Are Hauser guitars really worth the money?!

Are Hauser guitars really worth the money?! If you can find one and you can afford it, yes. The reason being they are an investment as well as a fantastic guitar to play. They will never go down in value.
Watch this film to find out just how good a Hauser guitar can be.
This is a 1965 spruce top. Simon Ambridge will tell you all about the other woods used to make the instrument.
Beautiful to look at and beautiful to play.,
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[@willowlch]

What piece were you playing at the end, if you don't mind the question? It's lovely.

[@davidjaggs]

It's a new arrangement of mine, from a book of instrumental movie themes out later this year published by Hal Leonard. This one is from Spartacus and was written around the same time as this guitar was made. Thanks for watching 👍.

[@willowlch]

Ah hah! That explains why it sounded familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. Thanks for your reply--I'll keep an eye out for your book.

[@hansollee2144]

@@willowlch Love Theme from Spartacus

[@davidjaggs]

⭐

[@hngi26]

Thank you for a wonderful in-depth presentation of the Hauser’s sound quality. Is this instrument available by any chance?

[@robertbdesmond]

The Hauser sound is mostly in the thickness of the top. I owned a 1971 Hauser II for 4 years. Being a guitar maker myself, I naturally studied the 1971 HH2 inside and out. I measured everything, especially the thickness of the top, the back and the sides. The top thickness was the most revealing aspect to me, being 3.5mm’s thick mostly. I believe the Hauser sound comes from the top thickness. Hauser guitars have thicker tops than most other great makers. I made a number of copies of my 1971 HH2, only I tried to improve on the sound. After some timely experimentation over a 5 year period, I managed to build a few guitars that sounded better than my 1971 HH2. I would not have accomplished this unless I had that 1971 HH2 to learn from. Hauser’ s are great guitars. But there is no real secret to them. They are simple instruments. The sound quality comes from the quality and age of the woods used, the design and wood thicknesses, and the craftsmanship and finish. The finish is quite important to their sound as well. Mine was not French polished, but rather a lacquer of some sort. What was lacking in my 1971 Hauser was the Bass response. The Trebles and Mid’s were excellent. But mine needed more Bass. It was a great guitar, but that said, there was room for improvement. I AM a Hauser fan.

[@davidjaggs]

Interesting, thanks for your input! 😊👍

[@glennlopez6772]

Yes the thickness of the top contributes to the sound! As for the bass, I really don't know!

[@GRANDCLIPS]

Thank you for your comment sir! Do you made tutorials or learnings, how to build these developed pieces? Greets from Austria

[@davidjaggs]

@GRANDCLIPS I've made a few tutorials on various etudes. Have a look at classicalguitar.online

[@nasigil5928]

Did you try to use different strings to improve the bass? There are considerable differences between the strings. For example Savarez Cantiga and Knobloch Active Double Silver bass are some of the most powerful bass I've tried. They could totally improve a guitar's bass response.

[@thanagan5192]

That G string sound blew my mind. The sustain, balance, uniformity, and beauty of sound are all incredible. Masterpiece of an instrument.

[@davidjaggs]

It blew my mind as well! Even more amazing "in the flesh"!!

[@serenadeduo]

The joy you are feeling when playing is SO coming through! Bravo on finding such a wonderful, historical guitar, that you have already have a deep connection to.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks!

[@Fledermausman]

Your tone production is terrific, so this demo really brings out the qualities you describe. I have a '91 Hauser III that I think has similar qualities. Regarding the comparison with Dammanns and Smallmans, I agree with what you say. I've also found that the Hauser has a subtle but unmistakable capacity for projection - one comment I've had a number of times is that in a concert, people hear everything I do, even the quiet passages - it's not just about apparent volume.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for your input and kind words.

[@scottanderson6807]

That sounds absolutely wonderful. I’ve had the pleasure to play quite a few famous luthier’s guitars including 3 Hauser Is, and a 1964 Hauser II. They are very special. The Hausers made more of an impression in me than any of the others.

[@davidjaggs]

We have similar taste in guitars then!

[@docdoc]

As a guitar maker in a country I'm unlikely to come across a Hauser, I found this video perhaps the best representation of a Hauser I've ever seen. Highly appreciated, Thanks so much David.

[@davidjaggs]

That's kind, thanks. What country are you working in?

[@docdoc]

​@@davidjaggsIsrael, I've seen a couple Fletas, a Romanillos, but nothing like a older Hauser or a Bouchet.

[@davidjaggs]

I've often wondered how they're distributed around the world.

