{"product_id":"dake-traphagen-2025-doubletop-raptor","title":"Dake Traphagen 2025 Doubletop Raptor","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"87\" data-start=\"73\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"139\" data-start=\"88\"\u003eWe have been waiting a long time to share this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"141\"\u003eThis is the very first \u003cstrong data-end=\"193\" data-start=\"164\"\u003eDake Traphagen double top\u003c\/strong\u003e built specifically for our shop, and it absolutely lives up to the name on the label: \u003cstrong data-end=\"293\" data-start=\"280\"\u003e“Raptor.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The guitar has that unmistakable Traphagen DNA, a grounded, Spanish-leaning core, but with the added projection and immediacy that a great double top can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"811\" data-start=\"458\"\u003eWhat makes Dake’s approach so compelling is that he is not chasing “maximum loud at all costs.” He clearly understands the common double top pitfalls and builds around them. The result is a guitar that feels \u003cem data-end=\"675\" data-start=\"666\"\u003enatural\u003c\/em\u003e under the hands, with real authority and headroom, yet without the exaggerated nasal character that can show up in more extreme builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"914\" data-start=\"813\"\u003eThe label says \u003cstrong data-end=\"836\" data-start=\"828\"\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e (completed shortly after), and it is a custom build for GuitarCollection.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"916\"\u003eTonewoods and construction notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"984\" data-start=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"984\" data-start=\"957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"965\" data-start=\"957\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedar double top\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"985\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"987\"\u003eCore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nomex, with additional cedar used strategically in select areas (including around the bridge region and in the upper bout) to keep the guitar powerful without feeling overcooked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1221\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1221\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1198\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003eBack and sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Indian rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1222\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1235\" data-start=\"1224\"\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mirror-like polish with exceptional fit and finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1379\" data-start=\"1321\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1379\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1337\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003eSoundport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large and very effective on this design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised fingerboard for easier upper-register access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1453\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1455\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1466\" data-start=\"1455\"\u003eSaddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compensated for excellent intonation and tuning stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1568\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1567\" data-start=\"1550\"\u003ecolor machine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1570\"\u003eA lot of double tops can live in the “dark and lush” zone, which is gorgeous, until you need clarity and separation. This one gives you both. You can lean into warmth and depth effortlessly, but you can also brighten the voice without having to fight for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2086\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003eThe sustain is also on another level. Not just long notes, but notes that \u003cem data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1904\"\u003edevelop\u003c\/em\u003e as they ring. The guitar does not pop and die. It blooms. Even up the fingerboard, it stays resonant in a way that is genuinely rare for an instrument with this much power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2269\" data-start=\"2088\"\u003eIf you are someone who cares about a truly expressive \u003cstrong data-end=\"2158\" data-start=\"2142\"\u003efirst string\u003c\/strong\u003e, this guitar is special. It has that singing, supercharged quality that makes melodic playing feel effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2288\" data-start=\"2271\"\u003ePlayability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2507\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003eDake set this up exactly to our preferences, and it shows. The neck is a very comfortable \u003cstrong data-end=\"2398\" data-start=\"2379\"\u003erounded C shape\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-end=\"2418\" data-start=\"2405\"\u003ebig frets\u003c\/strong\u003e and a clean, confident feel throughout the fingerboard. It is fast, stable, and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2527\" data-start=\"2509\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2875\" data-start=\"2528\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2554\" data-start=\"2528\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2554\" data-start=\"2530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2539\" data-start=\"2530\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 (label)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2581\" data-start=\"2555\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2581\" data-start=\"2557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2572\" data-start=\"2557\"\u003eModel name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raptor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2624\" data-start=\"2582\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2624\" data-start=\"2584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2592\" data-start=\"2584\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedar double top (Nomex core)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2664\" data-start=\"2625\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2664\" data-start=\"2627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2646\" data-start=\"2627\"\u003eBack and sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2693\" data-start=\"2665\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2693\" data-start=\"2667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2684\" data-start=\"2667\"\u003eScale length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2718\" data-start=\"2694\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2718\" data-start=\"2696\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2710\" data-start=\"2696\"\u003eNut width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2741\" data-start=\"2719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2741\" data-start=\"2721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2735\" data-start=\"2721\"\u003eSoundport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2773\" data-start=\"2742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2773\" data-start=\"2744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2767\" data-start=\"2744\"\u003eRaised fingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2805\" data-start=\"2774\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2805\" data-start=\"2776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2799\" data-start=\"2776\"\u003eCompensated saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2875\" data-start=\"2806\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2875\" data-start=\"2808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2819\" data-start=\"2808\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubner El Sonido (beautifully made, extremely smooth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2892\" data-start=\"2877\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2947\" data-start=\"2893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2901\" data-start=\"2893\"\u003eNew.\u003c\/strong\u003e Immaculate finish and workmanship throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2981\" data-start=\"2949\"\u003eAvailability and inquiries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3122\" data-start=\"2982\"\u003eDake is building guitars for our shop, so if this one is spoken for, you are absolutely welcome to write to us about reserving the next one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3207\" data-start=\"3124\"\u003eIf you're interested in purchasing, please write to us at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-end=\"3207\" data-start=\"3182\"\u003eevan@guitarcollection.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guitar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51950989934884,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1543\/9652\/files\/TraphagenDT2025-2.jpg?v=1769096604","url":"https:\/\/guitarcollection.myshopify.com\/products\/dake-traphagen-2025-doubletop-raptor","provider":"Guitar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}