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This instrument is a supreme example of a "Spanish style" Hauser I, built during what many would argue was his best period. It has the classic curves, compact (yet sturdy) build, and aesthetic features that make this one of the most iconic (and copied) models in the history of the craft - this is a full-sized guitar, nearly identical to Segovia's 1937 Hauser in terms of measurements and internal structural details. Not surprisingly, it also has the unmistakeable 'archetypal' Hauser I sound that has mesmerized audiences for nearly a century in the hands of players such as Miguel Llobet, Andres Segovia, Julian Bream, and countless others. The tone can be described as having virtually everything one could ask for on a wish-list of sonic qualities - a piano-like clarity in all registers, precise balance and a vast color palette (bright and brassy when played ponticello, milky and luminous when played sul tasto, and everything imaginable in-between). Every note has a clearly defined and "anchored" fundamental at its core with very controlled and transparent overtones coating each note. The "Spanish" style aspect of this particular guitar is a looser, warmer, "woodier" quality of sound when compared to his "teutonic" style. For this guitar Hauser even used a rosette that appears to be a nod to Manuel Ramirez with the rising and falling "wave" pattern used in the mosaic. This is truly another great, exceptional and rare example of this makers best work. Condition-wise it is entirely original (including finish and Landstorfer machines), but did have some minor work recently done to repair some small cracks in the sides that occured when the back shrunk from dryness, putting pressure on the sides where the back braces meet. Mark Tossman did the work expertly and also re-fretted it and gave it a fresh setup. For those in search of the ultimate Hauser I, this has it all - the elegant and classic Hauser design, superb feel and playability, and most importantly - incredible nuance and subtlety of sound.
