Dake Traphagen Classical Guitar B.R.S.C. Special Edition 1993

Description: Special Edition classical guitar made by the famous American luthier Dake Traphagen in 1993. Although it is 30 years old, this instrument is brand new. It smells like new wood. It has no cosmetic wear. There are only 12 of these guitars in existence as Dake Traphagen has stated. There is a video in this listing along with the pictures, which shows Pepe Romero playing one of these guitars. It is made out of Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce. It has an amazingly clear and deep sound. It comes with a hard case as pictured. Please contact me for further details. I can provide you with extra photos and videos. We can have a video call for you to inspect the instrument. TestimonialsOver the years there have been many notable performers and teachers who have played on Dake Traphagen's instruments. There have also been many performers and teachers who have endorsed these instruments and highly recommended them to others. This is a partial list of a few of the players currently using Traphagen guitars, along with a few teachers who endorse them. "This guitar records well in the studio. Microphones love this guitar...It projects nicely. Warm lows, full highs...The craftmanship is first-rate too. Beautiful wood.If you're in the market for a great guitar, this is it."David Grier "One of the world's most artistic guitar makers. The personality and voice of each instrument express the depth of this luthier's understanding of the true art of guitar making."Pepe Romero "I must say it is the single greatest guitar I have ever played."Brett Floyd "I recently purchased one of your guitars from Maple Street Guitars in Atlanta. Since then I have come to the conclusion that it is the most prized possession I have ever owned. It has a most wonderful tone, and no guitar that I have seen is more beautiful. You are a great artist, and I am honored to possess one of your guitars."Ron Anthony "I believe that Dake Traphagen is one of the world's great guitar builders. I have performed many concerts with the L.A.G.Q. on my Traphagen; it balances well with the others in the group and has great volume, clarity, and depth of sound. I've also been happy with the recordings I've done with it. Each Traphagen I see just gets better and better!"Scott Tennant "Dake Traphagen has built three 8-string guitars for me in the past two years. They are superb musical instruments. Dake's knowledge and expertise are joined by an artistic sensibility and personal good nature that make him an ideal luthier to work with."Andrew Schulman "I find these guitars to be the clearest and most responsive classic guitars I've ever played. Without a doubt, they are the easiest recording guitar I've worked with in the studio."Eric Tingstad "Mr. Traphagen's guitars have come to be one of America's premier instruments; they are excellent by any standards. These guitars have wonderfull projection and are very easy to play. I would recommend them to any player wanting a truly expressive instrument."John Gilbert "Dake Traphagen is consistently one of the finest concert classic guitar makers in America."Clair & George Petsch "I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the cedar double top you recently built for me.This guitar has a truly special place in my affections. Everyone who hears it is spellbound by its intoxicating voice, and its beauty and workmanship are quite remarkable.I continue to cherish each of my Traphagen guitars. To me they are among the best classical guitars available today.They are an honor and a privilege to play."Greg Miner

Price: 7999.99 USD

Location: Hudsonville, Michigan

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