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New Knaggs Kenai Tier 3 Satin Matte Black Worldwide Shipping SN 519
Estimated price for orientation: 2 900 $
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Knaggs Body Color: Black MPN: 519 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Body Type: Solid Country of Manufacture: USA Model: Kenai Style: Les Paul String Configuration: 6 String UPC: Does not apply
It's no easy task to take a totally familiar shape and craft a truly unique guitar, but the Knaggs Kenai is all that and more. The Knaggs Tier 3 Kenai in Satin Black lacquer takes the classic single-cut design and improves it both sonically and ergonomically. The design, fit, and finish of the Knaggs Kenai maximize the natural resonance of the instrument, creating a musical clarity that is unique among solid body guitars.
This Kenai Satin Black features:Mahogany body, 7.6 poundsMaple topSatin finish Nitrocellulose lacquer finishMahogany set neckEbony fingerboard24.75" scale, 12" radius, 22 frets'59 neck profile, 1-11/16 at the nutGotoh open back tunersEbony headstock veneerNickel plated hardwareKnaggs design bridge/tailpieceSeymour Duncan SH-1 pickups3-way pickup selectorTwo volume and two tone controls, CTS Pots and orange drop capsDeluxe Knaggs padded hardshell caseList price: $3958Test gear: Dr. Z Remedy, Mojo pine 4x10 cabinet with Jensen P10R and Eminence Blue Frames, Vibrolux Pro ReverbJoe Knaggs was formerly the design director at PRS, and there is certainly an aesthetic lineage between his PRS and Knaggs designs. But if you are thinking that the Knaggs is essentially a re-badged PRS, think again. Joe and the team at Knaggs put a lot of thought and design time into the Knagg's collection, and while the Kenai is evocative of the classic single-cut design, it plays and sounds nothing like the "other" guitars from Maryland.As with all Knaggs guitars, there is a deep natural resonance and clear bell-like tone on every string. The focus of the Knaggs designs is to maximize the natural acoustic tone of the guitar. They've succeeded mightily thanks to top-notch materials, a deep set neck joint, and location of the proprietary bridge design. Before you even plug in, the Kenai will strike you as dynamic and rich, with a snap and response that you usually don't get with a set neck guitar.But does this really matter? In a guitar with brutally hot pickups that overpower any contribution from the guitar itself, maybe not. But with the Knaggs you hear the whole guitar, not just the pickups. Players who heretofore would avoid humbucker guitars for their lack of clarity and sensitivity will find the Kenai a refreshing experience. We plugged into our trusty Dr. Z, which is typically set up for a single coil ASAT. You would think that with the amp essentially EQ'd for a Tele, the Kenai would sound dark and muddy. Not so: The Knaggs sounded open, clear and lively, and even the neck pickup was percussive on the wound strings with great separation on every note. Single coil clarity with humbucker girth is the best way to describe the Kenai, and with the broad flexibility afforded by individual volume and tone controls, you be amazed at the range of colors you can squeeze out of the Kenai.Kicking up the gain demonstrated the ability of the Kenai to maintain its voice even with fairly heavy distortion. Working with both a Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive and Lovepedal Kalamazoo, the Kenai was tight, punchy, with a singing quality to the high notes that was smooth and articulate. The SH-1 bridge pickup was balanced, not overly sharp, and very harmonically rich and full. And often on guitars like this using the neck pickup with a lot of gain is a no-no. But the Kenai does not turn to mush, and instead it produces violin-like lead tones that have enough edge and definition to sound truly musical and dynamic. The fact that the Kenai uses garden-variety Duncan's should not scare anyone away. Good guitars are designed, not just assembled, and the Knaggs demonstrates how critical the overall design is to the quality of sound.On guitars like this, we really like the option of having individual volume and tones controls. True, it's nice to have a master volume, but the tonal benefits trump the convenience of a single volume control. The best way to experience the potential of the Kenai is to place the pickup switch in the middle position and explore. The balance and interplay between the two pickups, volume and tone controls allows for tremendous creativity and the ability to quickly make minute tonal adjustments.Despite the rock 'n roll image, guitar players are pretty conservative when it comes to their instruments. For the something new to gain acceptance can take a very long time...or maybe never. And with the conventional wisdom telling us that only old stuff can sound good, the road to commercial credibility is very treacherous indeed. Knaggs is on that road and deserves to be heard. The Knaggs Kenai is an exceptionally sensitive and dynamic humbucker guitar, and to play the Kenai is to hear and feel things differently, with a greater connection and sense of sonic detail. We've genuinely connected with every Knaggs that's crossed our path, and Knaggs is living proof that the best guitars being made are being made today.We are an authorized Knaggs dealer and this is a brand new guitar with full warranty, tools, tags and certificates.
Orders received by 12:00EST will be shipped the next day. All guitars are setup and tested prior to shipment
We ship via UPS Ground in the lower 48 states. All other destinations please email for a quote. We are happy to ship overseas, but please be advised that the buyer is responsible for all import duty and VAT taxes. If in doubt please consult your local authorities.
