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J.L. Romanillos, 1971

Spruce / CSA Rosewood

José Romanillos – 1971 No. 208

A superb example from Romanillos’s celebrated 200-series, modeled after the 1936 Hauser owned by Julian Bream. This guitar delivers a marvelous, authoritative sound remarkably close to the revered Hauser I ideal. Built during Romanillos’s experimental phase with Bream’s input, subtle internal brace adjustments can be seen, suggesting an instrument he was especially pleased with. Low action and effortless playability throughout.

Currently strung with D’Addario XTC45FF, featuring carbon G and B strings paired with a nylon high tension first string, a setup that complements the guitar’s clarity and projection while preserving tonal color.

Specs

  • Year: 1971

  • Serial: No. 208

  • Top: Spruce

  • Series Reference: 200-series based on Julian Bream’s 1936 Hauser

  • Scale Length: 652mm

  • Nut Width: 51mm

  • String Spacing at Nut: 42.5mm

  • String Spacing at Bridge: 54.5mm

  • Tuners: Landstorfer

  • Setup: Low action, very easy to play