{"title":"Dieter Hense","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"dieter-hense-1989-oktav-81-109-39-cm","title":"Dieter Hense - 1989 \"Oktav \" 81\/109 39 cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDieter Hense belonged to the distinguished instrument-making tradition of Markneukirchen, where he served as an elected Obermeister before continuing his work in West Germany. His interests extended far beyond the classical guitar: Hense contributed significantly to the renewed interest in historical plucked instruments such as the vihuela and lute and built a wide range of finely crafted instruments throughout his career. His work was closely connected to the individual needs of musicians, as demonstrated by his collaboration with guitarist Georg Lawall, for whom he created guitars specifically adapted to his playing technique and musical requirements. Even late in his life, Hense remained deeply engaged with historical instrument making, completing a copy of a 1703 Baroque guitar by the Hamburg maker Joachim Tielke.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eBuilt in 1989, this “Oktav” guitar is a particularly engaging example of Dieter Hense’s versatility as an instrument maker. Conceived to be tuned one full octave above a standard classical guitar, its compact 390 mm scale transforms familiar chord shapes and melodic lines into a much higher register while retaining a 52 mm nut and therefore a surprisingly familiar spacing for the left hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIts voice is naturally concentrated in the upper register, yet it remains clean, balanced, and pleasantly natural in character. Notes speak with immediate clarity and a relatively quick decay, while chords retain good separation despite the instrument’s elevated range. Rather than attempting to imitate the volume or sustain of a full-size concert guitar, the Oktav responds with its own light, transparent character, giving melodic figures and harmonies a bright and finely articulated presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA spruce soundboard is paired with CITES-certified Brazilian rosewood back and sides, underlining the care with which Hense approached even an instrument of such compact dimensions. The result is not simply a miniature classical guitar, but a distinctive musical voice that can bring fresh colour to ensemble playing, accompaniment, arrangements, and repertoire that benefits from its clear octave register.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe guitar is in excellent condition, showing only minimal wear consistent with careful use and storage. There are no known repairs or damage. It is accompanied by its original fitted case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54825756852557,"sku":"KS17984","price":2990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/dieter-hense-1989-oktav-39cm-18.jpg?v=1790257469"},{"product_id":"dieter-hense-1989-terz-82-109-57-cm","title":"Dieter Hense - 1989 \"Terz\" 82\/109 57 cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the luthier\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDieter Hense belonged to the distinguished instrument-making tradition of Markneukirchen, where he served as an elected Obermeister before continuing his work in West Germany. His interests extended far beyond the classical guitar: Hense contributed significantly to the renewed interest in historical plucked instruments such as the vihuela and lute and built a wide range of finely crafted instruments throughout his career. His work was closely connected to the individual needs of musicians, as demonstrated by his collaboration with guitarist Georg Lawall, for whom he created guitars specifically adapted to his playing technique and musical requirements. Even late in his life, Hense remained deeply engaged with historical instrument making, completing a copy of a 1703 Baroque guitar by the Hamburg maker Joachim Tielke.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis 1989 “Terz” guitar shows another facet of Dieter Hense’s remarkable versatility as an instrument maker. Designed to be tuned a third above standard classical tuning, it combines a compact 57 cm  scale with a full 52 mm nut width, preserving familiar string spacing while giving the instrument a more concentrated and agile playing feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOne of its most striking qualities is the precision of its intonation. Even in the elevated tuning, the instrument remains remarkably stable and coherent across the fingerboard. The sound sits naturally in a higher register, yet it retains the rounded and balanced character of a classical guitar. Individual notes remain clearly separated within chords, allowing inner voices and contrapuntal lines to stay distinct and easy to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIts tonal character is sweet and clear, with an immediate response and an appealing sense of ease under the fingers. Despite the smaller body, the guitar does not sound thin or reduced; instead, it maintains a natural balance across the registers and gives melodic lines a bright but never harsh presence. A spruce soundboard and CITES-certified Brazilian rosewood back and sides complete an instrument whose compact proportions are matched by a refined and musically convincing voice. Although conceived as a Terz guitar, it can also be played in standard tuning, adding further flexibility to its musical role.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe guitar is in excellent condition, showing only minimal wear consistent with careful use and storage. There are no known repairs or damage. It is accompanied by its original fitted case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siccas Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54825763373389,"sku":"KS17985","price":4190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/4011\/7325\/files\/dieter-hense-1989--terz-57cm-16.jpg?v=1790257563"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.siccasguitars.com\/collections\/dieter-hense.oembed","provider":"Siccas Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}