Dake Traphagen has been a nut farmer, an early-instrument nut and, for his entire adult life, a hard-working lutherie nut. The Pacific Northwest is lucky to have him in residence.
bio current as of 2003
Dake Traphagen has been a nut farmer, an early-instrument nut and, for his entire adult life, a hard-working lutherie nut. The Pacific Northwest is lucky to have him in residence.
bio current as of 2003
2003
AL#75 p.42 BRB7 p.76
Jonathon Peterson Dake Traphagen
For those who really make an impact in lutherie complete immersion in the craft is the rule, not the exception. Long days, few breaks, and a lot of work. Traphagan is a good example. Floating to the top of the heap isn’t a simple matter. Still, one can get there while maintaining a sense of humor and a continuing appreciation for the mysteries of the craft, and Traphagan is also a good example of that, too. A really good interview with 10 photos and three diagrams of guitar tops.
1992
AL#32 p.69 BRB3 p.474
Dake Traphagen
Making baroque guitar roses.
1977
GALQ Vol.5#4 p.8 read this article
Dake Traphagen
Traphagen’s European experience.