2003 Dake Traphagen – Brazilian Rosewood & Cedar

$8,000.00

Specifications

Top: Cedar | Back & Sides: Brazilian Rosewood

Tuners: Rodgers

Nut: Scalloped

Saddle: Scalloped, 12-hole tie-block

Fretboard: Slightly elevated (concert spec)

Nut Width: 52 mm

Scale Length: 655 mm

Action – 6th String: 4.0 mm

Action – 1st String: 2.5 mm

Includes: Heavy-duty lightweight hard resin/composite case

Dake Traphagen is one of America's most respected classical guitar builders, and this 2003 instrument is a beautiful example of why. Built with Brazilian rosewood back and sides and a cedar top, this concert guitar features Traphagen's characteristic slightly elevated fretboard a refinement that contributes to its exceptional playability and resonance.

The voice is magnificent: singing trebles, resonant basses, and wonderful balance across all registers. Projection is strong and clear. This is a guitar that rewards digging in playability is smooth and comfortable with no buzzing, and there's room to lower the saddle if desired. Scalloped nut and saddle, 12-hole tie-block, and Rodgers tuners throughout.

Includes a heavy-duty, lightweight hard resin/composite case.

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