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2010 Thames Torres Brazilian/Italian
Michael Thames has experience beyond many builders. It’s readily apparent the moment you play one of his fine instruments. For instance, this lovely Torres Model in Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce. You immediately notice it’s sweeter and more clear than many guitars. But also that it’s more musical. Every note seems to be special and inspiring. This one has tremendous dynamic range with seemingly endless headroom. The shorter 640mm scale makes for superb playability and the neck is slightly narrower as well. Superb…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.2 in Nut Width 2.01 in String Spacing 2.2 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1993 Thames Flamenco Cypress/Spruce
Here we have a wonderful Michael Thames Flamenco from owner Paul Heumiller’s personal collection. Paul hand picked this one for it’s amazing voice and power. Michael Thames is one of the finest makers of Classicals and Flamenco and has made over 700 instruments. His talent is clearly evident when you play this guitar, it is simply one of the best Flamenco’s you’ll find.
2000 Michael Thames Concert Classical
Few makers ever build over 500 guitars in their careers. To reach such a milestone you simply must have a desirable tone and solid craftsmanship that stand the test of time and many, many happy customers. Michael Thames has stood the test of time with glorious success. There is a wonderful presence, clarity and balance in every Thames concert guitar and sweet trebles that have been pleasing players for decades. Paul Heumiller, owner of Dream Guitars, has a Thames himself and is a big fan. This concert is crafted from Indian Rosewood and Red Cedar and is mature and open sounding. The condition is excellent, it’s ready for its next musical partner…
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.26 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Indian 
2021 Traphagen Torres CY-S, Cypress/Italian Spruce
2021 Traphagen CY-S, dressed in Cypress and Italian Spruce. The neck is crafted from Spanish Cedar, with a hidden reinforced graphite bar. Dake Traphagen has mastered both sides of the lutherie world—whether it’s steel or nylon, dry or wet woods, his guitars consistently deliver everything you expect from them, while also breaking the stereotypes of traditional tonewood combinations. Though this guitar has the quintessential flamenco DNA, it feels perfectly at home in the classical and even folk realms, with a sound that’s sweet and bright. This guitar is truly a delight.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, classical, torres, gut, hoffee, Almeria
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Cypress - Spanish 
2021 Traphagen Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
Dake Traphagen continues to be one of our favorite modern classical builders in the States. With works of functional art like this 2021 build in hand, how could we not? Gorgeously dark Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides, warm Red Cedar on top, slightly elevated fingerboard with a subtle, 20” radius, 20th fret extension with Evo fretwire to boot. Two MOP wheels are inlaid into the Mammoth Ivory tieblock, adding some elegant spice to the dark, warm color palette present elsewhere in the build. Gold Scheller tuners set into Dake’s understated headstock shape set it all off.
Other keywords: isabelle, brc, jurik, fingerstyle, concert classical, brw, brazilain
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2022 Traphagen Double Top, Honduran Rosewood & Alpine Spruce/Cedar
The sweets are rich indeed, with a piece of lutherie like this 2022 Traphagen Double Top. Honduran Rosewood back and sides with an Alpine Spruce/Cedar double top, elevated fingerbard and 650mm scale. Small soundport at the upper bout, 12-hole tieblock, side dots at the 7th fret, and gold Sloane tuners.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, concert classical, nuevo mundo, andy jurik
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.219 in Woods Double Top - Spruce/Cedar, Rosewood - Honduran 
2012 Traphagen D’Aquisto Nylon Jazz, European Maple/German Spruce
In 2012 Dake Traphagen took on the task of replicating a nylon jazz crossover of famed luthier Jimmy D’Aquisto—and the results are fantastic. This beauty, dubbed the D’Aquisto Nylon Jazz, is quick and energetic, easy on the hands, and rigged with an L.R. Baggs Anthem SL microphone/UST dual pickup for easy, authentic amplification. European Maple back and sides pair up with German Spruce on top, 25.6” scale, and a slim 1 11/16” nut for quick lefthand work. This Traphagen has been lovingly played across the past ten years and has the marks to prove it, but it’s in great functional shape and ready for more action.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitar building, traphagen guitar, nylon string, fingerstyle, james d’aquisto, daquisto, xover, cross over, nylon string, andy jurik
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 1.68 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Spruce - German, Maple - European 
2004 Traphagen Classical, Madagascar Rosewood/Cedar
We adore Dake Traphagen’s classicals. The man manages to coax voluminous bass response out of the same woods that offer clear and juicy trebles and an expressive midrange—this Classical from 2004 has all of that in spades. Fabulous Madagascar Rosewood back and sides paired with Cedar on top and an L.R. Baggs UST pickup with volume control in the soundhole, 650mm scale, and a completely opened up voice. This Traphagen has been played in extensively and has the marks to prove it, and is shipshape to keep on keepin’ on!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitar building, traphagen guitar, nylon string, steve newbrough, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Cedar, Rosewood - Madagascar 
2013 Traphagen Double Top, Brazilian Rosewood/Cedar
True strength under these strings. Dake Traphagen’s Double Tops have all the added power of a laminated top plate, but without losing any of the warmth, color, and dynamism of a standard top. This model, dubbed “Joya,” from 2013? Fantastically precise, powerful, and elegant. The back and sides are upgraded, heirloom grade 250-year-old Brazilian Rosewood, here paired with a Cedar double top. French polished for maximum resonance and weighing in about 3.5lbs, this Traphagen is a livewire Classical that is so easy to lose yourself in. 12-hole tieback looks gorgeous and complements the scalloped saddle and nut, plus Dake adorned the soundhole with a gorgeous Burl rosette, in lieu of a traditional mosaic. This is a world class Concert instrument that exudes inspiration. What more could you ask for?
