Denver Guitar Exchange is proud to be an authorized Knaggs dealer.  This listing is for you to spec out the custom order Knaggs Chena A hollowbody of your dreams with a turnaround time of approximately 3 to 4 months. The price quoted in this listing is just a reference point of the MAP for a base model Chena. The guitar pictured is just used for reference.

If you’re looking for a great guitar that is easy on your back, this is an opportunity to get one that is exactly what you want. Custom options are available below; let us know what custom options are right for you and we’ll give you our most competitive quote. We welcome the opportunity to chat with you about your custom build, answer any questions you may have, and offer any guidance. Please message to set up a time to collaborate on your custom Knaggs Chena.  

You are likely well informed of Joe Knaggs’ history as the designer at Paul Reed Smith (PRS) and his impeccable reputation for crafting insanely high quality instruments with exceedingly cool visual appeal. Knaggs guitars are a culmination of expert luthiery and art. Every aspect of Knaggs guitars is carefully thought out and masterfully executed. From the body contours to the neck carve and overall fit and finish, these instruments are truly world class creations.

Custom Options:

Maple Tops: Tier 1 through 3 Curly Maple or Tier 1 Quilted Maple

Alternative Top Wood: Walnut or Spruce

Body Wood: Alder or Swamp Ash

Neck Wood: Maple (Tier 1 or 2)

Fingerboard Wood: Macasser Ebony, Ebony, or Curly Maple (Tier 1 – 3)

Headstock Style: 3x3 or 6 In-Line

Binding: Headstock, Body, and Neck (Crème/Black or Natural Maple) or Stained Maple (body only)

Headstock Veneer: Maple (Tier 1 or 2) or Matching Stained Headstock Veneer

Stone Inlay Tops: Turquoise, Lapis, Turquoise/Lapis mix, or Malachite

Fingerboard Inlay: Dots, Morning Stars, Blocks, Diamonds, Seashell, or None

Electronic Options: Direct Mount Humbucker or Push/Push Coil Tap

Finish: Semi-Gloss, Gloss, Metallic, Galaxy, Leopard, Relic (Gloss Only), or Custom Stain/Paint

Hardware: Nickel, Gold, Black, or Mixed (Nickel Gold)

The following are the Chena standard specs:

Semi-Gloss finish, single Cutaway Hollowbody carved top and back, 3 on a side or 6 on a side (Severn Headstock), 24.75’ scale, set neck, Neck Shape – Knaggs C with Slight V

Base Model:

Spruce Top on Mahogany Body set Mahogany neck

Neck:

·Nut Width: 1 11/16″

·Scale Length: 24.75″

·Number of Frets: 22

·Fingerboard Radius: 12“

·Fretwire: .104″/.047″

·Neck Dimensions: .885″/.895″ ½ fret to .975″/.985″ 12 ½ fret

·Top Wood: Spruce

·Neck Wood: Mahogany

·Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood

·Headstock Veneer: Ebony

·Fingerboard Inlays: Dots

·Headstock Inlay: Morning Star

·Nut: Bone

Body:

Body Wood: Spruce/Mahogany

Hardware:

·Plating: Nickel

·Tuning Pegs: Influence Headstock: Vintage Kluson

·Severn Headstock: Gotoh

·Bridge: Knaggs Fishman Piezo Trapeze Bridge

·Strings: .012s

Electronics:

·Pickups: Lollar Dog Ear P90 or Lollar Imperial K/Fishman Piezo system

·Pots: 1 Vol, 1 Tone, 1 Vol Piezo

Colors:

Opaque Colors: Black, Cardinal Red, Creme, Olive Drab, Sea Foam Green, Shell Pink, TV Yellow, Old Violin HoneyBurst

Transparent Colors: Black Burst, Burnt Orange Burst, Dark Cherry Burst, Orange, Satin Black Old Violin, Satin Old Violin, Satin Red Old Violin, Tobacco Burst