1993 Dake Traphagen Guitars Special Edition H.R.C.C. - Concert Classical Guitar
Here we have a wonderful concert guitar from Dake Traphagen crafted from Honduran Rosewood, known for its clarity and rich tonal characteristics. The rosewood is paired with a carved Cedar top to which the fan braces are painstakingly fitted. This approach lends articulate warmth to the voice. The scale is 660 which adds good power and versatility. Playability is superb with easy action and clear tone. The construction is world-class throughout with fine details, such as the segmented rosette, that make this a standout piece.
Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Pepe Romero, Scott Tennant (LA Guitar Quartet)
Here we have a wonderful concert guitar from Dake Traphagen crafted from Honduran Rosewood, known for its clarity and rich tonal characteristics. The rosewood is paired with a carved Cedar top to which the fan braces are painstakingly fitted. This approach lends articulate warmth to the voice. The scale is 660 which adds good power and versatility. Playability is superb with easy action and clear tone. The construction is world-class throughout with fine details, such as the segmented rosette, that make this a standout piece.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Honduran Rosewood
- Top Wood: Red Cedar
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Spanish Cedar
- Bridge: rosewood, string through
- Rosette: Custom segmented rosewood
- Binding: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: None
- Top Trim: violin lines
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Black Gilbert
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 26 mm (26 in.)
- Nut Width: 2 3/32 mm (2.1 in)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 mm (2.25 in)
- Body Length: 19 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 5/8 in.
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: OHSC
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Excellent but for nail marks in the French Polished top.
Player Reviews:
"Dake has quite a full book of orders so we were pleased to be able to offer you this instrument. The tone is complete, both pure & warm, and the playability is superb. Dake explained to us that on the Special Edition models he carved the Cedar tops and painstakingly fitted the fan braces into the slight arch of the top similar to how a violin or cello maker would. To my ears the slight arch adds clarity and separation, two wonderful qualities that make this a first rate guitar." - Paul Heumiller
"This Honduran rosewood is reminiscent of the best Brazilian Rosewood I've seen. The Gilbert tuners are outstanding, very precise. " - Al Petteway
