{"product_id":"dake-traphagen-2024-spruce-brazilian","title":"Dake Traphagen 2024 Spruce\/Brazilian","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eDake Traphagen is one of America’s most respected traditional luthiers, admired for his responsiveness, musicality, and refined aesthetic. This 2024 spruce and Brazilian rosewood concert guitar has the lively, dynamic character that defines his best work. It is a traditionally braced build with a vibrant, open voice right from the first chord. The guitar features a thin C-shaped neck, a beautifully executed sound port, and upgraded Scheller tuners (upgraded from the Rubner tuners that were mentioned in the video) that complement its classic styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eThe Brazilian rosewood set is elegant and understated, with a clean, vintage-inspired look that suits Traphagen’s aesthetic extremely well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eTone \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1544\"\u003eThis guitar is a joy to play. The basses have tremendous growl and depth, and they can be pushed quite hard without breaking up. The trebles are crisp, ringing, and forgiving under the right hand. Despite being spruce, the guitar feels extremely open already, with an immediacy that is unusual for a guitar this new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eThe response is energetic and dynamic. It behaves like a hot-rod traditional guitar. You can lean into it, dig in, or play with delicacy and it stays stable, projecting beautifully and retaining clarity. Big chords bloom with color. Single notes carry a singing, lyrical quality, especially on the first string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eThis is exactly the type of modern traditional guitar that bridges dark warmth with articulate clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eUsed, excellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003eNoticeable nail marks under the treble strings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eNo cracks or repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eNeck, frets, bridge, and finish all structurally excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003ePolish and overall appearance remain clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spruce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003eBack and Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2382\"\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e C-shaped, thin profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scheller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2513\"\u003eSound Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with removable cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e French polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2554\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eLively, open, and powerful spruce voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003eDeep, growling basses and crisp, ringing trebles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2723\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2723\"\u003eExcellent playability with thin C-shaped neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003eElegant Brazilian rosewood with a classic aesthetic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003eSound port adds dimension and player feedback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eTraphagen’s balanced, expressive traditional voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2905\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2905\"\u003eClosing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2907\" 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