This must have been the time I was most tempted to keep a guitar I build to myself. I literally had to bring to memory ny very own agreement that the guitars I build are not for myself. Believe me when I say that it is very hard to keep the promise when you run across a babe of this caliber. She is stunning on all fronts. Visually, she is perfect. The all Black and white theme of woods and marquetry is only contrasted by the brownish present in the macassar grain and the Cedar top... she deserves every glance she receives and her beauty is only matched by her SUPERB sound. I mean she booms like few guitars I played in my 40 years as a guitar player. The bass sends huge waves through her body, the speed and response to the plucking is lightning fast and her trebles and mid ranges accompanied by a myriad harmonics and overtones make her one of the best concert guitars ever. In the video I play 2 pieces: Bach "Air on the G string" and Barrios' "Una limosna por el amor de Dios". The separation of voices and sustain shine in the Air whilst Una limosna brings about her lyrical character and amazing expressiveness.
Tremendously easy to play due to the 640mm radiused action and slim neck. Strings at just 3.5mm at fret 12. Add to this the indented cutaway that allows easy access all the way down to the F# (fret 14) and you will understand why she is such a perfect instrument. You must not let this opportunity pass you by.
 

The 9 braces Hauser fan is the most thoroughly tested fan brace setup on the planet. It is the result of many years of experimenting. It is braced on Torres 4 fan brace design. The braces act as sound vibrations highways...they carry the vibration of each string to a specific spot on the soundboard. If you put your fingers on the soundboard as you play the 6th string for instance, you will feel the upper portion of the top vibrate with more power than the rest of the top.  You will be able to feel this vibrations with your fingertips all the way to the 4th strings. It is harder to feel the vibration caused by the treble strings. The variations on the 9 braces fan is enormous. Luthier taylor each fan to achieve a specific sound and match the instrument with the rest of the woods used in the construction. Above to the left is a 9 braces all Spruce fan. I often use a mixture of Cedar, Spruce and Mahogany to match different wood combinations.

650 mm or 640 mm?
Keep the following rule at hand: If the distance between the tip of your thumb and the tip of your little finger is equal or less than 9 in. when fully stretched, use 640 mm