[@docdoc]

@@davidjaggs indeed. I think the UK is especially lucky.

[@voornaam3191]

​@@docdoc UK? Then Hauser could share some family history with Knopfler. You'd expect the US, though.

[@gcarlton]

One of my favorite videos on KZbin. The tone that even a novice can produce with a guitar like this shows why these instruments are so revered. Thank you for sharing your Hauser and playing Mompou.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@jackkurasik8371]

Well done video Sir, well played and displayed. You are one of the lucky ones to be able to purchase such an instrument. It's a big investment, and I'm sure it will grow in value.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks Jack.

[@coilhead]

Great video and wonderful playing. Nice to see Simon Ambridge in action! I recently had the pleasure to play two Hauser ii guitars. Both made me a bit light headed. I wanted to play everything slower and just let the sound do it's thing. Superb..... I'm the proud owner of a Simon Ambridge "Hauser" and I have to say I'm 100% satisfied with his guitar. If cost were no object.... sure, I'd buy a Hauser. But I'm just as happy playing what I have!

[@davidjaggs]

The other day I played a couple of brand new guitars made by Simon. They were absolutely stunning. He's a very nice man too!

[@angelikaseegers-classicalg8053]

Ein herrlicher Klang - wonderful sound !! Thank you for sharing - a pleasure to listen to 😊👍👍👏👏

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks 😊🙏

[@jeffhildreth9244]

Excellent video. Beautiful guitar beautifully played. I am fortunate to have a friend who has a Hauser 1 and a Hauser 2. The closest I got to owning a Hauser was a 1961 Velasquez . A friend and neighbor, former owner of original Hausers, guitar maker, classical guitarist and long time student and friend of Segovia, has been building Hauser style guitars for 20 years. Ray Reussner. I have a Cervantes Hauser copy. My favorite of my many formerly owner guitars and in my opinion superior to the Velazquez.

[@nebovas9432]

Velasquez is in every way superior to Cervantes. Velasquez is one of the best makers of the century. Cervatntes is OK for the price but nothing special.

[@davidjaggs]

Sounds nice

[@jeffhildreth9244]

@@nebovas9432 This guitar was not built by Cervantes, though labeled as such. One of 10 . My Velasquez was OK, not one of his best. I sold it to Brune. At the time I sold it I had a 61 Ramirez made by Contreras. I kept it because it was better than the Velasquez. Hard to beat a good Velazques.

[@twoodfrd]

The nut and saddle are likely a thermoset polymer called Catalin which was popular in the 50's. It's very hard and greasy feeling, almost like it's self-lubricated. White or cream examples tend to age into that distinctive yellow-orange tone.

[@davidjaggs]

Ah, now that is interesting...... No one seems to be 100 percent sure, you may have solved the mystery. Although if you look at the photo of Caterina Valenta, the guitar is only a few years old and the nut is very orange.... Thanks for your input.

[@classicalguitar715]

Incredible tone. I've made 3 Hauser design guitars, my first builds. At the suggestion of Miles Roberts, as he said they are the best sounding instruments. They all sound really good so I would thank Miles for his advice...pitty he retired from dealing as it would have been nice for him to play one.

[@davidjaggs]

Big loss to the European guitar world, but he's really enjoying his retirement! Thanks for watching 👍

[@sobellfanatic]

Perhaps the "best" guitar I ever played was a Hauser III. Extraordinary purity, balance, and depth, much as David's here. Ultimately, I never felt comfortable with the cost and came to prefer the faster response of a lattice top, especially at a quarter of the price! It is quite an "old skool" sound as well. Fabulous instruments hough.

[@davidjaggs]

I've not tried a Hauser III yet. Kathrins have a good reputation also.

[@Mezilesialan]

Thank you David , I enjoyed your film very much. Listening to the exploratory sounds of this guitar , and then to your exquisite playing of that piece at the end, so lovely ! ❤ Alan

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching Alan!

[@timkovatch8251]

Excellent demo! I really like the in depth, examination and demonstration of this legendary Luthier’s guitar!

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks 👍

[@shannonflynn8896]

Thank you for making this video. I got your Christmas book and love your arrangements. Some of the best I have ever bought. Anyway, I had hoped to find out more about the guitar you used to record those wonderful arrangements... and here it is. 👍

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks so much. Book 3 (instrumental movie themes) currently in production and also recorded on this guitar!

[@AntonioZaccariaGuitar]

What a wonderful video, thanks a lot for sharing!

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks, Antonio. 👍

[@BrianTruesby]

Gosh, that piece at the end is fabulous. This was a wonderful presentation. Thank you!

