{"product_id":"hermann-hauser-ii-1972-spruce-brazilian-rosewood","title":"Hermann Hauser II 1972 Spruce\/Brazilian Rosewood","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHermann Hauser II \u003c\/strong\u003eneeds little introduction. As the son of the legendary Hermann Hauser I, he continued one of the most iconic legacies in guitar making, producing instruments favored by players like Andrés Segovia, Julian Bream, and countless others. His guitars defined an era of Spanish-influenced German luthiery—combining traditional fan bracing with exceptional clarity, power, and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eOffered here is an extraordinary \u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e1972 Hermann Hauser II\u003c\/strong\u003e, easily one of the most sought-after Hauser II guitars in existence. Built during what many consider the golden era of his work, this particular example is exceptional in every regard—not only for its remarkable condition but for its breathtaking sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eHermann Hauser II\u003c\/strong\u003e, continued the family tradition in Reisbach, Germany, building instruments that set the benchmark for modern classical guitar construction. His work carried forward the meticulous craftsmanship and tonal ideals that his father established—ideals inspired by Torres, refined through collaboration with Andrés Segovia, and celebrated by generations of players worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eThis 1972 Hauser II exemplifies why his guitars remain the standard for concert instruments to this day. The top is an outstanding, finely aged \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003espruce\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with a striking set of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eBrazilian rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e for the back and sides—both in remarkable, well-preserved condition with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eno cracks or repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The quality of materials and workmanship is immediately evident, as is the care this guitar has received over the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eWhat truly sets this example apart is the sound.\u003c\/strong\u003e While Hauser guitars are known for their brightness, clarity, and refined power, this guitar adds something rare—a remarkable openness and warmth that makes it unusually inviting under the fingers and incredibly satisfying to the ear. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eresonance\u003c\/strong\u003e, both in the body and through the air, is extraordinary—the entire instrument feels alive when played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eThe trebles are crystalline and pure, capable of both projecting with brilliance and floating with delicate sweetness. The basses have Hauser's signature depth and roundness, supporting the upper register without overpowering it. And most notably, there’s a warmth and openness across the entire range that gives this guitar a lyrical, almost vocal quality \u003cstrong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eonly encountered in the very best Hauser guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eSimply put, this is one of, if not the best, Hauser II guitars I have ever come across.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2300\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 646mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-shaped, slim profile, low action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remarkable—no cracks, no repairs, exceptionally well-preserved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003eBright, clear, and powerful with the classic Hauser voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003eExtraordinary openness and warmth across all registers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eSinging, lyrical trebles with superb sustain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eDeep, rounded basses that never overwhelm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003eRemarkably responsive with excellent dynamic control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003eA beautifully balanced and refined instrument suited to the concert stage or the serious collector's studio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3434\"\u003eHauser II guitars from this period are already among the most coveted classical guitars in the world—but examples of this quality, with this level of condition and exceptional tonal character, are vanishingly rare. Whether you're a performer searching for a concert-grade instrument with pedigree, or a collector seeking one of the finest examples of Hauser II's work, this 1972 guitar presents a truly special opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3521\"\u003eFor inquiries, contact \u003ca data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3520\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:evan@guitarcollection.com\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3647\"\u003ePlease note: Free UPS Next Day Air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. Please contact for payment information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guitar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50767331000612,"sku":"","price":65000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/HauserII1972.jpg?v=1750993232","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/hermann-hauser-ii-1972-spruce-brazilian-rosewood","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}