--- product_id: 19603971 title: "OQ40SE Acoustic-Electric Latin Cuatro with Bag | Barcus Berry LX4 preamp system; Deluxe padded gig bag included" brand: "oscar schmidt" price: "$766.85" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/19603971-oq40se-acoustic-electric-latin-cuatro-with-bag-barcus-berry-lx4 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Mahogany back & sides Solid spruce top 3-Band Pickup & EQ OQ40SE Acoustic-Electric Latin Cuatro with Bag | Barcus Berry LX4 preamp system; Deluxe padded gig bag included **Brand:** oscar schmidt **Price:** $766.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate Your Sound, Join the Cuatro Craze! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** OQ40SE Acoustic-Electric Latin Cuatro with Bag | Barcus Berry LX4 preamp system; Deluxe padded gig bag included by oscar schmidt - **How much does it cost?** $766.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/19603971-oq40se-acoustic-electric-latin-cuatro-with-bag-barcus-berry-lx4) ## Best For - oscar schmidt enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted oscar schmidt brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Travel Ready:** Includes a protective bag for music on the go. - • **Precision Tuning:** Gold tuners for smooth, reliable tuning every time. - • **Expressive Sound Control:** 3-Band Pickup and EQ system for tailored soundscapes. - • **Elegance Meets Durability:** Mahogany back and sides ensure longevity and stunning aesthetics. - • **Strum Your Way to Stardom:** Crafted with a solid spruce top for rich, resonant sound. ## Overview The Oscar Schmidt OQ40SE Acoustic-Electric Latin Cuatro features a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge, making it a perfect blend of quality and style. With gold tuners and a 3-band pickup and EQ system, this instrument is designed for musicians who demand both performance and aesthetics. ## Description Solid Spruce top, Mahogany sides & back, Gloss finish, Wood marquetry, Rosewood fingerboard & bridge, Mahogany neck, Gold hardware, Mother of Pearl headstock inlay ## Features - Solid spruce top - Mahogany back and sides - Rosewood fingerboard and bridge - Gold tuners - 3-Band Pickup and EQ system ## Images ![OQ40SE Acoustic-Electric Latin Cuatro with Bag | Barcus Berry LX4 preamp system; Deluxe padded gig bag included - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SE1TWx3ZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars ((( GREAT ONCE I LOWERED THE ACTION ))) *by Z***M on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 15, 2017* This is proving to be an excellent instrument. However, I did have to study into lowering the action because I didn't intend to spend an extra 70 some odd dollars having someone else do it for me. You have to be careful to take the action down a bit at a time. You can always take off more, but you can't restore sanded down material to the saddle if you take off too much. I used a YouTube video for lowering the action on an acoustic guitar as a guide and it worked really well. I also used a fingernail file emery board to sand down the saddle.I tune my Cuatro like a 12 string guitar without a low E string. Since I am primarily a guitarist I like the Cuatro better this way. If you are not a guitarist it would be best to tune it to standard Puerto Rican Cuatro tuning.Also, you really need to balance the tuning on such a small instrument by tuning it from different perspectives using harmonics. Cuatros are really sensitive about this. You can't just use the onboard tuner, tune the open strings to the proper notes and expect the chords to sound in tune. Study into YouTube videos on how to tune an acoustic guitar using harmonics so that the instrument sounds in tune up and down the neck.Also, excellent new strings make an incredible difference!!https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D53KJQI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars High Action, Result of Improperly Installed Saddle *by R***H on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 9, 2020* For some time I assumed the stiff action was simply the result of having to fret courses of strings under relatively high tension, although there was a marked difference between the pressure needed to fret the first two courses (D, G) and that required for the last three (A, E, B). Although I found this odd, particularly since I never ran across the same situation in 60 years of playing 12-string guitars, I chalked it up to inadequate finger strength. With practice, however, it never became any easier, and I found it impossible to fret full chords for more than a couple minutes.Upon closer inspection I discovered that the saddle had not been fully seated in the bridge. On the high string (G) end, there is a noticeable gap between the bottom of the saddle and the bottom of the slot in the bridge. There is also a gap on the low string (B) side, but not as great. I'll take accurate measurements of the gaps and the height of the strings above the last fret and update this post.About a week ago, I emailed Oscar Schmidt/Washburn, advising them of the problem and asking for guidance regarding how to remove and properly seat the saddle (it's glued in place, not a drop-in). To date I have received no response.In all other respects the instrument appears to be of good quality, otherwise well made. However, until the action can be fixed, it is only marginally playable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars THE BRIDGE IS FINE IT IS SEATED ON THE PICKUP!!! *by B***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 5, 2018* The media could not be loaded.  THE BRIDGE IS SEATED ON THE PICKUP AND THAT IS WHY PEOPLE THINK IT IS NOT CORRECTLY SEATED!!!So far so good. I was apprehensive about buying the cheaper Puerto Rican Cuatro because usually you get what you pay for. I feel like it was DEFINITELY worth spending the extra money on this particular model.I get what people are saying about the bridge being “off” but it’s NOT. It’s seated on the pickup. I was getting ready to file it down to size when I noticed that it was the cause of people saying it was messed up. I thought the same but I was wrong.I don’t really understand why people are saying the strings are bad. The set they gave me with the cuatro were perfect. Maybe the review was from another company that I’d read while doing research. Although probably that’s due to the fact that they’ve been stored in a humid place for a while and the strings have succumb to rust.I have yet to plug it in although I’m considering buying a little portable amp for it. So who knows about the electronics, but I’m sure they’re fine.It takes time for stringed instruments to get adjusted to being tuned, keep tuning it and switch up the bridge. I personally like to tune the unison strings a bit off from each other especially on a 12 stringed guitar.Note: the video was taken after the guitar had sit and set in tune for a day but i have yet to adjust the bridge and it is “stock” out of the box. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/19603971-oq40se-acoustic-electric-latin-cuatro-with-bag-barcus-berry-lx4](https://www.desertcart.us/products/19603971-oq40se-acoustic-electric-latin-cuatro-with-bag-barcus-berry-lx4) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-19*