Respected classical maker Dake Traphagen is having a blast building steel string guitars now as well. We are very thankful because he is drawing on his approx. 30 years of experience to design and build some of the most exciting guitar we’ve ever played. He really knows tone and how to get it. This guitar was originally made on our request for a slope shoulder fingerstyle dread, that of course also take the pick. It is astonishing. The shape is sophisticated and easy to hold, it’s modern bracing employs a lattice style approach for superb response and an open voice. Old Honduran Rosewood and a Master Grade Carpathian top with hard shellac finish provide power and beauty. The unique Afzelia rosette is one of a kind and together with the Brazilian fingerboard and bridge complete the natural beauty of this Traphagen guitar.
Some of my very favorite guitars have been steel strings made by classical builders. It seems to me one informs the other and creates something new and special. This is such a guitar. This is a versatile Slope D that offers the player a big, but beautiful and controlled sound. All the power you can summon, or all the emotion you want to convey in one box. Extraordinary really... 
This is one of the greatest guitars to have come through the shop. I love how the sound jumps out of it and the bass is powerful, yet controlled. It's a hard deal to pass up with it's impressive tone, playability and price. | Scale Length | 25.5 in |
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| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Carpathian, Rosewood - Honduran |
Respected classical maker Dake Traphagen is having a blast building steel string guitars now as well. We are very thankful because he is drawing on his approx
Some of my very favorite guitars have been steel strings made by classical builders. It seems to me one informs the other and creates something new and special
This is one of the greatest guitars to have come through the shop. I love how the sound jumps out of it and the bass is powerful, yet controlled 