Dake Traphagen "Simplicio" - Spruce/Indian Rosewood - New
Please see video review: https://youtu.be/S66atovSBDQ
If you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at evan@guitarcollection.com
There is always a discount for purchasing via wire or a feeless method.
It’s not every day that you get in a guitar that sounds this old, that is this new. Here is the latest and greatest guitar from the esteemed American luthier Dake Traphagen.
It’s no secret that many luthiers are inspired by Francisco Simplicio’s guitars (the great Spanish/Barcelona maker of the early 1900’s). It’s that enchanting bass, and lovely velvety character with complex overtones they are after. But many fall quite short. In my opinion, that’s usually with the trebles, they just don’t always live up to the expectations that the gorgeous bass sets.
That’s not the case with the guitar. It’s basses are magical, so magical that you forget to play the trebles, but when you do, you are reminded that there is another world to discover there. Simply magical. Please just have a listen to the video.
This one is brand new from Dake and I’m thankful he gave me the opportunity to represent it. I’ve had a few of his guitars now and was excited to make this video, as I’m very fond of both Dake’s instruments, and Simplicio’s instruments, which this guitar’s bracing is inspired by.
It also has modern appointments, like a soundport, which comes with a “plug”. Check out the “open vs closed” comparison I made in my Youtube review of this guitar. I tend to prefer it open, but it’s nice to have the option!
Here are the quite astonish specs, please note the age of the Spruce and Rosewood!
Specs:
70 year old Indian rosewood back and sides
35+ year old German spruce top
650mm scale
52mm wide nut
Ebony fretboard
Spanish cedar neck
650mm Scale
52mm nut width
French polish finish
Brazilian rosewood bridge
Crossrock fiberglass case
Dake's guitars don't seem to stick around long, so if you're looking for a great new instrument and are captivated by the sound as I am, snag this one!
Please see video review: https://youtu.be/S66atovSBDQ
If you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at evan@guitarcollection.com
There is always a discount for purchasing via wire or a feeless method.
It’s not every day that you get in a guitar that sounds this old, that is this new. Here is the latest and greatest guitar from the esteemed American luthier Dake Traphagen.
It’s no secret that many luthiers are inspired by Francisco Simplicio’s guitars (the great Spanish/Barcelona maker of the early 1900’s). It’s that enchanting bass, and lovely velvety character with complex overtones they are after. But many fall quite short. In my opinion, that’s usually with the trebles, they just don’t always live up to the expectations that the gorgeous bass sets.
That’s not the case with the guitar. It’s basses are magical, so magical that you forget to play the trebles, but when you do, you are reminded that there is another world to discover there. Simply magical. Please just have a listen to the video.
This one is brand new from Dake and I’m thankful he gave me the opportunity to represent it. I’ve had a few of his guitars now and was excited to make this video, as I’m very fond of both Dake’s instruments, and Simplicio’s instruments, which this guitar’s bracing is inspired by.
It also has modern appointments, like a soundport, which comes with a “plug”. Check out the “open vs closed” comparison I made in my Youtube review of this guitar. I tend to prefer it open, but it’s nice to have the option!
Here are the quite astonish specs, please note the age of the Spruce and Rosewood!
Specs:
70 year old Indian rosewood back and sides
35+ year old German spruce top
650mm scale
52mm wide nut
Ebony fretboard
Spanish cedar neck
650mm Scale
52mm nut width
French polish finish
Brazilian rosewood bridge
Crossrock fiberglass case
Dake's guitars don't seem to stick around long, so if you're looking for a great new instrument and are captivated by the sound as I am, snag this one!
Please see video review: https://youtu.be/S66atovSBDQ
If you're interested in purchasing, please write to me at evan@guitarcollection.com
There is always a discount for purchasing via wire or a feeless method.
It’s not every day that you get in a guitar that sounds this old, that is this new. Here is the latest and greatest guitar from the esteemed American luthier Dake Traphagen.
It’s no secret that many luthiers are inspired by Francisco Simplicio’s guitars (the great Spanish/Barcelona maker of the early 1900’s). It’s that enchanting bass, and lovely velvety character with complex overtones they are after. But many fall quite short. In my opinion, that’s usually with the trebles, they just don’t always live up to the expectations that the gorgeous bass sets.
That’s not the case with the guitar. It’s basses are magical, so magical that you forget to play the trebles, but when you do, you are reminded that there is another world to discover there. Simply magical. Please just have a listen to the video.
This one is brand new from Dake and I’m thankful he gave me the opportunity to represent it. I’ve had a few of his guitars now and was excited to make this video, as I’m very fond of both Dake’s instruments, and Simplicio’s instruments, which this guitar’s bracing is inspired by.
It also has modern appointments, like a soundport, which comes with a “plug”. Check out the “open vs closed” comparison I made in my Youtube review of this guitar. I tend to prefer it open, but it’s nice to have the option!
Here are the quite astonish specs, please note the age of the Spruce and Rosewood!
Specs:
70 year old Indian rosewood back and sides
35+ year old German spruce top
650mm scale
52mm wide nut
Ebony fretboard
Spanish cedar neck
650mm Scale
52mm nut width
French polish finish
Brazilian rosewood bridge
Crossrock fiberglass case
Dake's guitars don't seem to stick around long, so if you're looking for a great new instrument and are captivated by the sound as I am, snag this one!