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Knaggs USA Kenai – Aged Scotch T1 Top & Neck with Navajo Sun Inlay
The Kenai is Knaggs’ flagship single-cut design, celebrated for its balance of tradition, innovation, and boutique elegance. This USA-built Aged Scotch T1 Top & Neck with Navajo Sun Inlay is a showpiece of craftsmanship — blending the warm resonance of mahogany, the brilliance of a carved maple top, and the visual artistry of Knaggs’ Navajo Sun inlay package. Hand-crafted in Maryland by Joe Knaggs and his team, this Kenai is built for players and collectors who demand tone, playability, and timeless style.
Craftsmanship & Design
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Mahogany Body with T1 Maple Top – Delivers deep warmth and sustain, enhanced by the clarity of a premium figured maple cap.
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Maple Neck with T1 – Matched for resonance and aesthetic unity.
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Fingerboard Choices – Ebony paired with Navajo Sun inlays.
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Navajo Sun Inlay Package – Distinctive detailing that celebrates artistry, including Knaggs’ Morningstar headstock inlay.
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Headstock Veneer – Ebony
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Bridge – Knaggs Influence 2-in-1 bridge and string holder for sustain and tonal flexibility.
Playability
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Scale Length – 24.75″ for a classic, comfortable short-scale feel.
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Nut Width – 1 11/16″.
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Frets & Radius – 22 medium frets (.047″ x .104″) with a 12″ radius for a familiar, smooth touch.
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Neck Profile – .875″/.885″ at ½ fret tapering to .975″/.985″ at the 12½ fret — substantial and comfortable for both rhythm and lead work.
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Nut – Bone for sustain and resonance.
Electronics & Tone
Multiple pickup configurations ensure the Kenai covers a wide tonal palette:
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HH – Bare Knuckle Mules for vintage warmth and punch.
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Kenai Headstock – 3-way toggle with 2 Volume, 2 Tone.
Hardware & Reliability
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Tuners – Vintage Kluson (Kenai Influence headstock)
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Hardware Plating – Nickel.
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Strings – Ships with .010–.046 set.
Specifications (Quick View)
| Spec | Details |
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| Nut Width | 1 11/16″ |
| Scale Length | 24.75″ |
| Frets | 22 – Medium .047″/.104″ |
| Radius | 12″ |
| Neck Wood | Maple Matching tint (T1 Top & Neck) |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Neck Dimensions | .875″/.885″ (½ fret) / .975″/.985″ (12½ fret) |
| Body Wood | Mahogany |
| Top | T1 Maple |
| Pickups | HH: Bare Knuckle Mules |
| Switching | 3-way toggle |
| Controls | 2 Vol, 2 Tone |
| Bridge | Knaggs Influence 2-in-1 |
| Tuners | Kluson |
| Hardware | Nickel |
| Inlay | Navajo Sun inlay package + Morningstar |
| Case | Hard case included |
The Knaggs Difference
The Kenai is more than a guitar — it’s a statement of craftsmanship and design. The Aged Scotch T1 Top & Matching T1 Neck with Navajo Sun Inlay showcases Knaggs’ commitment to artistry and precision, built entirely by hand in Maryland for players who demand boutique quality without compromise.
Color Options
Opaque Colors: Black, Cardinal Red, Crème, Dijon Mustard, Glacier Blue, Graffiti Yellow, Grey Black, Millennial Pink, Olive Drab, Sea Foam Green, Shell Pink, TV Yellow, White
Transparent Colors: Aged Ivory, Aged Scotch, BlueBurst, Burgundy, California Sunset, CharcoalBurst, Chocolate, Crème, Duane AllmanBurst, English Walnut, Faded (Black, Blue, Green, Onyx, Purple, Red, WickedBurst), Fire, Golden Natural, GreenBurst, Hickory Burst, Indian Red, LemonBurst, Lime Green, Medoc, Midnight Blue, Ocean Blue, Orange, Raspberry Crème, Satin Black Old Violin, Satin Old Violin, Satin Red Old Violin, Spring, Sunflower, Teal, TobaccoBurst, Turquoise, VintageBurst, Winter Snow, Winter Solstice
Metallic Finishes: Gold Top, Candy Apple Red, Cobra Blue, Pelham Blue, British Racing Green, Pink*
Metallic w/Stripes: Cobra Blue/White Stripes, Candy Apple Red/White Stripes, British Racing Green/White Stripes*
Sparkle Finishes: Red, Blue, Silver, Gold, Green, Purple Sparkle*
Included:
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Original Knaggs hardshell case
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Certificate of authenticity
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Factory paperwork and tags
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12 Months AUS Warranty
Condition: Brand New
Build Time for Custom Orders: Approx. 13 weeks
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