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks Brian. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

[@JonRinneby]

@@davidjaggs Agreed, what is it called?

[@davidjaggs]

It's one of my brand new arrangements, from the movie theme book. Hal Leonard are publishing it quite soon. This is the theme from Spartacus by Alex North. There are a couple of jazz piano versions that inspired me, one by Dave Grusin. It's the saddest film you'll ever see, but apparently I'm a big softie!!!

[@JonRinneby]

@@davidjaggs Wonderful, looking forward to it! Kind regards from Sweden.

[@davidjaggs]

👍

[@sonicstoryteller]

What a majestic instrument I only wish I could afford one the sound is very lyrical and mellow you can hear Segovia f sure thanks Dave what a treat best wishes Phil from Shropshire 👍

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@MF-hq9mq]

What an amazing guitar! Incredible sound… thank you so much for sharing 🙏

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks 👍

[@lennartsandberg1568]

Fantastic review - many thanks

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@oliverschultz4943]

Incredible sound from that stunning instrument! Thank you.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching 👍😊

[@tullochgorum6323]

I had the pleasure of working in an office next door to Simon Ambridge's workshop, and he very kindly showed me some of his working methods. I was blown away by his instruments - the projection and tone are remarkable. If you can't afford a vintage Hauser and need a high-end instrument, you should be talking with Simon. You won't be disappointed.

[@davidjaggs]

Having played a few of his instruments recently I would agree.

[@mark-eq5qb]

great video David ! Never heard a guitar this beautiful , thanks for this video sir !

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks 😊

[@drjimlewisnc]

Absolutely amazing! Beautiful musicianship on a superb instrument.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks 👍

[@andysutton6436]

Thank you for such a wonderful all round appraisal of this fantastic guitar.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@onesandzeros]

Thanks David, lovely playing and very interesting topic. I'll keep an eye out for the edition of movie tunes. That piece at the end is very nice.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks. There are some really nice ones!

[@anthonyglise1345]

WONDERFUL VIDEO! Thank you for posting! I recently purchased a Hauser II (1971, n° 881) and I agree with your analysis of the instruments: pristine sound and ballance, with unbelievable sustain that can be challenging to control, BUT which offers a plethora of interpretive options that are unaccessible on most guitars. Those unique "Hauser traits" have prompted me to go back to some of the old Segovia editions that we all have played, to better understand how / why Segovia used certain fingerings, phrasings, etc. I had previously assumed Segovia's (and Bream's) interpretations were via their more Bel canto interpretative tendencies, but I am finding that SOME of their decisions seem to be directly linked to the unique traits of a Hauser. IMPORTANT FOR HAUSER OWNERS... Richard Brune, Chicago region (brilliantly), did some minor adjustments to my instrument (summer, 2021) at which time he explained that Hauser kept his workshop at 65% humidity, which is higher than most. This stresses the importance of maintaining that relative level of humidity. I'll pop back later and post some pics., if you don't mind. All the best! --Anthony PS: ...and to rhetorically answer your question, HAUSERS ARE WORTH EVERY PENNY! 🙂

[@davidjaggs]

Great to hear. Interesting to hear about the humidity. I'm just about to try a bit of Torroba on mine! It'll suit it well!

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

Thank you for your comment! I am intrigued by your remarks about the technical choices by Bream and Segovia being influenced perhaps by the nature of the Hauser. I'd love to read more about your thoughts on the subject! Cheers!

[@Israel47100]

​@@davidjaggsThe microphone perfectly conveys a wonderful timbre. It would be interesting to know its name.

[@davidjaggs]

@Israel47100 there are 2 Neumann u87

[@Israel47100]

@@davidjaggs It was worth buying, thanks for the answer.

[@PS1556]

Thanks for a very thorough, informative, and enjoyable demonstration of this beautiful and lovely sounding instrument. The sound quality was excellent and even on tiny phone speakers, your illustration of various sonic properties came through clearly. Bravo, great review and playing as well. I love the Mompou, that really puts a guitar through its paces and the Hauser just sings! 28:59

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for your kind words. 🙂👍

[@neilasimon]

Beautiful tone and colours. Well played maestro.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks 👍👍

[@niceguitar6144]

How wonderful this video is. I loved it. The piece at the end is pure magic. Next movie book? I don’t follow, help please. I know, I’m not very smart. Bravo, maestro David

[@davidjaggs]

Hi, Hal Leonard do books of my arrangements. If you Google my name you'll see. This was Spartacus as in "I'm Spartacus!" Written in 1960. I thought it sounded nice on this instrument!

