Neck:Cedro
Fingerboard:Ebony
Finish(Top):Polyurethan
Finish(Back & Sides):Polyurethan
Tuning Machines:GOTOH
String Height(1st):3.0mm
String Height(6th):4.0mm

[Luthier Information]
Born in 1947 in Hitachi City, Ibaraki, Japan, the maker began building guitars in his teens. At 17 (1964), he entered the workshop of Tsunasaburo Kurosawa as an apprentice, and in 1969 established his own workshop in Tokorozawa. Since the early stages of his career, he has been deeply devoted to studying the guitars of Hermann Hauser I, and has continuously applied those insights to create instruments with उत्कृष्ट tonal balance.

He was also among the first Japanese luthiers to work on electric-classical (electro-classical) guitars, and his exceptional craftsmanship led to commissions in the steel-string acoustic field as well, where he produced a limited number of high-quality instruments. However, it is undoubtedly his Hauser-style models where his aesthetics and philosophy are most fully realized. Their refined craftsmanship, lustrous tone, and superb acoustic balance consistently live up to the Hauser name, while the materials used are of a grade rarely seen in this price range. In terms of overall value, this is arguably one of the finest brands in Japan.

[Instrument Information]
The Hauser model, a staple of Shumpei Nishino, has been updated from the former No.35 to the current No.40 following a price revision. This newly arrived 2026 model features a 650mm scale length with a spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides.

With nearly 60 years of experience, the maker demonstrates remarkable consistency in quality, fully expressing the brand’s enduring potential. A deep respect for Hauser’s tonal concept and construction is evident throughout, while the visual presence retains a subtle but distinct originality.

Its excellent tonal balance and playability make it suitable for players from entry to intermediate levels. The sound is slightly firm and dense, yet clear and refreshing, offering well-defined note separation, quick response, excellent chordal balance, and precise intonation.

The choice of materials is also of notably high quality, making this instrument, in every respect, an outstanding example of cost performance.