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José Ramírez II 1885 – 1957

José Ramírez II 1885 – 1957

In 1885 José Simón Ramírez de Galarreta y Pernías was born. He grew up in his father’s workshop and learned the trade with him. As well as being a guitar...

José Ramírez II 1885 – 1957

In 1885 José Simón Ramírez de Galarreta y Pernías was born. He grew up in his father’s workshop and learned the trade with him. As well as being a guitar...

José Ramírez III 1922 – 1995

José Ramírez III 1922 – 1995

In May 1922, José Ramírez Martínez was born. He began working in his father’s workshop at the age of 18; and although he did not enjoy any privileges, he was...

José Ramírez III 1922 – 1995

In May 1922, José Ramírez Martínez was born. He began working in his father’s workshop at the age of 18; and although he did not enjoy any privileges, he was...

José Ramírez IV 1953 – 2000

José Ramírez IV 1953 – 2000

José Enrique Ramírez García (José Ramírez IV) was born in Madrid in May 1953. In 1971 he entered the workshop as an apprentice at the age of 18 and in...

José Ramírez IV 1953 – 2000

José Enrique Ramírez García (José Ramírez IV) was born in Madrid in May 1953. In 1971 he entered the workshop as an apprentice at the age of 18 and in...

Cristina and José Enrique Ramírez

Cristina and José Enrique Ramírez

A long time ago a guitarist asked Cristina: “How did your father get you both to continue the tradition? My son doesn’t want to continue, he prefers to take another...

Cristina and José Enrique Ramírez

A long time ago a guitarist asked Cristina: “How did your father get you both to continue the tradition? My son doesn’t want to continue, he prefers to take another...

The Hermann Hauser family

The Hermann Hauser family

Josef Hauser (1854-1939) Josef Hauser was born the son of an innkeeper in Burghausen, attended grammar school there and trained as a merchant and carpenter. During his apprenticeship, Josef Hauser...

The Hermann Hauser family

Josef Hauser (1854-1939) Josef Hauser was born the son of an innkeeper in Burghausen, attended grammar school there and trained as a merchant and carpenter. During his apprenticeship, Josef Hauser...

Hermann Hauser I

Hermann Hauser I

From 1875 his father Josef Hauser built zithers, guitars, and violins in his workshop and also worked as a music dealer and composer of zither music. Hermann Hauser I started...

Hermann Hauser I

From 1875 his father Josef Hauser built zithers, guitars, and violins in his workshop and also worked as a music dealer and composer of zither music. Hermann Hauser I started...

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  • Luthier: Elvis Pajares
    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F / F sharp
    Weight (g): 1415
    Tuner: Kris Barnett
    Condition: New
  • Luthier: José Luis Romanillos
    Construction Year: 1979
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1410
    Tuner: Klaus Scheller
    Condition: Excellent
  • Luthier: Elvis Pajares
    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Flamed Maple
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F / F sharp
    Weight (g): 1365
    Tuner: Kris Barnett
    Condition: New
  • Luthier: Giovanni Tacchi
    Construction Year: 2023
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Flamed Maple
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: E / F
    Weight (g): 1300
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: Mint
  • Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1605
    Tuner: Perona
    Condition: New
  • Luthier: Otto Vowinkel
    Construction Year: 2019
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1590
    Tuner: Sloane
    Condition: Excellent
  • Luthier: Hermann Hauser II
    Construction Year: 1956
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Brazilian rosewood (CITES certified)
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1440
    Tuner: Landstorfer
    Condition: Excellent
  • Luthier: Fritz Ober
    Construction Year: 2019
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Brazilian rosewood (CITES certified)
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: C sharp / D
    Weight (g): 1345
    Tuner: Klaus Scheller
    Condition: Excellent