{"product_id":"kathrin-hauser-2022","title":"Kathrin Hauser Spruce\/Brazilian Rosewood 2024","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eKathrin Hauser is widely recognized as one of the finest contemporary German luthiers, carrying forward the legendary Hauser tradition with instruments that combine elegance, balance, and tonal refinement. As the granddaughter of Hermann Hauser II and great-granddaughter of Hermann Hauser I, her guitars embody more than a century of luthiery heritage, while reflecting her own distinct artistic voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eThis recent arrival is an extraordinary example of her work. While the label reads \u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e, the guitar was completed and delivered in 2024, and it comes with Kathrin’s signed certificate reflecting the 2024 completion date. It remains in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eperfect condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eThe top is an exceptionally figured spruce, both visually striking and tonally vibrant. The back and sides are made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003espectacular old-growth Brazilian rosewood\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dramatic grain patterns and a depth of color that speaks to its rarity. Fit and finish are immaculate, with Kathrin’s signature restrained yet sophisticated aesthetic throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eIn the hands, the guitar is immediately inviting thanks to its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e646mm scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e52mm nut width\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eslim C-shaped neck\u003c\/strong\u003e that offers superb comfort and playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eTop: Spruce with beautiful figuring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Old-growth Brazilian rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eScale Length: 646mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eNut Width: 52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eNeck: Thin C-shaped profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eCondition: Perfect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eYear on Label: 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eCompletion Date: 2024 (certificate included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eSound \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eThis guitar delivers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003ehuge, resonant basses\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003ebeautiful, open, and projecting trebles\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tone is both elegant and powerful, with the kind of clarity, separation, and refined balance that define the Hauser legacy. There is a distinct singing quality to the upper register, while the basses remain deep and authoritative without overpowering. The overall voice is responsive and lyrical, making it equally at home in concert performance or in the collection of a serious connoisseur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eKathrin Hauser guitars rarely become available on the open market, and examples of this quality are especially scarce. This instrument represents an opportunity to own a piece of living Hauser history — a guitar with impeccable craftsmanship, premium tonewoods, and the unmistakable tonal character that has defined one of the most revered names in classical guitar making for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2970\" class=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:evan@guitarcollection.com\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3102\"\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":50965684191524,"sku":null,"price":28000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/Hauser2022.jpg?v=1754608698","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/kathrin-hauser-2022","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}