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitar building, traphagen guitar, nylon string, andy jurik, fingerstyle, nomex
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.37 in Woods Double Top - Cedar, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2014 Traphagen CYS, Cyprus/Italian Spruce
Livewire! This is one of Dake Traphagen’s Cyprus-backed Classicals (although Dake confirms he could easily modify it to be a Flamenco) with an Italian Spruce top and an L.R. Baggs pickup that’s itching to get playing. This beauty comes to us from 2014, and it’s got the marks to prove that it hasn’t been sitting around collecting dust over the past five years. A soundport in the upper bout keeps the player better in tune with their playing, and the lightweight build and quick setup combine to keep playability easy.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitar building, traphagen guitar, nylon string, steve newbrough, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Cypress 
2008 Traphagen Double Top, Palo Escrito & Swiss Spruce/Cedar
It’s a beautiful thing when we get to see a loved guitar return to the fold: we originally offered this Traphagen Double Top in 2008 straight from Dake’s shop, and we’re excited to offer it here again in 2020! Palo Escrito back and sides paired with a double top combining Swiss Spruce and Cedar, this Classical has fierce, incredible power and projection. Warmth and overtones fill out the trebles in particular. Elsewhere, this beauty has a small soundport at the upper bout, elevated fingerboard, and Sloane tuners. It has opened up handsomely in the past 12 years, and it’s in fabulous shape to boot.
Here’s the original demo from when this one was new! https://youtu.be/VMEbbYB50Pg
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, guitar building, traphagen guitar, nylon string, david stevenson, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Double Top - Spruce/Cedar, Rosewood - Palo Escrito 
2015 Traphagen BRS, Brazilian/European
How to describe the experience of playing this 2015 BRS from Dake Traphagen? It’s something akin to that overwhelming sense of warmth and satisfaction after a delicious dinner with friends. The voice is replete with rich, flowing overtones and trebles that hang in the air like ripe fruits. Traphagen French Polished this Classical from tailblock to tuners to a mirror shine that really brings out the colors in the Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and European Spruce top. Gold Graff tuners operate like the well-oiled machines that they are, and the gentle contour of the D neck profile? Like running your fingers through your hair after a good brushing.
We’re quite impressed by Dake’s wood stash: this is prime real estate in the Brazilian Rosewood market, and the burled rosette and Rosewood bridge complement the dark and creamy Euro Spruce top.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2 in String Spacing 2.21 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2007 Traphagen BRS Ortuna Brazilian from 1727)/European
Dake Traphagen is one of our very favorite American luthiers. He has the rare ability to pull immense amounts of tone from a guitar to create a powerful tool for your music. This Concert is crafted from exquisite Brazilian Rosewood dated back to 1727 which is paired with a vibrant European Spruce top. The treble strings are very strong with wonderful projection and colorful musicality; bass notes are round, warm, and enveloping, balanced with the other registers without overbearing.
The fit, finish, and setup are as superb as we’ve come to expect from any instrument of Traphagen’s–and with the addition of dual soundports in the upper bout, this dynamically-voiced guitar projects beautifully straight to the player’s ear.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.08 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
1997 Traphagen BRS Brazilian/Spruce
Dake Traphagen is one of the most sought-after classical builders in America, and this lovely Cordoba model in Spruce and Brazilian Rosewood is a fine example of why. Balance, projection, and string articulation are hallmarks of Traphagen classicals, and the voice of this gem is fully open, with snappy bass tones and just the right amount of treble cut. An excellent value for a Brazilian Traphagen.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Traphagen Concert Classical Double Top Brazilian/Swiss
We attended the GFA Convention (Guitar Foundation of America) recently and were lucky enough to bring back 2 instruments from famed maker Dake Traphagen. Dake’s guitars are among our most popular nylon strings, with his quality and tone it’s little wonder why players such as Scott Tennant and Pepe Romero own his guitars. This beautiful guitar is crafted from 35 year old Brazilian Rosewood and features a double top crafted of Swiss Spruce. It also sports two soundports, French Polish throughout, upgraded Graf tuners and an Eastman case. This guitar is amazing strong and articulate and much more warm and beautiful than some double tops. This is a series performance guitar and will make a lifelong partner for some lucky player.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Brazilian