Knaggs USA Chena – Aged Scotch T1 Top & T1 Neck with CharcoalBurst Neck & Binding

The Chena is Knaggs’ refined take on the hollow and semi-hollow single cut, blending boutique craftsmanship with classic inspiration. This USA-built Aged Scotch T1 Top & T1 Neck with CharcoalBurst neck and binding showcases Knaggs’ attention to every detail — from carefully selected tonewoods to distinctive inlays and bindings. Hand-crafted in Maryland by Joe Knaggs and his team, the Chena delivers warmth, resonance, and vintage-inspired tone wrapped in a truly modern boutique build.

Craftsmanship & Design

• Mahogany Body with T1 Maple Top – A carved figured maple top adds clarity and brilliance, while the mahogany body anchors sustain and warmth. (Spruce top also available).

• Maple Neck T1 – Finished in CharcoalBurst, including matching binding for a seamless aesthetic.

• Fingerboard Options – Rosewood

• Inlay Work – Dot fingerboard markers paired with Knaggs’ signature Morningstar headstock inlay.

• Headstock Veneer – Ebony 

• Bridge – Knaggs Influence 2-in-1 bridge and string holder for tonal flexibility and sustain.

Playability

• Scale Length – 24.75″, a classic short-scale for effortless bends and rich sustain.

• Nut Width – 1 11/16″.

• Frets & Radius – 22 frets (.104″ x .047″) with a 12″ radius for balanced comfort across the fretboard.

• Neck Profile – .875″/.885″ at ½ fret tapering to .975″/.985″ at the 12½ fret.

• Nut – Bone for organic resonance.

Electronics & Tone

• Pickups – Bare Knuckle Mules (HH), delivering vintage-inspired tones with boutique clarity and punch.

• Switching – 3-way toggle for straightforward pickup selection.

• Controls – 2 Volume, 1 Tone for intuitive shaping.

This setup covers everything from warm cleans to articulate crunch — perfect for players who want dynamic, vintage-style versatility.

Hardware & Reliability

• Tuners – Vintage Kluson (Influence headstock) or Gotoh (Severn headstock).

• Hardware Plating – Nickel.

• Strings – Ships with .011–.048 set for added presence and resonance.

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The Knaggs Difference

Every Chena is hand-built in Maryland with uncompromising attention to tone and aesthetics. The Aged Scotch T1 Top & T1 Neck with CharcoalBurst detailing represents boutique artistry at its finest — a guitar that delivers classic semi-hollow resonance with a uniquely Knaggs personality.

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:

• Original Knaggs hardshell case

• Certificate of authenticity

• Factory paperwork and tags

• 12 Months AUS Warranty

Condition: Brand New
Build Time for Custom Orders: Approx. 13 weeks