{"product_id":"hermann-hauser-i-1952-spruce-brazilian-rosewood","title":"Hermann Hauser I – 1952 (Spruce \/ Brazilian Rosewood)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"310\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eThe Final Year of the Master’s Life, a Museum-Quality Icon of the Classical Guitar Tradition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eToday I have the honor of presenting an extraordinary piece of classical guitar history: a 1952 Hermann Hauser I, built in the final year of his life. Hauser I guitars stand at the very top of the classical guitar world, their legacy intertwined with the development of the modern concert instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eThis particular guitar was made for \u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eSophocles Papas\u003c\/strong\u003e, the lifelong friend and collaborator of \u003cstrong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eAndrés Segovia\u003c\/strong\u003e. It remains in astonishingly original condition with no cracks, no repairs, and only a professional refret at some point in its life. The spruce seven-fan top is beautifully preserved, with only light nail marks under the strings. Were it not for the gentle amber hue of the spruce and the aforementioned nail marks, you could almost mistake it for a newly built instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eThe rosette is breathtaking in its subtlety, with soft blues and warm orange tones woven into fine geometric patterns. The original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eLandstorfer tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e still function smoothly, and the Brazilian rosewood back and sides remain in remarkable shape. Every detail speaks of Hauser’s precision and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eSound and Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eThis guitar delivers a rare combination of depth, power, and clarity. The sound is dark and rounded yet strikingly articulate, with a warm bass and bell-like trebles that sustain beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eEach note retains a pure center, supported by resonant overtones that never obscure the fundamental. The result is a voice that invites phrasing with precision and expression. It responds instantly to touch, offering both sensitivity and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eThe dynamic range is vast, the balance perfect, and the tone unmistakably Hauser — lyrical, noble, and deeply inspiring to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1952\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eBuilder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hermann Hauser I (Reisbach, Germany)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce, 7-fan bracing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian Rosewood (old-growth set)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Landstorfer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, no cracks or repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for Sophocles Papas, close friend of Andrés Segovia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003eHermann Hauser Sr. (1882–1952) was a German master luthier whose work reshaped the identity of the classical guitar. Originally trained as a violin maker, Hauser’s direction changed after meeting Spanish virtuoso \u003cstrong data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003eMiguel Llobet\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1913. Llobet introduced him to the guitars of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003eAntonio de Torres\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspiring Hauser to refine the Spanish model with German precision and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"3266\"\u003eIn the 1920s and 1930s, Hauser collaborated closely with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003eAndrés Segovia\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing instruments that set a new global standard for tone, balance, and projection. Segovia’s 1937 Hauser, now in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3135\"\u003eMetropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/strong\u003e, became one of the most influential instruments ever built and was described by Segovia as \u003cem data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003e“the greatest guitar of our epoch.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3608\"\u003eBetween 1924 and his death in 1952, Hauser built roughly 250 guitars, each tailored to the player’s needs. His work established the foundation for the modern concert guitar and inspired generations of luthiers including his son \u003cstrong data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3530\"\u003eHermann Hauser II\u003c\/strong\u003e, grandson \u003cstrong data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003eHermann Hauser III\u003c\/strong\u003e, and great-granddaughter \u003cstrong data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003eKathrin Hauser\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3639\"\u003eClosing Thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3641\" data-end=\"3988\"\u003eTo hold and play this guitar is to connect directly with the origins of the modern classical guitar sound. Built in the final year of Hermann Hauser I’s life, it represents the culmination of a lifetime of mastery. Its preservation and tone make it one of the most significant Hausers in existence, and it is a true privilege to share it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"3993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4084\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003cstrong data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4082\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4080\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4212\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guitar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51158632792356,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/HauserI1952.jpg?v=1759936685","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/hermann-hauser-i-1952-spruce-brazilian-rosewood","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}