- Handmade in the USA (Oxnard, California)
- Solid AAA Carpathian Spruce Top
Tight, straight grain for maximum resonance and responsiveness. - Solid Katalox Back & Sides
(Also known as Mexican Royal Ebony) – a dense, exotic Central American hardwood prized for clarity and projection. - Ebony Rosette & Ebony Fingerboard
- 650mm Scale Length
- Spanish Cedar Neck with African Ebony Fingerboard
- Unique Purfling & Elegant Aesthetic Details
- Beautifully balanced tone with rich basses, sparkling trebles, and remarkable note separation
- Cordoba Arched-Top Humidified Hardshell Case Included
- Free Professional Setup in our shop before shipping
- Play over the soundhole for velvety, liquid warmth
- Move toward the bridge for a brighter, brassy, more articulate voice
- Enjoy total dynamic and tonal control—ideal for expressive players who color each phrase with intention
- Solid AAA Carpathian Spruce Top
- Solid Katalox (Mexican Royal Ebony) Back & Sides
- Spanish Cedar Neck + African Ebony Fingerboard
- Geared tuning machines
- Adjustable truss rod
- Durable modern finish
- Modern stringing (non-gut)
- Wood thicknesses measured to hundredths of a millimeter
- Bracing patterns traced, mapped, and replicated
- Materials, grains, and vibrational responses documented
- Countless hours of playing and listening to understand balance, resonance, and feel
- In some regions, this model is marketed as the Cordoba “Munich 1937.”
- This listing includes the arched-top humidified hardshell case and a free setup in our shop before shipping.
Cordoba Hauser Limited Edition – 2025 (Handmade in the USA)
A faithful revival of one of the most iconic classical guitars in history
Experience the legendary Hauser sound—pure, balanced, and expressive—in this stunning 2025 Cordoba Hauser Limited Edition, handcrafted in Oxnard, California. Built with premium tonewoods and meticulous attention to detail, this instrument offers exceptional clarity, projection, and tonal control, making it ideal for the discerning classical guitarist.
Key Features
All photos shown on this listing are of the actual guitar you will purchase.
The Hauser Sound
The Hauser style is celebrated for its perfect balance, clean separation of voices, and pure, focused fundamental. Overtones remain controlled without sacrificing warmth, giving players a highly responsive tonal palette:
This refined, articulate sound has made Hauser instruments the preferred choice for artists seeking maximum expressiveness and nuance.
Premium Materials & Modern Refinements
Cordoba’s Hauser Limited Edition blends historical authenticity with a few essential modern updates:
The result is an instrument that faithfully reflects the original 1937 Hauser design—while offering stability, reliability, and playability suited to today’s performers.
How Cordoba Recreated a Legend
To bring this model to life, Cordoba meticulously studied an original 1937 Hauser, analyzing every detail:
The end product captures the “DNA” of the legendary instrument that shaped modern classical guitar history.
Why Hauser? A Legacy Shaped by Segovia
In 1937, Andrés Segovia declared Hauser’s work “the greatest guitar of our epoch,” and used his Hauser extensively in concerts and recordings. This landmark instrument helped elevate the classical guitar to its place alongside the violin and piano as a respected concert instrument.
The original 1937 Hauser now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art—a testament to its artistry and historic importance.
The Cordoba Hauser Limited Edition brings this legacy within reach, offering players an opportunity to experience the same beautifully controlled, expressive voice that defined generations of classical guitar performance.