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Established 1999
Established 1999
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Traugott Guitars

While studying music at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, Jeff Traugott became fascinated with the art of lutherie. He moved to Santa Cruz, California, and opened a small music store catering to acoustic string players in 1984.

He began working for the Santa Cruz Guitar Co. in 1986 and remained there until 1991. At that time he decided to open his own shop, which is located in an old industrial complex housing a diverse community of artisans and craftspeople. From this humble location, Mr. Traugott has generated a global reputation.

Jeff builds about 12 guitars per year which allows him to focus on tone, playability and the highest quality craftsmanship.

1999 Traugott Model R - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Brazilian Rosewood Rosette
Ebony Binding w/Koa Purfling
BRW Headstock Veneer
Gold Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case
Nut: 1.75″
Saddle: 2.25″
Scale Length: 25.4″

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Available: 2010 Traugott Model “R” Cutaway - SOLD

“Kentucky” Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Brazilian Rosewood Rosette
Ebony Binding w/Koa Purfling
BRW Headstock Veneer
Gold Gotoh Tuners
Calton Case
Nut: 1.75″
Saddle: 2.25″
Scale Length: 25.4″″
SOLD

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Available: Late 2021 Traugott 00 - SOLD

Private Stash Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides ($8,000.00 extra)
German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Rosette
Brazilian Rosewood Binding w/Koa & BRW Purfling
Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard & Bridge
BRW Headstock Veneer
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Black Hoffee Flight Case
25.4″ Scale
1.75″ Nut
2.25 Saddle

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Available: 2018 Traugott “R” Baritone - SOLD

“Private Stash” Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides ($8,000.00 Upgrade)
German Spruce Top
Blue Paua Soundboard Border
Blue Paua Rosette
BRW Binding
“Big” MOP Dot Fretboard Inlay
Satin Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Tuners
Calton Case
27″ Scale Length
Nut Width: 1 3/4″
Saddle Spacing: 2 5/16″

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2012 Traugott Model “R” - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
MOP Japanese Calligraphy Fretboard Inlay
Brazilian Rosewood Headsock Overlay & Rosette
Ebony Binding w/Koa Purfling
Black Gotoh 510 Tuners with Ebony Buttons
Baggs Lyric Pick Up
Hoffee Carbon Case

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1999 Traugott 00 - SOLD

Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood headstock overlay and rosette
Ebony binding w/Koa purfling lines
Gold Schaller tuners with Ebony buttons
Calton Case included

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2010 Traugott 00 - SOLD

Private Stash Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Rosette
Brazilian Rosewood Binding w/Koa & BRW Purfling
Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
BRW Headstock Veneer
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Blue Hoffee Flight Case w/Colorado Case Cover

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2016 Traugott Model “R” - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Brazilian Rosewood Rosette
Ebony Binding w/Koa Purfling
BRW Headstock Veneer
Chrome Gotoh 510 Tuners
Hoffee Case

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2016 Traugott “BK” Fanned Fret - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
MOP Soundboard Border
MOP Rosette
Ebony Binding
Black Gotoh 510 Tuners
Calton Case
Fanned Scale Length: Bass Side 27.5″, Treble Side 25.5″
Nut Width: 1 25/32″
Saddle Spacing: 2 5/8″

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2008 Traugott Model “R” - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Headstock Overlay & Rosette
Ebony Binding w/Koa Purfling
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners with Ebony buttons
Calton Case

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2013 Traugott Model “R” - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Blue Paua Top Border
BRW Rosette
BRW Bridge
Ebony Binding
BRW Headstock Veneer
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2008 Traugott Model “R” - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Headstock Overlay & Rosette
Ebony Binding w/Koa Purfling
Black Gotoh 510 Tuners w/ Ebony buttons
Calton Case

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1996 Traugott RT – 12 Fret - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Abalone Top Border & Rosette
Brazilian Rosewood Headstock Veneer
Ebony Bindings
12 Frets to the Body
Gold Schaller tuners w/ Ebony buttons
Calton Case included

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2005 Traugott Model “R” - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Headstock Overlay & Rosette
Ebony Binding w/Koa Purfling
Gold Schaller Tuners with Ebony buttons
Calton Case

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2011 Traugott Model “R” - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Headstock Overlay & Rosette
Ebony Binding w/Koa Purfling
Black Gotoh 510 Tuners with Ebony buttons
Hoffee Carbon Case

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2005 Traugott Jumbo - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Headsock Overlay & Rosette
Ebony Binding w/Koa Purfling
Gold Schaller Tuners with Ebony buttons
Calton Case

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1999 Traugott 00 - SOLD

Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Abalone Top Border & Rosette
Brazilian Rosewood Headstock Veneer
Ebony Bindings
Gold Schaller tuners w/ Ebony buttons
Calton Case included

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2002 Traugott BK - SOLD

Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Blue Paua Rosette
Brazilian Rosewood Headstock Veneer
Ebony Bindings
Koa/Ebony Top Border
Gold Schaller tuners w/ Ebony buttons
Calton Case included

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2005 Traugott BK - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Headstock Overlay & Rosette
Ebony Binding w/Koa Purfling
Gold Schaller Tuners with Ebony buttons
Calton Case

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2003 Traugott Model “R” - SOLD

Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood headstock overlay and rosette
Ebony binding w/Koa purfling lines
Gold Schaller tuners with Ebony buttons
Calton Case included

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2002 Traugott Model “R” - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Brazilian Rosewood Rosette
Ebony Binding w/Koa Purfling
BRW Headstock Veneer
Gold Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case
Contact for Price

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2011 Traugott Model “R” - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Headstock Overlay & Rosette
Ebony Binding w/Koa Purfling
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners with Ebony buttons
Hoffee Case
Scale: 25.4″
Nut: 1 3/4″
Saddle: 2 1/4″

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2009 Traugott Model “R” - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Brazilian Rosewood Rosette
Ebony Binding w/Koa Purfling
BRW Headstock Veneer
Gold Gotoh 510 Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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2003 Traugott Model “R” - SOLD

Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
German Spruce Top
Cutaway
Abalone Top Border
Abalone Rosette
Ebony Binding w/Koa Purfling
BRW Headstock Veneer
Gold Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Calton Case

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