Knaggs USA Severn – Turquoise Beach Burst Deep Hollow T1 Top
The Severn is the cornerstone of Knaggs’ Chesapeake series, combining modern design with boutique artistry. This USA-built model in Turquoise Beach Burst with a Deep Hollow T1 Maple Top pushes the Severn into new sonic territory. With its semi-hollow resonance, shimmering finish, and unmatched playability, this Severn is equally at home delivering crystalline cleans or aggressive modern tones. Hand-crafted in Maryland, it is a showcase of balance, beauty, and tonal versatility.
Craftsmanship & Design
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Deep Hollow Construction – Adds natural resonance and airy overtones to the classic Severn design.
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T1 Maple Top over Mahogany – Figured maple provides definition and brilliance, while Mahogany brings warmth and depth.
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Rock Maple Neck – Sturdy and responsive, paired with fingerboard Rosewood
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Headstock Detailing – Circle with Star inlay, paired with Ebony
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Pickguard Options – Quilt Maple
Playability
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Scale Length – 25.5″ for precision and modern articulation.
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Nut Width – 1 5/8″.
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Frets & Radius – 22 frets (.100″ x .051″) with an 8.5″ fingerboard radius for comfort and versatility.
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Neck Profile – .850″–.860″ at ½ fret tapering to .940″–.950″ at the 12½ fret.
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Nut – Bone with stop tail / Graphite with tremolo bridge.
Electronics & Tone
The Severn Turquoise Beach Burst offers extensive pickup configurations to suit any style:
Switching & Controls:
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5-way blade
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Controls:
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Standard: 1 Volume, 2 Tone
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HH & T-Style: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
Hardware & Reliability
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Bridge – Chesapeake Tremolo.
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Tuners – Gotoh for smooth, stable tuning.
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Plating – Gold hardware for durability and elegance.
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Strings – Ships with .010–.046 set.
Specifications (Quick View)
Spec |
Details |
Nut Width |
1 5/8″ |
Scale Length |
25.5″ |
Frets |
22 – .100″/.051″ |
Radius |
8.5″ |
Neck Wood |
Rock Maple |
Fingerboard |
Rosewood |
Neck Dimensions |
.850″–.860″ (½ fret) / .940″–.950″ (12½ fret) |
Body Wood |
Mahogany with Body Perffling wih Quilt Pickguard |
Top |
T1 Maple (Deep Hollow) |
Pickups |
Fralin Blues Specials, Bare Knuckle Aftermath |
Switching |
5-way blade |
Controls |
1 Vol, 2 Tone / HH & T-Style: 1 Vol, 1 Tone |
Bridge |
Chesapeake Tremolo |
Tuners |
Gotoh |
Hardware |
Gold plating |
Inlay |
Knaggs Circle with Star |
Case |
Hard case included |
The Knaggs Difference
Every Severn is built by hand in the USA, embodying Knaggs’ philosophy of artistry, innovation, and precision. The Turquoise Beach Burst Deep Hollow T1 Top offers a unique twist on the Severn — delivering semi-hollow resonance and boutique elegance for players who want more than just another solid-body.
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