[@barberpianoserv]

Wow! I learned so much! I love to hear you play! Thank you so much!

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching, Nancy!

[@jamesstroud3230]

Great Analysis! Well done.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching, James! 😊

[@johnlay3040]

The best exploration I have ever come across. Thank you.👍

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching, John. 🙏

[@ollir]

As an amateur who still plays with a basic 600€ factory-made instrument, holy shit that sounds nice! Excellent presentation, and you also made me realize many new things which I wish were better on my own guitar. You know, things that bother you but you haven't yet isolated as an issue. Thanks!

[@davidjaggs]

Glad you enjoyed it. Don't be too hard on your faithful 600 Euro guitar!

[@lucarinaldovillani63]

Dramatic test...and you are a fine guitarist! Thanks very much

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching 👍😊

[@VladReal]

Very grateful for so many details slowly shown and explained! This happens like never usually. Rather, Oh long sustain!!! Wonderful tone or whatever. Yes they are professional guitars but details? You excelled in this one (as before as well) in my humble opinion if you allow. Thanks a lot and always waiting for "Jaggs Production presents"!!

[@davidjaggs]

Hope you like the next big project! Thanks for watching 👍

[@atomic432]

Very nice review. Thank you.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching. 😊🙏

[@StephiSensei26]

Lovely demo.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks 👍

[@jimdevlin9045]

lovely guitar, beautiful playing

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks 👍

[@MrMjp58]

A fantastic video and demo of this great instrument. It’s one of the best sounding classical guitars on YT. I have come across one or two really outstanding electric guitars over the years (the best, being a custom shop LP), but I don’t know where one would find a real quality classical. Your playing is exquisite and the whole thing is very inspiring. I will probably never own or even ever play anything of that quality. Nice to hear one though.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching 👍😊

[@stevea3472]

Well done. Thank you.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@chatanooga8777]

Thank you. This really made be want one..even though I have been very happy with a trad Granada instrument for the past twenty years! The quality of the recording and your lovely clean sound obviously helped. Funnily there are a few other Hauser demos on YT that do not move me in the same way - the player's sound matters too, as you point out. Interestingly I had been recently listening to an old radio interview with Julian Bream where he mentions that his Hauser was 'the fairest of them all', but oddly, he didn't own this instrument and no longer had access to it, playing a Hauser copy instead. There is no substitute of course to actually playing the guitar oneself - there should be instant 'chemistry' . I've tried a few 'big names' (never a Hauser) that demonstrably sounded wonderful as a listener but did not sing (to me) in my own arms.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for your comments. I think Julian Bream borrowed that guitar from Rose Augustine and as you say handed it back. I believe it was 1940. I played another 1940 Hauser and it was superb as you'd expect.

[@peterallen8573]

Beautiful tones.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching 👍😊

[@panzerlieb]

I’m amazed. These guitars have a reverb tone quality to them. Every note has a lingering overtone that I can best describe as aliveness. I’m probably not describing it very well, but the tone and sustain characteristics of this guitar are incredible. I want one, lol. Well maybe after I finish paying off my house 😂

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching 👍😊

[@sebthi7890]

sell your house 😂

[@jillyhoward4920]

Well to my totally untrained ear i think the Hauser sounds amazing and you play it beautifully with obvious enjoyment 👏💐🥰

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks 🙏👍

[@andreaskikinas]

19:09 - 19:15 priceless. Thank you for this wonderful video maestro!

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks. A genuine moment. You get a lot of those on this guitar!

[@jgunther3398]

in the area just before that the sound is a lot like can be had from a jazz guitar like an es-175. not to be sacrilegious! the attack is the biggest difference to my hearing

[@tribestribes2555]

Oh what a marvelous guitar this is. Had years ago played a Hauser one, from 1927 but this one is far better. It seems that everything is there rigt on the spot. Lovely piece of wood as well. When David here played a little bit of the prelude 1 by H V Lobos, I was really hocked. Thanks David for lovely demo video.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@richardkeller7060]

Thank you for this wonderful video. This is a fantastic guitar, but it takes someone with the proper technique and knowledge to demonstrate it. GREAT JOB.

[@davidjaggs]

🙏

[@faces_of_japan]

Wonderful clarity and resonance.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching!

[@faces_of_japan]

Thanks for the response. That alone is worth a subscribe. Cheers

[@davidjaggs]

@@faces_of_japan pleased to have you!

