I've played that guitar; it's nice.
No, I don't think "Kentucky" BRW is anything other than hype. Mr. Traugott's guitars are pretty stellar irrespective of what they're made from - I've never played a BRW guitar of his that was made from anything less than top drawer stuff. As it happens the best I've played was not Kentucky, and was highly figured (vs. dead quartersawn like this one).
I've not noticed any variation in quality over the last 15 years or so: They've all been pretty fabulous and pretty unaffordable!
Let us know what you think.
Cheers,
Steve
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