All merchandise is subject to prior in-store sales and we reserve the right to end this auction early. You can also follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/gordonupfront.
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Knaggs |
| Body Color: | Black | MPN: | 519 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Body Type: | Solid |
| Country of Manufacture: | USA | Model: | Kenai |
| Style: | Les Paul | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
It's no easy task to take a totally familiar shape and craft a truly unique guitar, but the Knaggs Kenai is all that and more. The Knaggs Tier 3 Kenai in Satin Black lacquer takes the classic single-cut design and improves it both sonically and ergonomically. The design, fit, and finish of the Knaggs Kenai maximize the natural resonance of the instrument, creating a musical clarity that is unique among solid body guitars.
This Kenai Satin Black features:Mahogany body, 7.6 poundsMaple topSatin finish Nitrocellulose lacquer finishMahogany set neckEbony fingerboard24.75" scale, 12" radius, 22 frets'59 neck profile, 1-11/16 at the nutGotoh open back tunersEbony headstock veneerNickel plated hardwareKnaggs design bridge/tailpieceSeymour Duncan SH-1 pickups3-way pickup selectorTwo volume and two tone controls, CTS Pots and orange drop capsDeluxe Knaggs padded hardshell caseList price: $3958Test gear: Dr. Z Remedy, Mojo pine 4x10 cabinet with Jensen P10R and Eminence Blue Frames, Vibrolux Pro ReverbJoe Knaggs was formerly the design director at PRS, and there is certainly an aesthetic lineage between his PRS and Knaggs designs. But if you are thinking that the Knaggs is essentially a re-badged PRS, think again. Joe and the team at Knaggs put a lot of thought and design time into the Knagg's collection, and while the Kenai is evocative of the classic single-cut design, it plays and sounds nothing like the "other" guitars from Maryland.As with all Knaggs guitars, there is a deep natural resonance and clear bell-like tone on every string. The focus of the Knaggs designs is to maximize the natural acoustic tone of the guitar. They've succeeded mightily thanks to top-notch materials, a deep set neck joint, and location of the proprietary bridge design. Before you even plug in, the Kenai will strike you as dynamic and rich, with a snap and response that you usually don't get with a set neck guitar.But does this really matter? In a guitar with brutally hot pickups that overpower any contribution from the guitar itself, maybe not. But with the Knaggs you hear the whole guitar, not just the pickups. Players who heretofore would avoid humbucker guitars for their lack of clarity and sensitivity will find the Kenai a refreshing experience. We plugged into our trusty Dr. Z, which is typically set up for a single coil ASAT. You would think that with the amp essentially EQ'd for a Tele, the Kenai would sound dark and muddy. Not so: The Knaggs sounded open, clear and lively, and even the neck pickup was percussive on the wound strings with great separation on every note. Single coil clarity with humbucker girth is the best way to describe the Kenai, and with the broad flexibility afforded by individual volume and tone controls, you be amazed at the range of colors you can squeeze out of the Kenai.Kicking up the gain demonstrated the ability of the Kenai to maintain its voice even with fairly heavy distortion. Working with both a Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive and Lovepedal Kalamazoo, the Kenai was tight, punchy, with a singing quality to the high notes that was smooth and articulate. The SH-1 bridge pickup was balanced, not overly sharp, and very harmonically rich and full. And often on guitars like this using the neck pickup with a lot of gain is a no-no. But the Kenai does not turn to mush, and instead it produces violin-like lead tones that have enough edge and definition to sound truly musical and dynamic. The fact that the Kenai uses garden-variety Duncan's should not scare anyone away. Good guitars are designed, not just assembled, and the Knaggs demonstrates how critical the overall design is to the quality of sound.On guitars like this, we really like the option of having individual volume and tones controls. True, it's nice to have a master volume, but the tonal benefits trump the convenience of a single volume control. The best way to experience the potential of the Kenai is to place the pickup switch in the middle position and explore. The balance and interplay between the two pickups, volume and tone controls allows for tremendous creativity and the ability to quickly make minute tonal adjustments.Despite the rock 'n roll image, guitar players are pretty conservative when it comes to their instruments. For the something new to gain acceptance can take a very long time...or maybe never. And with the conventional wisdom telling us that only old stuff can sound good, the road to commercial credibility is very treacherous indeed. Knaggs is on that road and deserves to be heard. The Knaggs Kenai is an exceptionally sensitive and dynamic humbucker guitar, and to play the Kenai is to hear and feel things differently, with a greater connection and sense of sonic detail. We've genuinely connected with every Knaggs that's crossed our path, and Knaggs is living proof that the best guitars being made are being made today.We are an authorized Knaggs dealer and this is a brand new guitar with full warranty, tools, tags and certificates.
Orders received by 12:00EST will be shipped the next day. All guitars are setup and tested prior to shipment
We ship via UPS Ground in the lower 48 states. All other destinations please email for a quote. We are happy to ship overseas, but please be advised that the buyer is responsible for all import duty and VAT taxes. If in doubt please consult your local authorities.
All merchandise is subject to prior in-store sales and we reserve the right to end this auction early. You can also follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/gordonupfront.