Gerold Karl Hannabach - 1976 No. 344
Gerold Karl Hannabach - 1976 No. 344
Overview
Overview
About the luthier
Gerold Hannabach (1928–2015) was born in Schönbach, Czechoslovakia, into a family of musical instrument makers. His journey in guitar making began in 1948 with an apprenticeship in the workshop of Arnold Hoyer in Bubenreuth, Germany. In 1953, he opened his own workshop dedicated to classical guitars and resale. Hannabach achieved his master guitar maker certification in 1966 and went on to teach musical instrument making at various institutions. Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades for his exceptional craftsmanship, including the prestigious Federal Cross of Merit. Today, Gerold Hannabach is recognized as one of the most influential German guitar makers of the 20th century.
About the guitar
This 1976 Concert model (No. 344) is a superb example of Hannabach’s renowned craftsmanship. Exceptionally well preserved and in perfect working condition, this guitar embodies the traditional aesthetic associated with Hannabach instruments. It features a beautifully ornamented head plate that highlights his meticulous attention to detail. The guitar’s tone is round and clear, with a great singing quality on the first string.
Despite its age, the guitar is structurally sound, maintaining both its aesthetic appeal and sonic excellence. The nitrocellulose finish shows some scratches and nail marks on the top, but the guitar is crack free.
Watch the presentation video of this particular guitar below, where you will find a lot of additional information about its playability and sound.
Luthier: | Gerold Karl Hannabach |
Construction year: | 1976 |
Construction type: | Traditional |
Top: | Spruce |
Back and sides: | Indian rosewood |
Finish: | Nitrocellulose |
Air body frequency: | G # |
Scale: | 650 mm |
Nut: | 52 mm |
Weight: | 1735 grams |
Tuners: | Antique |
Strings: | Knobloch - EDC 34.0 |
Condition: | Excellent |
Case: | Hardshell |
Details about GPSR:
Classical Guitar
Gerold Karl Hannabach
Siccas Guitars GmbH, Roonstr. 31, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany, www.siccasguitars.com, info@siccasguitars.com
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