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Re: Arthur Hansel Guitars
Posted by Connie on Tue, 07/04/06 - 09:21:39.
: 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
: : 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
I own one. Dated October 1951 # 203. Beautiful guitar. "Hand made by Arthur Hansel". To think of all the different players that have strummed and picked on it over the years.. thanks Art! I'll never know you but your craft lives on beyond your years.
: : : 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
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There is something weird here about the timeline, I own one that says Handmade by Arthur Hansel september 1946 No.205. If the No.203 is from 1949, how can the No.205 be from 1946??
By the way it's one of the finest sound I heard on accoustic guitars since I play guitar. My grand-father bought it 150$ in the 40's and gave it to me 3 days ago.
I think it would be a great idea to get informations about Hansel's guitar!
For infos: destroyesti@hotmail.com
Re: Arthur Hansel Guitars
: There is something weird here about the timeline, I own one that says Handmade by Arthur Hansel september 1946 No.205. If the No.203 is from 1949, how can the No.205 be from 1946??
: By the way it's one of the finest sound I heard on accoustic guitars since I play guitar. My grand-father bought it 150$ in the 40's and gave it to me 3 days ago.
: I think it would be a great idea to get informations about Hansel's guitar!
: For infos: destroyesti@hotmail.com
Could it be 203 and 205 are model numbers, not serial numbers? My mom has some photos of Arthur stashed somewhere, I'll have to locate them. FM
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If anyone is interested I'm considering creating a Wikipedia page about Arthur Hansel. My mom has several photos of Arthur during the period he was married to my grandmother. I'll post a note here if a page is acceptable to Wikipedia. If anyone is interested please post here to let me know. Thanks. Frank
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Ant - If you're interested I posted some info about Arthur Hansel above. Frank
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Don't know what I did wrong to get those other messages duplicated. Hensel guitars are plentiful around here. I have one and three of my friends have them. There's another in the auction tomorrow and if the price is right I'll have a spare. As with all Canadians it's difficult to get information on Arthur Hensel. All the Artist Hensel guitars here have the gold R. S. Williams label inside. All the guitars sound alike and as good as a D-18 Martin but not valuable as the name is not known.
Fred
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The name of the builder was actually Arthur Hensel. From what I have learned, he worked for R&S Williams Company and built guitars under a variety of names including Artist, Hamilton, and Hensel. (I have a Hamilton guitar, date unknown.)
Re: Arthur Hansel Guitars
: The name of the builder was actually Arthur Hensel. From what I have learned, he worked for R&S Williams Company and built guitars under a variety of names including Artist, Hamilton, and Hensel. (I have a Hamilton guitar, date unknown.)
Re: Arthur Hansel Guitars
: I found a Hansel Deluxe guitar on its way to the garbage in about 1960. It was not cracked but needed a new nut because it was for a left hander. I made a front nut or fret and put on a set of strings. I still have it and play it when there ia time. I have looked for one in stores but never could find one or find anyone that could give me a little history on this one
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
Hi Nancy
I Have also. It's modeol 203 made in 1948. I was also wondering about the value of it. If I find out I'll let you know. Might be wise to go to one of those Autions that are on television.
These guitars were made in Canada. My Uncle purchased it from Sears in 1948.
Keep in touch if you find anythinbg else out.
Thanks Ron
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
: Hi Nancy
: I Have also. It's modeol 203 made in 1948. I was also wondering about the value of it. If I find out I'll let you know. Might be wise to go to one of those Autions that are on television.
: These guitars were made in Canada. My Uncle purchased it from Sears in 1948.
: Keep in touch if you find anythinbg else out.
: Thanks Ron
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
: : Hi Nancy
: : I Have also. It's modeol 203 made in 1948. I was also wondering about the value of it. If I find out I'll let you know. Might be wise to go to one of those Autions that are on television.
: : These guitars were made in Canada. My Uncle purchased it from Sears in 1948.
: : Keep in touch if you find anythinbg else out.
: : Thanks Ron
My Dad has an Arthur Hensel Mandolin that he also purchased from Sears around that time. I believe the label says 'handmade by Arthur Hensel June, 1948'. My Dad is 83 and still playing...the instrument had a beautiful tone and just keeps getting better.
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