Just in 03/13/12: We just received this stunning new Traphagen dreadnought!
Over the years, luthier Dake Traphagen has built some of the finest classical, nylon and steel string guitars ever to grace the Dream Guitars Showroom and website. So it was with great anticipation that we awaited his newest creation, a dreadnought designed specifically with the flat-picker in mind. Simply put, this is an amazing new guitar. The tone is full and articulate, with incredible volume and projection. It is a joy to play.
Mr. Traphagen describes it this way – “The attack is strong and powerful yet smooth and even. With a little playing time this guitar will become even more powerful and colorful in tone. The entire building process went without a hitch, as if the guitar wanted to be made. Some guitars are more demanding while they’re being formed, trying to play little tricks on the luthier – but not this one.”
Materials list:
- Master Grade vertical grain Brazilian Rosewood back and sides
- Master grade Adirondack spruce top.
- 25.5″ scale
- 1 11/16″ neck width at the nut
- Mahogany neck
- Ebony fret board
- Gotoh 510 mini tuners black
- Hand applied varnish finish
- Honduran Rosewood bridge
Please call for more details and learn how you can try this fine guitar for yourself.
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