[@tonygrieco5918]

David: Thanks for this informative presentation. I would ask that you address the stringing question. This is always something to deal with on any guitar as you certainly know. So, I would appreciate your thoughts on stringing this particular instrument, your actual choices and how they work for you. Thanks again.

[@davidjaggs]

As you can see from my shirt I'm a d'addario fan. These are medium tension nylons, but the 3rd is a carbon. I've never felt the need to experiment as I've been happy with the results, but reading some of the comments makes me wonder!

[@shiroumxm2052]

ohh the sound is beautiful

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@stevefrith9924]

nice video! I recently retired from business, but repaired a few Hauser guitars 1 and 2. They are nice unassuming instruments where nothing jumps out, but everything works. Personally I preferred the 2 Hauser 1 guitars, The internal lay out was the same for all of them. Though I never copied any guitar I did make guitars to a Hauser 37 plan, still do, and they are very special my favourite. I think the plastic could be bakolite it's something I was told years ago, and maybe the finish is cellulose lacquer; the father used either bone or ivory and french polish or spirit varnish. nice playing

[@davidjaggs]

Hi there. I spoke to Paul Gregory only yesterday and he said he's enjoying your instrument! Coincidence that you should leave a nice comment!

[@bradhiner1882]

Wonderful, thank you so much. Made me wish you could play my Ramirez and tell me all about it. It always kills me when I read that Christopher Parkening had to go through so many-hundreds-to find “the one”. Also: could you identify the various pieces you played? I recognized the V-L ones, but the others please! Again, thank-you and I look forward to more.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks Brad. The first set of pieces is the Mompou suite. If you click on the card in the top right of the screen it'll take you to a performance of it in a church using this guitar. The one at the very end is the end of one of my new movie themes arrangements, Spartacus. The book should be out later this year.

[@chowyeung]

I heard for long people saying Hauser made fantastic guitars. Your video justifies their saying! Thanks for your effort! I was once put an order for a Simon Ambridge guitar. Unfortunately I eventually gave up as I needed that sum of money for another purpose.

[@davidjaggs]

Hopefully you'll get a nice instrument before too long.👍

[@jjhpor]

0As a hobbiest guitar builder I have learned more about what makes a good instrument from this video than from ny other person, book or video! Thanks!!

[@davidjaggs]

Oh thanks! Glad you got something from it. 👍

[@jamesstroud3230]

Terrific Video. I have been fortunate to own 1,2and 3. My 37 was fantastic but my favorits is my current 1962 Hauser II. ad the Hauser "HUM"ij the basses but thick rich and vibrant trebles with perfect balance. I am blessed.

[@davidjaggs]

You are! Isn't that little video in his workshop from 62? One of those guitars hanging up at the end will be yours! It could even be the one he's working on, 1 in 10 chance!

[@xpursangjock8724]

Compared to what some violins have been sold for, and some currently sell for, the price for any Hauser is chicken feed. If one has the deep pockets, a Hauser is totally worth it. "You can't make any excuses"... (with the Hauser). Very true, but I would say--- if one can't sound good playing a $800.00 Yamaha the Hauser will put the final nail in the coffin! 😁 Great video BTW!

[@davidjaggs]

That's absolutely true! 🤣 Thanks for watching 👍

[@electrolytics]

Yes it was a very decent recording. Your mics and set up were very representational and the audio was great. The numerous times you pointed out harmonic nuances or sustain were indeed hearable on this recording. The first note you played on the open 1st string was all it took. I said to myself, Oh yeah, that's the sound. I'm just a casual listener of Bream and some of his contemporaries. Cool video, thank you.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@RoneiRamos]

Where can I find those recording of H. Hauser II in his workshop? Lovely register of this guitar!

[@davidjaggs]

www.ardmediathek.de/video/br-retro/gitarren-von-hermann-hauser-aus-reisbach/br-fernsehen/Y3JpZDovL2JyLmRlL3ZpZGVvL2U1YmQzZjRjLWQzZGUtNGMzYy1iN2YzLWJlZjc2Njc0ZWJhMg

[@josephballerini3730]

I need a sleeve like that for playing in the summer...

[@davidjaggs]

Just cut an old jumper up!

[@vayasaberlo8]

Wonderful presentation, if I win the lottery I'll be right there😂😢

[@davidjaggs]

🤞

[@oscarsaldanaudio]

One of the best guitars I ever played. Amazing.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks 🤣

[@vincenteoppolo9025]

the clarity and depth of tone in this instrument just jumps out of the video

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching, Vincent 😌

[@jemari2]

Thank you for this wonderful video. What microphone are you using? Thanks

[@davidjaggs]

Neumann u87s. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Skinny_Karlos]

I've got a 1971 Cedar top Ramirez 1A and it's a lovely guitar but what I wouldn't give to have this Hauser. Beautiful instrument. I'd love to pull out the Chaconne on this guitar.

