In the normal course of events of buying and selling guitars, we occasionally come across some that are rare and so special that we wish to keep them for some time. This is therefore our small, permanent collection of instruments that are not currently for sale. We have some early ideas about having some CD recordings made using these instruments and perhaps arranging some recitals featuring them.
Hermann Hauser II of Reisbach - Germany
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Year:
1965 - no. 762. Signed and dated 7-1-65 underneath the spruce front.
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Body:
Back and sides of Brazilian rosewood. The timber of the sides is of very fine quality; dark and quarter-sawn with straight grain. The back is unexceptional but dark, uniform and stable.
Appears to be all shellac french-polished.
Top bout:- 282 mm wide & 92 mm deep.
Waist:- 238 mm
Bottom bout:- 367 mm wide & 97 mm deep.
This is a little larger than both the 1958 guitars, numbered 632 and 635. -
Front:
Bavarian haselfichte spruce ... non-bookmatched (or not obviously so) with a lovely rosette, black rosewood bridge and the double, green purflings.
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Tuners:
Original Lansdorfers with engraved sideplates and white mother-of-pearl buttons.
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Scale:
646mm
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Neck Width:
51 mm at the nut
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Weight:
1567 grams
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Condition:
In exceptional condition, particularly given that it has been played professionally for more than 20 years.
No repairs, no cracks, original frets, original polish and only very minor playing marks. -
Comments:
A little larger and heavier than the late 1950's Hauser II's, this is another lovely instrument. With an air resonance nearer to G, this instrument has such clarity, refinement and a lovely balance combined with rounded, natural and traditional tone colours that grace any repertoire.
Hermann Hauser II - Click here to find out more about this maker
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Front
Decoration
Back
Soundhole
Heel & sides
Rosette detail
Head Vee joint
Bearclaw / haselfichte
Lansdorfer tuners
Head
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