Fully opened up and effortlessly playable, the voice and overall setup can both be described in one word: glassy. This 1998 Traugott Model R features an incredible set of Brazilian Rosewood with brick-red hues and stunning grain. While tightly quartered, the back has a dramatic red streaks across the center, and the sides have some beautiful patterns reminscent of the veins in a feather. This Traugott has the sort of Brazilian Rosewood and German Spruce that any luthier would beg, borrow, and steal to have. We’re talking grandmaster grade, folks. Thankfully these magnificent sets found their way into Jeff’s hands–he’s put them to fine use!
This Model R has the pristine clarity that all Traugotts share, but there’s also an extra dose of juiciness in the trebles to separate from its brethren. A jaw-dropping fingerstyle guitar, this Model R handles all tunings with ease, and be prepared to wear ear plugs once you put finger to string–this baby sings like a rifle shot.
I've sold a ton of great Brazilian Rosewood guitars over the years, and there's something about the sets that have this brick-red hue that I can't put my finger on. When you tap it as raw wood, it rings out like slate. This is a very, very fine Traugott with a voice that I really love. You can hear it in the recording, but hold it in your hands and you'll see what all the talk is about. Worth every penny and then some, these are among the very best any player can wish for. This one's been thoroughly played in, and as a result has one of the most opened-up voices I have ever heard from a Traugott; among his brothers and sisters, this Model R stands alone. 
One of the best-sounding Traugotts I've played. The wear on it suggests that it has been well-used and that lets guitar open up so well. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.19 in |
| Woods | Spruce - German, Rosewood - Brazilian |
Fully opened up and effortlessly playable, the voice and overall setup can both be described in one word: glassy. This 1998 Traugott Model R features an incredible set of Brazilian Rosewood with brick-red hues and stunning grain
I've sold a ton of great Brazilian Rosewood guitars over the years, and there's something about the sets that have this brick-red hue that I can't put my finger on. When you tap it as raw wood, it rings out like slate
One of the best-sounding Traugotts I've played. The wear on it suggests that it has been well-used and that lets guitar open up so well. 