Hauser 1937 Classical
Through many iterations over the course of twelve years, German luthier Hermann Hauser Sr. developed and perfected the design of this guitar which Andres Segovia eventually called “The greatest guitar of our epoch”. Segovia, the master of classical guitar and his Hauser ’37 were virtually inseparable from 1937 until 1962 when it was damaged during a recording session. The design remains true to the original masterpiece while incorporating modern tonewoods and personalized trim work. Customized electronics are available as well.
This Concert Hauser 37 Classical is built from a beautiful medium brown set of Makore Rosewood and a perfect, even-grained Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top. From the stunning rose-motif handmade rosette, to the tasteful colors used in the purflings, this is a guitar that commands attention when you see it. Tonally, this classical has everything a concert level performer could want: clear and powerful trebles, present mids and full, boisterous basses, all with incredible balance and pianistic note separation. This is as good as it gets!
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Specifications
The following specifications are to be considered a starting point. Please discuss any customizations with your luthier.
Model: Concert H-37
Series: H-37
Finish: Nitrocellulose Hand Rubbed
Electronics: Optional
Case: Hardshell
Strings: Pro Arte Classical Hard Tension
Headplate: Ebony with matching center strip
Headstock Binding: None
Headstock Inlay: Bloodwood
Tuners: Gotho Satin Gold with White Ivoroid Buttons
Tuner Finish: Gold Etched / White Bone Knobs
Neck: Spanish Cedar
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fret Markers / Side Position Markers: None
Fingerboard Binding: None
Heel Cap:
Body Style: Classical
Top: Solid Bearclaw Sitka Spruce
Top Trim: Bloodwood Multi-color Veneers
Rosette: Custom Rose Motif with Black/White/Red Concentric Rings
Pickguard: Clear
Bracing: Traditional 7 Fan
Binding / Purfling: Brazilian Rosewood with Matching Colored Wood Strips
Bridge: Ebony with Tie Block Inlay to Match Rosette
Arm Rest: None
Back & Sides: Solid Figured Makore
Back Construction: Three Mahogany Braces
Back Inlay Strip: Bloodwood
Body Size: Medium
Scale Length: 650mm
Nut Width: 52.6mm
String Spacing:
Body Length: 19-1/8 in
Upper Bout: 11-1/4 in
Lower Bout: 14-3/4 in
Body Depth @ Neck Heel: 3-1/2 in
Body Depth @ Tail Block: 3-1/2 in
Frets Clear: 12
Frets Total: 19