1947 Hermann Hauser I SP/IN
Year | 1947 |
Top | Spruce |
Back & Sides | Indian Rosewood |
Scale Length | 655 mm |
Nut width | 52 mm |
Finish | French Polish |
Country | Germany |
Luthier | Hermann Hauser I |
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This instrument is a supreme example of the mature Hauser I style at its zenith. 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. It also has the unmistakeable 'archetypal' Hauser I sound that has mesmerized audiences for nearly a century in the hands of players such as Andres Segovia, Julian Bream, and countless others. The sound 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. For fear of overstating just how refined and beautiful the sound of this instrument is, in over 30 years of being in business we have seen only a handful of other Hauser I instruments of this caliber. This is truly an exceptional and rare example of this makers best work. As if this wasn't enough - the guitar is in fantastic condition - it has no cracks or repairs of any kind, and finish is original, with only some minor, superficial playing wear. 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.