[@davidjaggs]

I used to have a Ramirez, I traded it for a spruce which turned out to be a lesser instrument.

[@selfTaughtGirl]

True love! I think having a guitar that offers lots of tone colour can make a listener sustain interest over a full concert. I've listened to alot of the GSI/Siccas concerts, and sometimes after 10-15 mins I get bored 'cos every piece starts to sound the same as the guitars seem so neutral. Is it a fussy instrument with moods determined by the weather?

[@davidjaggs]

Hi there. No, it's pretty consistent and opens up after 15 minutes playing.

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

Very true. I think it may also be due to the "modern" school of playing. These young guitarist tend to play their guitars like pianos, without seeking a variety of tone colour, and keeping the right hand close to the sound hole like human harpsichords. So many great up and coming players out there. I admire their dedication, of course. But if you are going to play the guitar like a keyboard instrument, why bother? Thanks for your Bream videos, incidentally. Cheers!

[@picksalot1]

Whatever you paid, it was worth it. I would consider that an ultimate guitar, and it has found and excellent home in your skilled hands and mature musicianship. I majored in Classical Guitar, so it's easy for me to recognize the talent you possess, as well as being sble to see the ease that the guitar produces such elegant and expressive tones. I have a custom built guitar, and though good, I have to work hard to produce any tones similar to what that guitar does. Your observations about the guitar, it's easy playability, snd characteristics (F# resonance, great G string, sustain, vibrato, good C#, etc.) is spot on. Your video and playing helps explain how much of Segovia's tone came from him and how much more came from his Hauser. Thanks for making this very informative video, sharing the beauty of the guitar, and your fine playing. 👍😎

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for your comment! Glad you enjoyed. Check out my Arada by Torroba video.😊

[@vgfjr505]

The story goes that Hauser I repaired Llobet’s Torres, and use that guitar as the standard to follow when making his guitars with some minor modifications. Nice sound yet different from typical Spanish sound, but still sweet. Thanks for making this video.

[@davidjaggs]

I didn't know that, thanks for watching 👍

[@TheMusicalEvents]

Wonderful presentation of wonderful guitar. For the first time I kind of directly understand why some of these Hauserts are so highly valued. May I ask you about this Coral you mention at around 11':40"? And what is this Cuna piece you mention at 13':00". Thanks a lot! BEST WISHES

[@davidjaggs]

They're all from the Mompou suite, there's a link to it in the top right of the screen. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Tim522]

Great vid David! Would love to hear a side by side comparison with your Rohe. I'm curious because the Rohe is what you've been playing for a decade or more.

[@davidjaggs]

I still play it! They're both lovely, and very different. Maybe I'll do a comparison one of these days.

[@userAA]

Thanks for this awesome video. Could you tell us what strings you used?

[@davidjaggs]

D'addario Pro Arte medium, 3rd was a carbon. Thanks for watching 👍

[@harrytrombley4052]

Hi great Video. You mentioned in a reply a book coming out later this year. Do you have a title that I can look for Thanking you in advance Harry

[@davidjaggs]

I can't remember the exact title, but it's something like "movie themes for classical guitar" published by Hal Leonard. If you keep watching the channel I'll be releasing each arrangement video.👍

[@philltadman]

Amazing! Love the guitar and your playing. What is the piece you played at the end?

[@davidjaggs]

Ah! That's from my next movie book! 😄 Did you like it?

[@philltadman]

@@davidjaggsDefinitely!

[@philltadman]

Do you think the Brazilian Rosewood makes a big difference?

[@davidjaggs]

It's...... Spartacus!

[@rjlchristie]

Beautiful high and middle range, typical Hauser. Nicely demonstrated, well analysed. I found it curious that you used your ring finger as your first choice to demonstrate response on first string. Personally, I felt the bottom end of this instrument lacked in incision.

[@davidjaggs]

Hi! I suppose I'm often playing the ring finger on that string! I'm quite happy with it's sound etc. thanks for your comments.

[@oscarmaximiano990]

Magnífico!

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks 👍

[@KenIn_NH]

David, This was exceptionally well done. Just facts and super clean recording, not over hyping but genuine and sincere admiration of the extraordinary craftsmanship that went into these instruments. Very lovely playing and great pieces to demonstrate the remarkable range and sensitivity of this beautiful instrument. Thank you for the time and diligence that went into presenting this. BRAVO! As an aspiring builder I really enjoy these types of videos!

