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Arthur Hansel Guitars
Posted by Nancy Ryan on Wed, 04/26/06 - 11:50:03.
In Reply to Acoustic Archtops
Is there anyone who could give me a resource site or any information on this fine guitar maker (Arthur Hansel) From what I can gather he hand made by himself about 3 or 4 hundred guitars. Some commisioned for some international artist. There are others looking but the tread has been discontinued. They are very rare guitars and there just isn't too much info out there that I can find. I have a dear old friend who is planning his estate and wants to pass on some history and value of the guitar to his beneficiary and for his own interest as well. The guitar was bought in the 50's and the label states Handmade by Arthur Hensel #203 in 1949. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Nancy Ryan
nwr3@yahoo.com
Re: Arthur Hansel Guitars
Hi Nancy,
Your post is quite old but I'll assume you're still looking for info on Arthur Hansel. Note - this is only a partial story, there are lots of holes.
Arthur Hansel and his second wife came to Canada in the 1930's. He was divorced and had a son in Germany, where he trained as a cabinet maker (I believe). The couple came to Canada via the UK - for reasons unknown.
On arrival in Canada the Hansels were partially supported by my grandparents. Things were still pretty tough here - it was the 1930's.
The Hansels purchased a house on Seaton St. in Toronto. Arthur setup his first workshop there. Sometime later Mrs Hansel passed away (I don't have dates).
Arthur and my grandmother got married in about 1962 or 1963 (my grandfather had passed away in 1960). They each sold their homes and purchased another at 55 MacDonald St in Scarborough. Mr Hansels workshop at this point was in the basement of the house.
I remember growing up and having all kinds of wood toys and playthings, courtesy of Mr. Hansel.
I'll have to end the story here. I have to run out for a bit. I'll continue it when I get back in.
Frank
Re: Arthur Hansel Guitars
: Is there anyone who could give me a resource site or any information on this fine guitar maker (Arthur Hansel) From what I can gather he hand made by himself about 3 or 4 hundred guitars. Some commisioned for some international artist. There are others looking but the tread has been discontinued. They are very rare guitars and there just isn't too much info out there that I can find. I have a dear old friend who is planning his estate and wants to pass on some history and value of the guitar to his beneficiary and for his own interest as well. The guitar was bought in the 50's and the label states Handmade by Arthur Hensel #203 in 1949. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
: Thanks
: Nancy Ryan
: nwr3@yahoo.com
Nancy, I have a guitar made by Arthur Hansel #207 year 1951. I was wondering if you had found out any new information about the guitars.
Connie
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