{"product_id":"hermann-hauser-i-1936","title":"Hermann Hauser I 1936","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rzkdgm\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"11\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eThis 1936 Hermann Hauser I is one of the rarest, most historically important, and frankly most magical guitars we have had the honor of representing at GuitarCollection.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/S39bRakgD3Y\"\u003eWatch our complete review and performance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eBuilt during what many consider the most sought-after period of Hauser I’s career, this guitar sits directly beside some of the most legendary instruments in classical guitar history. Julian Bream famously played a 1936 Hauser I, and Andrés Segovia’s celebrated 1937 Hauser was made just one year later. That instrument would go on to become one of the defining guitars ever built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eFor many collectors and players, this exact period represents the moment Hauser’s mature voice fully crystallized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eThis example captures the essential Hauser I recipe from this golden era: a spruce top, Brazilian rosewood back and sides, 650 mm scale, 51 mm nut width, and traditional 7-fan bracing. It is an instrument with immense historical gravity, but more importantly, it still feels completely alive in the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ery58m\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eBy 1936, Hauser was deep into developing what would become his famous “Segovia model” guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eThis period followed Hauser’s study of Andrés Segovia’s influential 1912 Manuel Ramírez, built in the Ramírez workshop by Santos Hernández. That instrument fundamentally shaped Hauser’s thinking and helped inspire the Spanish-model guitars that would define not only his career, but three generations of Hauser makers after him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eBecause of that, a guitar like this is not simply an old master instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eIt represents one of the most important transitional moments in the history of guitar making: the point where German precision and Spanish inspiration came together into a design language that still influences builders today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eVisually, this guitar displays all of the details collectors dream about: the iconic and understated Hauser I rosette with its restrained color palette and delicate detailing, the unmistakable head shape, traditional V-joint neck construction, and elegant simplicity that makes these guitars feel timeless nearly ninety years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gp7p46\" data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eThe sound of this guitar is extraordinary: noble, deep, endlessly complex, and remarkably alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003eLike many great Hausers from this period, this is not a guitar that immediately gives everything away. It rewards commitment from the right hand. It loves apoyando, movement of the strings, and a player willing to activate the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003ePush it properly and the guitar seems to wake up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003eThere is tremendous headroom here. The harder you lean into the instrument, the more it reveals: more color, more complexity, more overtone content, and more emotional weight. It feels almost as though there is always another layer waiting to be unlocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003eWhen the sound comes together, there is a sensation that is difficult to describe. Notes seem to cushion underneath the fingers, almost like landing on pillows of sound. It becomes less about volume and more about texture and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3298\"\u003eThe trebles are especially memorable. Open strings have a beautiful chime-like quality that recalls some of the finest historic instruments. Rather than sounding exposed or harsh, they remain rich, sweet, and remarkably alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3412\"\u003eThe third string delivers that famously full Hauser character while retaining clarity and definition when asked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3790\"\u003eAcross the middle register there is a silkiness and evenness that makes the player feel completely in control. Notes bloom naturally and remain present without individual notes jumping forward. One of the most remarkable qualities of this guitar is how notes seem to arrive together with the same texture and sustain, creating an unusually cohesive and bell-like presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003eThe basses are exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"4149\"\u003eThe sixth string in particular feels unusually deep and powerful, helped by a main air resonance sitting just above F sharp. When activated correctly, the instrument produces an almost cavernous low end with tremendous depth and overtone content. Certain low notes feel almost as though they emerge from the center of the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4354\"\u003eThis is also a guitar that rewards continued exploration. Small changes in attack, angle, flesh, and color create meaningful changes in response. The more time spent with it, the more it seems to reveal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4504\"\u003eThe neck has a comfortable C-shaped profile that feels immediately familiar and would continue to influence later generations of Hauser instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4707\"\u003eThe action is currently set on the higher side at approximately 5 mm on the bass side and 3.5 mm on the treble side, though there remains some room at the saddle should the next owner wish to lower