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching 👍😊👍

[@TruthSurge]

How would you get fret wear on the last 3 strings if they are softer than the fret material?

[@davidjaggs]

60 years of playing will do it... sometimes less.

[@TruthSurge]

@davidjaggs I guess. Maybe the frets are softer also than todays?

[@davidjaggs]

I don't think so, maybe it's like how water can wear down rock over thousands of years!

[@TruthSurge]

@@davidjaggs Maybe. I guess even the tiniest vibrato on a note is enough to rub off a few atoms of metal? Then do that for 60 years and you'd rub off... a few hundred atoms? ? That seems implausible. I can see fretwear on the TOP 3 strings if they are wound. But to actually detect a divot in a fret... that would be millions of atoms I think. OH well.... too much for my brain to calculate. :)

[@demejiuk5660]

Listened to this while browsing for my next guitar. Never spent more than 200 on a guitar. Next one is 500 after I learn about half of the Segovia studies. Just a bit of motivation.

[@davidjaggs]

You'll get a nice one for 200k. 😉

[@demejiuk5660]

@@davidjaggs 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Id have to learn a lot of music to get to that kind of budget.

[@jonasburman3810]

very nice and musical introduction to Hauser's sound magic through the Mompou suite. Thank you👌 What was the beautiful ending music? /Jonas

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks. The piece at the end was my own arrangement of the 1960 movie theme, Spartacus, published later this year by Hal Leonard in a book with 19 others.

[@jonasburman3810]

@@davidjaggs very beautiful! I would love to order your book of arrangements when it is available!

[@davidjaggs]

If you subscribe, you'll see when it's ready. There are already two other books, Christmas songs and general popular songs. Just Google "David jaggs book" ... Thanks 👍

[@Israel47100]

For many years, the sound standard for me was the sound of the Нauser Segovia guitar. It would be interesting to know why Segovia then began to play for Ramirez 1a until the end of his life? It would be interesting to hear a comparison of these guitars in one recording.

[@davidjaggs]

It would indeed.. I used to own a 1A. I sold it years ago.

[@thenewwildwest9085]

Very interesting video,good job! I'm really curiouse, what do you think about Alhambra guitars?

[@davidjaggs]

In my experience they seem like reliable guitars for intermediate level, I understand they make higher end instruments though I've never tried them. Thanks for watching 👍

[@thenewwildwest9085]

Thank you!

[@seymourtompkins]

among the most beautiful classical guitars i've ever heard in my many decades. wonder what such a jewel costs ?

[@davidjaggs]

Hmmm. A lot, but they hold their value!

[@jamesmoon8947]

Splendid

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks 👍😊

[@choochoo3417]

This guitar sounds incredible

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching.

[@Israel47100]

For many years, the sound standard for me was the sound of the Нauser Segovia guitar. It would be interesting to know why Segovia then began to play for Ramirez 1a until the end of his life? It would be interesting to hear a comparison of these guitars in one recording.

[@barryhambly7711]

They are nice guitars with a lovely even sound my only thing about them is they lack a little bit of sweetness to my ear they sound a bit hard or dry sound but this guitar nearly has that sweetness. Very lovely guitar I would have like to hear a simple romantic piece on it to hear how it handled that form of sound it was a great sound on the music you played

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for watching, Barry!

[@TruthSurge]

the interwebz told me a Hauser 2 costs $37,,000 dollars. Worth varies depending on who is buying. To a collector it may be worth it. To some top notch player it may be worth it. To a millionaire, it probably is worth it.

[@davidjaggs]

True. Take a look at this guitar sale going on right now. historicspanishguitarsale.com/ There was one Hauser 2, a lot more than 37k, and it sold almost instantly. Will you be investing in the Torres?!

[@wadedixon6595]

Congratulations on your purchase.

[@davidjaggs]

😊👍

[@philltadman]

Just watched this fantastic video again whilst reading the comments. Some people mentioned the basses - have you tried the EJ45C (composite core basses)? They made a big difference to the bass on my Vailati guitar, made it much, much crisper

[@davidjaggs]

Yes, maybe, but I quite like this sound. If you hear it in reality it's really nice.🙂

[@philltadman]

@@davidjaggs Is there a big difference in the sound when the Hauser is in your lap compared to hearing someone else playing it?

[@philltadman]

@@davidjaggs I like it too!

[@davidjaggs]

@@philltadman that's difficult to say, because everyone plays differently. I heard others play it and it's really sweet.

