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José Ramírez II 1885 – 1957

José Ramírez II 1885 – 1957

In 1885 José Simón Ramírez de Galarreta y Pernías was born. He grew up in his father’s workshop and learned the trade with him. As well as being a guitar...

José Ramírez II 1885 – 1957

In 1885 José Simón Ramírez de Galarreta y Pernías was born. He grew up in his father’s workshop and learned the trade with him. As well as being a guitar...

José Ramírez III 1922 – 1995

José Ramírez III 1922 – 1995

In May 1922, José Ramírez Martínez was born. He began working in his father’s workshop at the age of 18; and although he did not enjoy any privileges, he was...

José Ramírez III 1922 – 1995

In May 1922, José Ramírez Martínez was born. He began working in his father’s workshop at the age of 18; and although he did not enjoy any privileges, he was...

José Ramírez IV 1953 – 2000

José Ramírez IV 1953 – 2000

José Enrique Ramírez García (José Ramírez IV) was born in Madrid in May 1953. In 1971 he entered the workshop as an apprentice at the age of 18 and in...

José Ramírez IV 1953 – 2000

José Enrique Ramírez García (José Ramírez IV) was born in Madrid in May 1953. In 1971 he entered the workshop as an apprentice at the age of 18 and in...

Cristina and José Enrique Ramírez

Cristina and José Enrique Ramírez

A long time ago a guitarist asked Cristina: “How did your father get you both to continue the tradition? My son doesn’t want to continue, he prefers to take another...

Cristina and José Enrique Ramírez

A long time ago a guitarist asked Cristina: “How did your father get you both to continue the tradition? My son doesn’t want to continue, he prefers to take another...

The Hermann Hauser family

The Hermann Hauser family

Josef Hauser (1854-1939) Josef Hauser was born the son of an innkeeper in Burghausen, attended grammar school there and trained as a merchant and carpenter. During his apprenticeship, Josef Hauser...

The Hermann Hauser family

Josef Hauser (1854-1939) Josef Hauser was born the son of an innkeeper in Burghausen, attended grammar school there and trained as a merchant and carpenter. During his apprenticeship, Josef Hauser...

Hermann Hauser I

Hermann Hauser I

From 1875 his father Josef Hauser built zithers, guitars, and violins in his workshop and also worked as a music dealer and composer of zither music. Hermann Hauser I started...

Hermann Hauser I

From 1875 his father Josef Hauser built zithers, guitars, and violins in his workshop and also worked as a music dealer and composer of zither music. Hermann Hauser I started...

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