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Dake Traphagen, 2007

$8,500.00

Cedar / CSA Rosewood

Overview

A 2007 Dake Traphagen 35th Anniversary model celebrating decades of craft. Cedar top, traditionally fan braced, with gorgeous Brazilian rosewood back and sides. This is a well-played, lively instrument with big projection, quick response, and a relaxed, open voice that makes you want to keep playing.

Key Features

  • Year: 2007

  • Model: 35th Anniversary

  • Top: Cedar, traditional fan bracing

  • Back & Sides: Brazilian rosewood

  • Bridge: Brazilian rosewood

  • Headplate: Brazilian rosewood, matte finish

  • Rosette & Tie Block: Special 35th-anniversary motif with distinctive inner ring echoed on tie block

  • Neck Profile: Thin D-shape, comfortable in hand

  • Nut Width: ~53 mm (wider string spacing; very comfortable left hand)

  • Scale Length: 650mm

Tone & Playability

  • Surprising volume and openness for a traditional build.

  • Fundamentals speak clearly without being drowned by overtones.

  • Trebles pop with clarity, bass register fills the room.

  • Very even up the fingerboard.

  • Setup feels great and barre chords come easily.

Condition

This guitar has been played and loved. Priced accordingly for wear.

  • Honest play wear and nail marks.

  • Repaired center seam crack on the top.

  • Several small repaired cracks on the sides and a few minor repaired areas on the back.

  • Standard tuners currently installed; an upgrade to premium machines would be a nice treat.

Who It’s For

Players seeking a powerful, mature Traphagen that will not break the bank due to cosmetic wear, but delivers the responsive, open sound associated with a well-played cedar/Brazilian instrument.

If you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at evan@guitarcollection.com

Please note: Free UPS 2nd day air shipping is included if paid via a feeless method. Please contact for payment information.

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