it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4709\" data-end=\"4717\"\u003e────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4731\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4733\" data-end=\"4837\"\u003eThis guitar is in very good condition overall, especially considering its age and historical importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4839\" data-end=\"4950\"\u003eThere are some carefully repaired cracks in the top. They are small, cleanly executed, and difficult to notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4952\" data-end=\"5040\"\u003eThe Brazilian rosewood back and sides are in remarkable condition, with no cracks noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5199\"\u003eThe original Landstorfer tuners remain present, are working beautifully, and complete what is an unusually original and well-preserved example from this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5201\" data-end=\"5417\"\u003eThe guitar retains all of the unmistakable visual language of Hauser I: the elegant head shape, traditional V-joint neck construction, iconic rosette, and restrained aesthetic that has made these guitars so timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5419\" data-end=\"5427\"\u003e────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xn2kfn\" data-start=\"5429\" data-end=\"5437\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5439\" data-end=\"5976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5439\" data-end=\"5449\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hermann Hauser I\u003cbr data-start=\"5466\" data-end=\"5469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5469\" data-end=\"5478\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1936\u003cbr data-start=\"5483\" data-end=\"5486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5486\" data-end=\"5494\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce\u003cbr data-start=\"5501\" data-end=\"5504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5504\" data-end=\"5521\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian rosewood\u003cbr data-start=\"5540\" data-end=\"5543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5543\" data-end=\"5560\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"5567\" data-end=\"5570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5570\" data-end=\"5584\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"5590\" data-end=\"5593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5593\" data-end=\"5605\"\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional 7-fan bracing\u003cbr data-start=\"5631\" data-end=\"5634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5634\" data-end=\"5645\"\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003cbr data-start=\"5654\" data-end=\"5657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5657\" data-end=\"5674\"\u003eNeck Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-shape\u003cbr data-start=\"5682\" data-end=\"5685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5685\" data-end=\"5696\"\u003eAction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 mm bass \/ 3.5 mm treble\u003cbr data-start=\"5736\" data-end=\"5739\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5739\" data-end=\"5750\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Landstorfer tuners\u003cbr data-start=\"5778\" data-end=\"5781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5781\" data-end=\"5793\"\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e D’Addario XTC45FF with nylon first string\u003cbr data-start=\"5835\" data-end=\"5838\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"5838\" data-end=\"5871\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ddar.io\/guitar-collection\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ddar.io\/guitar-collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5871\" data-end=\"5874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5874\" data-end=\"5888\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good overall condition\u003cbr data-start=\"5916\" data-end=\"5919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5919\" data-end=\"5931\"\u003eRepairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Several small, carefully repaired top cracks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5978\" data-end=\"5986\"\u003e────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9dcw52\" data-start=\"5988\" data-end=\"5998\"\u003eClosing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6000\" data-end=\"6070\"\u003eA 1936 Hermann Hauser I is the definition of a centerpiece instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6072\" data-end=\"6290\"\u003eHistorically significant, musically profound, and increasingly difficult to replace, this is the type of guitar that belongs at the center of a serious collection while still rewarding real playing and continued study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6292\" data-end=\"6396\"\u003eHauser guitars are often described as lifetime instruments, and examples from this period remind us why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6398\" data-end=\"6607\"\u003eThis particular guitar comes from the most sought-after period of Hauser I’s life as a maker, and spending time with it left us with the feeling that there is still more to discover every time it is picked up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6609\" data-end=\"6777\"\u003eIf this guitar is currently unavailable, please still feel free to reach out. We occasionally have access to special Hauser instruments before they are publicly listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6779\" data-end=\"6787\"\u003e────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6789\" data-end=\"6821\"\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6823\" data-end=\"6906\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to us at \u003ca data-start=\"6881\" data-end=\"6906\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6908\" data-end=\"7032\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. 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