[@blahdiblah2169]

Objectively. That is a really nice sample. Very good for recording purposes, but the price? Even the cheaper samples out there are still unaffordable for most. No doubt, I didn't expect them to be cheap, but the prices for these guitars are outlandish.

[@davidjaggs]

They are expensive. But I would say 2 things... They will keep their value and even go up in price, plus very quick to sell if you need the money. The other day I saw a plain Subaru car for the same price! No one seems to think these are overpriced yet they go down in value!

[@blahdiblah2169]

@@davidjaggs You're not wrong. They're a financial investment. Absolutely phenomenal in their own right -> as an instrument. Anyways for me such a guitar is in the realms of super luthier guitar / collectable. A whole other category. More akin to a Stradivari (in the violin world).

[@davidjaggs]

@@blahdiblah2169 it's still scary dealing with that sort of money though! 🤣

[@larsbjarnenielsen6169]

Wonderful instrument and instructive review. I have only played one Hauser, a Hauser I, in 1981 when I happened to be guest in a guitar collectors house. A wonderful feather-light spruce guitar with marple sides and back (neck material I don't recall but in a bright color also). From the thirties. It was quite an experience even though I wasn't aware of a Stradivariusm had he made guitars 🙂 One question: When you talk about G-tuned and F-tuned guitars, are you then talking about tuning the strings or can the instrument it-self, the box, be tuned differently?

[@davidjaggs]

Have a look at this explanation kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXuzhZqFh6ekl7s

[@larsbjarnenielsen6169]

@@davidjaggs Thank you. Air resonance, I see. New word. What significance does a particular tuning, G, F or other, have for the instrument?

[@davidjaggs]

@@larsbjarnenielsen6169 a lower resonance instrument will have an impressive bass, though may lack treble. Some makers seem to be able to get both!

[@patberning]

Thank you, Sir!

[@userAA]

Also, that would be lovely if you could do a comparison between your Hauser and Rohe if you still have it. I can't help not asking if you've thought of recording an album or singles with the Hauser.

[@davidjaggs]

One day maybe, they're very different instruments, both lovely. I just finished the audio for the movie themes book on the Hauser, which is pretty much an album. It's great for recording, have a listen to this that I just uploaded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/foPYpaaYesl4pKc

[@userAA]

@@davidjaggs Lovely, congrats on your new book & recordings - And ofcourse on having this lovely Hauser!

[@2011Noud]

It should be mentioned that the meeting between Hauser 1 and Andres Segovia was really important as the latter urged Hauser to began building in the Spanish way. Hauser 1 guitars before that time aren't that highly valued. How is the own frequency of the guitar has its' influence on the same notes one and two octaves above the own frequency. For those who do not know how to discover the own frequency every guitar has, just sing chromatically into the sound hole and you will discover a boost at a certain note. When you're playing the "cello-like" notes you add a beautiful vibrato which even enhances these notes even more. You should make a video around vibrato on guitar! I did so but in fact too less visited as I think I made a point in my video. Furthermore a very complete story around these remarkable guitars! Thumbs up.

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks for input. You're quite right, Hauser 1 would take Segovia 2 or 3 guitars a year and he'd advise him... I'm not sure when the really high prices start. His early Vienna guitars are 10k or less, but early 1930 prices will make your eyes water!

[@neilasimon]

A very fine sound. There are other guitars by other makers from that era that sound as fine and I wonder if it was the availability of woods and how they have matured over time. I have a 50 year old Kohno guitar which has a similar tone and sustain to this Hauser which is far better to use in concerts I play in than any new guitar.

[@davidjaggs]

Wish I could afford a Friedrich, Romanillos, Fleta and Bouchet! Yes, lots of great makers and some fine modern ones too. 👍

[@neilasimon]

Great film David and yes if I won the lottery that would make a great list. Fortunately some names like Kohno are a lot less expensive and thank goodness for that.

[@davidjaggs]

👍👍

[@LadyCroMag]

Fantastic guitar in the great hands of Jaggs!!!

[@davidjaggs]

Thanks 👍👍

[@ockeghem1495]

Bass strings to try: La Bella 2001

[@davidjaggs]

👍

[@snowfiresunwind]

A very enjoyable video. The guitar sounds fantastic listening with headphones and the playing is lovely.

[@davidjaggs]

🙏👍

[@hngi26]

What a wonderful instrument, best all other guitars I’ve listened on KZbin. Here is the question, will you ever consider letting it go please let me know.

[@davidjaggs]

Will do!