Spruce top, Brazilian back and sides. Bouchet made only about 156 guitars. This one has five fan struts which extend through a long harmonic bar under the bridge. Although the top is quite thin, it is a fairly heavy guitar. The tone is firm and the sustain is remarkable.
Condition is very good and original.
I recall visiting this workshop in the early 70's. Even then these guitars were unobtainable. Along with Fleta, they were the most expensive guitars being made. HyA made big bodied, lightly constructed guitars They are powerful, lively and the trebles have a quality I can best describe as glassy. This is a wonderful example of their work in excellent, original condition.