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Description
Cordoba Hauser Spruce Top Classical Guitar
The Hauser sound is famous for its perfect balance and clean separation of voices. Overtones are very controlled and resulting sound is incredibly pure, with a very focused fundamental at the core of every note. Because of this very pure and direct sound, adding color and nuance of sound is up to the player: moving the right hand over the soundhole yields a very liquid and velvety quality of tone, while moving towards the bridge achieves a brighter, almost brassy sound. This style of guitar appeals to the player wanting maximum control over their own dynamic and modulation (tone color) choices. This guitar is handmade in the USA. (Click here to hear the pronunciation of "Córdoba".)
Perfectly balanced and refined.
Materials: Cordoba's Hauser is built with a solid Englemann spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides. It features a Spanish cedar neck topped with an African ebony fingerboard.A few modern refinements such as a truss rod, geared tuning machines, durable finish, and non-gut strings were added to improve on what was not available in the 1930s but are essential today. The result is an instrument that exemplifies the authentic Hauser design, voicing, and feel, and captures a rare piece of guitar making history.
The Process: Cordoba obtained a 1937 Hauser model in order to study it inside and out, and play it over and over. The mission was to understand the essence of what gives this iconic guitar such an amazing voice and feel, and then recreate an instrument that possesses these characteristics and carries the same magic in its DNA. The process was a combination of science and feel; the wood thicknesses of the top, backs, sides, and braces were measured to the nearest hundredth of a millimeter, bracing patterns traced and mapped, and details of the materials, inlays, wood grains, and vibrations were all carefully analyzed. The guitar was played and listened to for hours to gain an understanding of the balance between the trebles and basses, resonance of the top, and a sense for the feel and response of the guitar when played in a variety of styles and environments.
Why Hauser? The late Spanish maestro Andres Segovia is widely regarded as the most prominent figure to demonstrate through his outstanding playing that the guitar should be considered a viable, legitimate concert instrument, alongside the violin and piano. Previously, the guitar was viewed by the larger concert-going public as a somewhat limited folk instrument, belonging at home, or at most as a parlor instrument for the aristocratic elite. After rejecting many of German guitar maker Hermann Hauser's first attempts at building a Spanish style instrument, Segovia finally accepted one built in 1937, deeming it the greatest guitar of our epoch. It was with this Hauser that Segovia tirelessly concertized and recorded for decades, winning over audiences and critics little by little until the classical guitar's position was secured as a concert worthy instrument. This 1937 Hauser is now regarded one of the most iconic guitars in history. It now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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Made in USA
Top: Solid Engelmann Spruce Back/Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood Neck: Mahogany Fingerboard: Ebony Fret Markers at Frets: V & VII Rosette: Mosaic & Rope Design Marquetry Tuners: Master Series Tuning Machines - Ebony Scale: 650mm Nut: 52mm Nut/Saddle: Bone Truss Rod: Two-way Adjustable, 9/64" Bracing: 1937 Huaser 7 Fan Bracing Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer Case: Hardshell Cordoba Humidified Archtop
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SATIFACTION GUARANTEE: Guitars All of our guitars carry a 5-day money back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply contact us to arrange its return within 5 days of receiving it. (This is based on the day the tracking information shows that it arrived at your address.) When we receive your return, as long as it's in the same condition as it was when it was shipped it to you, we will refund your full purchase price minus the original cost of shipping. The return address is at the end of this page. Note: Any damage that occurs during shipping from us to you is completely our responsibility. If a guitar (or any other item) arrives damaged, we will pay to have it returned to us and ship you a replacement at no additional charge. If you would like to return a guitar during the 5-day trial period, any damage or wear that occurs while in your possession will be deducted from your refund. In this case, we are not responsible for any damage sustained by the guitar in shipment from you to us. If any damage occurs, it will be deducted from your refund, so please fully insure the guitar with your shipper.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: Accessories (strings not included) All of our accessories (strings not included) carry a 30-day money back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply contact us to arrange its return within 30 days of receiving it. (This is based on the day the tracking information shows that it arrived at your address.) When we receive your return, as long as it's in the same condition as it was when it was shipped it to you, we will refund your full purchase price minus the original cost of shipping. The return address is below.
WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEE: Guitars All guitars listed on our site as "new" carry a 3-year warranty that covers defects in workmanship. If any manufacturing defects are found within the first three years, we will repair or replace the instrument.
Let me start out by saying this is an amazing guitar. I did a lot of homework and payed many classical guitars. This guitar is amazingly balanced, the sound is pure. I have never played an original Hauser so I can’t compare. This guitar is very easy to play, and is very enjoyable.
The customer service you will receive from Geoff at Xguitars is amazing. He truly wants you to have a great experience and get what you are after. He set the guitar up as I asked and even helped me with fine tuning. He was very patient and responsive with all my questions. I appreciate his time and knowledge. Excellent company. I will buy from them again.
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James C. (Wilmington, US)
Cordoba Hauser purchase
The Cordoba Hauser is a beautiful handmade guitar with an amazing well balanced tone. I am very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend this guitar.
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Jesse E. (Los Angeles, US)
Excellent guitar!!
This guitar is amazing! It is very well balanced. It has an even sound through all the strings. It is powerful yet, very refined. The lows are controlled and the trebles are sweet. This guitar is a nice contrast to my Rodriguez. The Rodriguez is powerful and has a very notable "spanish" sound. Whereas the Hauser, has a more elegant and refined sound. This is a lot of guitar for the money. I would definitely recommend it!!
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Brian N. (Newport, US)
Wonderful Guitar!
Received guitar as described. Beautiful Cordoba Hauser spruce top classical guitar. Fast service. Excellent communication.