{"product_id":"2025-hans-schmidt-25-02-handmade-classical-guitar","title":"Hans Schmidt 25-02 Handmade Classical Guitar – Engelmann Spruce \/ Indian Rosewood","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandcrafted in British Columbia. A tradition of craftsmanship spanning more than four decades.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom his workshop in Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canadian luthier Hans Schmidt has quietly built an impressive body of work in the world of handcrafted acoustic instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHans's instrument-making history stretches back to the early 1980s, when he was building classical guitars and Celtic harps in southern British Columbia. His guitars have since found their way into the hands of players and specialty guitar dealers across Canada and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHans Schmidt 25-02\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful example of his craftsmanship, handmade in Osoyoos in 2025. The model designation tells its own story: \u003cstrong\u003e25-02 identifies the second guitar Hans built that year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Tonewoods. Handmade Craftsmanship.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this instrument is a \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Columbia Engelmann spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with richly figured \u003cstrong\u003eEast Indian rosewood back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e. Engelmann spruce is highly regarded among classical guitar builders for its sensitivity and responsiveness, while Indian rosewood has long been prized for its rich tonal character and beautiful natural grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ebony fingerboard, Schaller machine heads, and Hans's Shellax Acryllic top coat finish complete the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attention to detail is evident throughout, from the distinctive rosette and elegant body contours to the striking rosewood grain visible across the back and sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Rain City Guitars, we've worked with Hans and sold his handmade instruments over the years. We know his work firsthand and appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into his guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular instrument comes to us directly from Hans on consignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the guitarist seeking something beyond a mass-produced instrument, the 25-02 offers an opportunity to own a handcrafted Canadian classical guitar from a builder whose work spans more than four decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Osoyoos, British Columbia, in 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond guitar completed by Hans Schmidt in 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC Engelmann spruce soundboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully figured East Indian rosewood back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchaller machine heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive decorative rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardshell case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hans Schmidt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25-02\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e BC Engelmann spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Indian rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schaller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shellax Acryllic top coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Originality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hans Schmidt 25-02 is in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good used condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its appearance accurately represented in the detailed professional photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar has been inspected and remains in the same condition as shown in the photographs. 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