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Add to Compare2013 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 
Add to Compare2014 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 
Add to Compare2008 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 
Add to Compare2015 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 
Add to Compare2007 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 
Add to Compare1997 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 
Add to CompareTraphagen 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 
Add to CompareTraphagen Flamenco Spanish Cypress/Swiss
Dake Traphagen’s guitars have been heralded by guitarists the world over including Scott Tennant of the LAGQ and Pepe Romero for their amazing tone and superb craftsmanship. We had an opportunity at the GFA (Guitar Foundation of America) Convention, recently held in San Francisco, to acquire this traditional Flamenco guitar crafted from Spanish Cypress and Swiss Spruce. This is a top notch Flamenco guitar with immense power and attack but you can also summon up the sweet voice required for more melancholy pieces. The playability is far superior to most Flamenco guitars we see, no surprise coming from Dake Traphagen.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.01 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Cypress 
Add to Compare2005 Traphagen BRC Brazilian/Red Cedar
We’ll let the builder Dake Traphagen tell you about this beauty: “This is the first of a total of ten that were made for this series. The next Anniversary series will be my 50th year of building, 2020, if I make it that long. The top is 150 year old cedar, the back and sides came from a salvaged beam that yielded only three sets and the beam was dated 1727!! Very cool, the neck wood came from another salvaged beam of Spanish cedar that was over 100 years old. The fret board is at least 25 years old. The finish is French Polish.” – Dake.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.79 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Cedar - Red, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to CompareSOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 2.05 in String Spacing 2.28 in Woods Spruce - Swiss, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1994 Traphagen B.R.E. Concert Brazilian/European
With high profile players like Scott Tennant and Pepe Romero we probably don’t need to tell you much about Dake Traphagen. But if you’ve not had the pleasure of playing a Traphagen guitar you’re missing out. From the first note you enjoy power, great bass response and strong, clear trebles that sing sweetly. This beautifully cared for Traphagen was built in 1994 and features an outstanding set of Brazilian Rosewood with just a touch of natural sapwood. The Spruce top has matured to a golden patina. This is a great example of Dake’s work.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.75 in Nut Width 2.09 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - European, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare2007 Trinity Bent Top & Player Response Indian/Western Red Cedar
Nylon-string players, you won’t want to miss out on an opportunity this sweet! We’ve got a 2007 Trinity Bent Top in the shop today, which could more accurately be called the Trifecta: the perfect combination of French Polished Western Red Cedar for warmth, Indian Rosewood for richness, and luthier innovations to make playability effortless.
Where many Classical guitars tend to lean towards a bass-heavy voice or one emphasizing only the upper register, the Trinity takes the best of both worlds and gives its player an exceptionally well-balanced voice. With string-to-string separation that borders on surgeon-precise, there’s little chance for even the subtlest techniques to go unnoticed, and the glass-smooth profile of the neck makes you forget there’s a neck at all! Tone aside, this Trinity Classical continues to impress with the combination of Jim Holler’s Bent Top construction, which improves upper fret access while not compromising the dimensions of the sound chamber, and his Player Response system, which adds a soundport to the upper bout to increase the midrange response of the guitar, and to increase the amount of tone which the player (at last!) is able to hear while they play. From Bossa Nova to Francisco Tarrega, Jazz to Bach, this Trinity will give you only the sweetest trebles and the most resounding bass notes.
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.63 in Nut Width 2.06 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Cedar - Western Red, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2008 Renaissance Nylon ES Walnut/Sitka
Here’s a custom built Renaissance Nylon ES model, RS-6. This one features premium figured Walnut back and sides with a Cedar top, High Gloss Finish and the optional RMC pickup system with a MIDI output as well as the standard 1/4″ output. So this is a very versatile stage Nylon string suitable for any style of music from Rock to Classical to New Age and Brazilian. Excellent tone and feel and zero feedback.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.59 in Nut Width 1.93 in String Spacing 2.24 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Walnut 
Add to Compare1966 Manuel Velazquez Concert Classical, Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce
This is a piece of history, and it sings so sweet. New York’s own Manuel Velazquez built many of the U.S.’s finest Classical guitars from the mid 1900s all the way into the 2000s, and we’ve come across a beautiful example of his work from 1966 with this Concert Classical. Dark, dark Brazilian Rosewood paired with an amber-tinged Spruce top and Rosewood bindings. 650mm scale, 54mm nut, and a lovely playability as confirmed by our repair staff as they inspected the instrument, giving it a clean bill of health. There are some player marks on the top and neck which attest to this Velazquez having been played in handsomely in the past almost 60 years, and it responds easily to a variety of attacks. The bass register is well defined with a warm center, and the trebles pair oh so sweetly.
Check out an additional demo with our own Andy Jurik here: https://youtu.be/zLFj6w4mc4E.
Other keywords: lutherie, classical music, luthier, puerto rico, fingerstyle, nylon string, brazilain, concert guitar
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.6 in Nut Width 2.125 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Rosewood - Brazilian 
Add to Compare1998 Manuel Velazquez Concert Classical, Malaysian Blackwood/Spruce
One of the most revered classical luthiers of the 21st century, Manuel Velazquez’s career boasts decades of incredible work. This lovely number from 1998 comes to us towards the last epoch of that career, and it’s got all the benefits that a master’s touch can provide after so many years’ experience. Such a lovely example of Velazquez’s work, this Classical plays effortlessly and has a sweet mixture of velvety bass and crisp, clear trebles. This is truly a lifetime instrument for its next lucky owner, coming from a lifetime of experience at the hands of Velazquez.
Other keywords: andy jurik, fingerstyle, nylon string, concert classical, black wood, lutherie, luthier, crossrock
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.625 in Nut Width 2.063 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce, Blackwood - Malaysian