Hermann Hauser lll “Llobet” Spruce/fan braced
Top: Aged Spruce/Fan Braced
Back and sides: Aged Rosewood
Scale: 645mm
Origin: Germany
Price: $22,950
This guitar is in virtually new condition. The Hauser lll “Llobet” model is generally considered somewhat rare amongst his offerings. It is based on an 1859 Torres that Llobet played and thus has the expected smaller body.
The woods are said to be from Hauser lll’s special limited stock of older aged woods, the Spruce being lightly figured with “bear claw’ striations, and the Rosewood back is striking.
With its smaller body and comfortable 645mm scale it is immensely comfortable to play.
Tonally it has a very pretty almost vintage voice with surprisingly robust basses and clear, focused, expressive trebles.
