Alberto Hernandez is the son of Juan Hernandez, one of the founders of Esteve Guitars. Alberto entered the workshop as an apprentice when he was 15, eventually becoming an “official” (certified guitar maker). Currently, he is the production manager at Esteve, and personally makes their Juan Hernandez deluxe models, which now bear his signature. The Hauser model is based on Segovia’s 1937 Hauser was made by Alberto Hernandez personally, and is built with the specs and bracing as the original, and with the same attention to detail. The guitar is made of prime woods and materials. The top is perfectly quartered sawn, and has wonderful close grain. The sound is absolutely spot on: warm suggestive, very colorful, and very nuanced, with the basses that are harmonically rich, and trebles that are full-bodied. The balance and separation, are perfect. The guitar has the power and project required to fill any concert hall. Very comfortable and easy playing.  I bought from him at the NAMM show, to which naturally he bought the best examples of his work. This is a fantastic example of his work, and favorably compares to the Hauser guitars we have.