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Well, I received good news today. I am down to about three years on the waiting list for my Hermann Hauser III guitar. Hauser only makes about 12 guitars a year, so I guess I'm around #36 on the list. It will be a standard Segovia model with German spruce top and Rio Rosewood. I consider myself a player first, builder second, so this is obviously good news that I'm down to about three years. Some of the other world-class builders have waiting lists from 8-15 years. I couldn't imagine having to wait 15 years.   

Cheers!

John

Congratulations, John! I've heard that HH III's guitars are the best of all Hausers, but I haven't been fortunate enough to play one yet.

So how long have you been waiting so far?

Best,

Michael

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Okay, John, this is a perfect opportunity! While you're waiting, get some Hauser plans and build one yourself. Take your time, do your best, play it for a while and then compare the two in three years.

That's exactly what I'm doing actually. I have 3 guitars on the bench right now ready to close up, all done with the exact specifications of the Brune' 1937 Hauser plans. I followed the plans as close as possible. Something tells me my three just won't have the x-factor of a real Hauser. The Hauser III guitars are so responsive that the entire top and strings will start to vibrate from just normal conversation near the guitar. It's going to be a long three more years!

John

[QUOTE=John Elshaw] Something tells me my three just won't have the x-factor of a real Hauser.[/QUOTE]
Probably not, but that's just the point. See, instead of waiting three years and then hoping you can build a guitar that good, you're already on the path to doing just that. Since you're completing three already, I think you'll be surprised just how far along you'll be in 36 months.

John,

Congratulations! Wow, that is too cool. The real deal, a genuine Hauser, I am jealous! I can't play worth beans, but I would love to have one too. Hmmm... I wonder if Hauser IV has a waiting list!

Keep us posted.

Jeff

Happy for you John, the way you describe the sound sure makes the wait worthwhile, you're gonna have fun soon!

[QUOTE=John Elshaw] That's exactly what I'm doing actually. I have 3 guitars on the bench right now ready to close up, all done with the exact specifications of the Brune' 1937 Hauser plans. I followed the plans as close as possible. Something tells me my three just won't have the x-factor of a real Hauser. The Hauser III guitars are so responsive that the entire top and strings will start to vibrate from just normal conversation near the guitar. It's going to be a long three more years!

John[/QUOTE]

Dangerous! What happens if in three years time when the HH arrives and you find that you actually prefer your version!

Colin

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Dangerous! What happens if in three years time when the HH arrives and you find that you actually prefer your version!

Colin[/QUOTE]

I guess then he'd be forced to let go of the Hauser III. I'm sure John could find a good home for it somewhere...

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Wow!! Thats Great!! Be sure and make a big deal about it here on the forum when you get it.

If you order now and lock in the price, by the time it's finished it'll be worth a fortune!!

Ron

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