jazz and blues rhythms to crunchy classic-rock drive and heavier distorted textures with a simple flick of the switch. Whether you are a beginner looking for an inspiring first electric, a gigging musician who needs a reliable backup, or a collector of affordable vintage-styled solidbodies, this guitar covers the bases.
This particular instrument appears to have been well kept. The gloss finish shows strong reflectivity, the chrome hardware remains clean, and there are no obvious major blemishes in the supplied images. It is the kind of guitar that looks more expensive than it is, yet leaves enough cash in your pocket for a new amp or pedalboard.
