Jeff Traugott Guitars, BK Model, William Coulter, Flamed Koa, German Spruce, Celtic Sessions

Jeff Traugott Guitars, 1997 Traugott BK, Made For William Coulter: I remember seeing William Coulter playing this Traugott on stage the first time and being mesmerized but the extraordinary clarity and beauty of the tone of this Traugott BK. William recorded numerous albums with it including Celtic Sessions, The Crooked Road and Song for our Ancestors. Jeff Traugott crafted this stunning instrument for William using premium figured Koa and his trademark German Spruce top which he voiced to perfection. After years in the hands of a master player like William, this guitar is extremely alive and responsive. It has amazing clarity and articulation and a wonderful history that makes it a very special Traugott guitar. This instrument features:

Builder: Traugott Guitars, Jeff Traugott
Artists Who Play Traugott Guitars: William Coulter, Alex DeGrassi
Albums Recorded with this very guitar:
Celtic Sessions
The Crooked Road
Song for our Ancestors
Model: BK
Type: Grand Concert
Hear this guitar played by Al Petteway
[recorded naturally, close pair of ADK A6, no EQ]
View a movie of this guitar. Requires Windows Media Player 10
Year: 1997
Serial #: 009.45.028
Back/Sides Wood: Koa
Top Wood: German Spruce
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Headplate: Koa
Backplate: None
Headstock Inlay: None
Headstock Bindings: Ebony
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings: Ebony
Fret Markers: None
Frets to body: 14
Cutaway: Venetian
Bridge: Ebony
Pickguard: None
Body Bindings: Ebony
Top Trim: Wood Lines
Backstrip: Ebony
Rosette: Koa
Tuners: Gold Schallers with Ebony Buttons
Case: Calton Deluxe
Pickup: D-Tar Timber-Line 18-volt Under-saddle Piezo System
Condition: Excellent but for some finish lifted from the fingerboard edges and at spots on the bindings, some nails marks on top. This guitar was William Coulter's main guitar for years and so it was played. Any issues are cosmetic only, the guitar is structurally perfect and plays beautifully. We chose not to touch up the finish but will upon request.
Body Length: 20 1/8 in
Upper Bout: 11 1/2 in.
Lower Bout: 16 1/8 in.
Body Depth @ Heel: 3 in.
Body Depth @ Tail: 4 in.
Scale Length: 25.4 in.
Nut Width: 1 7/8 in.
Strings Spacing: 2 1/4 in.
Comments: "It's not often that you see a Traugott that's had so much music flow through it. William Coulter traveled the world with this guitar and used it on his CDs. Check out the Calton Case." - Al Petteway

"This is a rare treat, not only a wonderful sounding Traugott BK, but one owned by recording artist William Coulter and featured on many important Celtic guitar recordings. Many of you will recognize this guitar from CD artwork or magazine articles on William Coulter. It's been a part of a lot of great music and as a result is one of the most lively and responsive Traugott guitars we've seen. It's crafted from the highest quality Koa and topped with German Spruce for a voice that is articulate and rich with beautiful shimmer on top. The treble strings really sing and spotlight the melody notes while the BK bass is round and supportive. Here's a wonderful opportunity to own an historic Jeff Traugott guitar." - Paul Heumiller