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The Classical

For years, I have been trying to make a classical guitar whose sound stood out among classicals like my steel string guitars sound compared to others. I think I have finally done it.  Earlier this year, I got to examine closely a guitar that Herman Hauser II made in 1962.  I took all that I learned and tried to get it into this guitar (#167).   When I strung it up, I was amazed at the sound.  The notes seem to jump out of it as they're played.  It was so different, that I needed sheet music to play tunes that I knew.  I list it here to tempt you, but I'm not going to let it go until I build another, hoping that I can do it again.

I have six classicals that are pretty good but no match for the new one.  If you want a good classical, come look them over and make me an offer.  I would rather that they be played than recycled for parts. 

Classical
		167 -- This is the first great sounding classical I have made.  The top is Western Red Cedar.  The back and sides are Osage Orange.  In the luthier community, Osage Orange has the reputation of sounding like Brazilian Rosewood.  I think it sounds better.  It will age to a golden brown.  The neck is Honduran Mahogany.  The fingerboard and bridge are East Indian Rosewood.  The trim and peghead veneer are Sycamore.  It has plain Rubner Tuners.  The rosette is made of colored veneers. This guitar is a delight to play.  I sure hope I can make more like it. $5299

Bob Gramann
122 Laurel Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22408

(540) 898-0611
bob@bobgramann.com

11/1/25