This Double Top Is Dangerous | Dake Traphagen "Raptor" 2025 | Built for GuitarCollection.com

👉 View the full listing here: https://guitarcollection.com/products... This is a special one. We take a deep dive into the very first Dake Traphagen double top built specifically for GuitarCollection.com, a cedar topped powerhouse named Raptor that blends traditional Spanish warmth with modern projection and sustain. Dake is known for his refined traditional guitars and for building instruments for some of the most demanding players in the world. With this double top, he brings that same philosophy into a more powerful format without sacrificing color, balance, or natural response. From the unique cedar Nomex construction to the soundport, raised fingerboard, Rubner tuners, and impeccable finish, this guitar delivers a massive tonal palette with a singing first string and remarkable sustain. If this one is already spoken for, feel free to reach out about reserving the next Traphagen coming to the shop. Strings used in this video: D’Addario XTC45FF, as supplied, except for the 1st string which has been replaced with a high-tension Pro-Arte nylon. https://ddar.io/guitar-collection ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Opening 01:08 Introductory comments 03:22 The specs 06:38 The sound 09:29 Prelude No. 11 by Francisco Tárrega 12:48 Endecha by Francisco Tárrega 14:54 Julia Florida by Agustín Barrios 🔗 Follow me for more guitars & updates: ► Website: https://www.guitarcollection.com/ ► Instagram:   / theguitarcollection   ► Facebook:   / theguitarcollection   ► Subscribe on YouTube for more reviews!