Dake Traphagen

I have heard of Dake Traphagen before I even started my trade as a luthier. Most notably through a guitar owned by one of my own customers, William Yelverton, who heads the guitar dept. at Middle TN State University. I know that it has been a very reliable instrument and from my own experience with Dake's guitars I have played since, his reputation is well deserved and I have greatly enjoyed my conversations with him. Hopefully I will continue seeing him at our annual GFA convention and other small festivals.