Signature models
Knaggs Guitars’ Signature models are instruments developed in direct collaboration with professional guitarists. According to the documentation, they are the result of joint efforts between Joe Knaggs and various artists, incorporating unique construction specifications, custom pickups, and specific hardware configurations.
Steve Stevens Models:
Steve Stevens has been one of Knaggs’ key technical collaborators and brand ambassadors since the company’s inception. His Signature line includes various takes on the Influence and Chesapeake platforms.
Steve Stevens SSC
The Steve Stevens SSC is a single-cut guitar based on the Knaggs Kenai architecture but developed with the guitarist's own specific requirements.
• Construction: Single-cut, based on the Kenai.
• Scale length: 24.75 inches.
• Fretboard radius: 12 inches.
• Body: Carved mahogany; slightly thinner than a standard Kenai to reduce weight and improve stage comfort.
• Fretboard: Rosewood or Pale Moon Ebony.
• Inlays: Custom blocks.
• Bridge: Knaggs Influence 2-in-1.
• Pickups: Bare Knuckle Rebel Yell with covers featuring the signature “Ray Gun” design.
Steve Stevens SSC-J
The SSC-J takes the Steve Stevens concept toward a more direct, rock-oriented build.
• Construction: Flat-top body.
• Concept: Inspired by Junior-style guitars.
• Pickups: Direct-mount P-90 or Humbucker configurations.
• Character: A straightforward approach focused on delivering a powerful, direct response for rock tones.
Steve Stevens Severn XF
The Steve Stevens Severn XF brings the guitarist's signature specifications to the long-scale Chesapeake platform.
• Platform: Chesapeake / Severn.
• Scale length: 25.5 inches.
• Fretboard radius: 14 inches.
• Bridge: Floating Gotoh Floyd Rose with locking system.
• Tuners: Locking tuners.
• Pickups: Bare Knuckle Steve Stevens Set.
• Configuration: High-output humbuckers.
• Orientation: Designed for modern techniques and demanding playing styles.
Eric Steckel Kenai T/S – “Thick Steckel”
The Eric Steckel Kenai T/S was developed to achieve guitarist Eric Steckel’s signature “Bluesmetal” sound. Its defining feature is a reinterpretation of the Kenai model with a thicker body.
• Construction: Single-cutaway design based on the Kenai.
• Body: Solid mahogany, thicker than a standard Kenai.
• Top: Flamed maple.
• Weight: Selected woods to keep the instrument under 8.4 lbs (approx. 3.8 kg).
• Scale length: 24.75 inches.
• Fretboard radius: 12 inches.
• Neck: Knaggs C-profile with a slight “V” shape.
• Frets: 22.
• Inlays: Modern Morning Star.
• Bridge: Knaggs Influence 2-in-1.
• Pickups: Seymour Duncan Candy Custom/Signature Humbuckers.
Larry Mitchell Signature Severn
The Larry Mitchell Severn was created for Grammy-winning producer and guitarist Larry Mitchell, based on the Chesapeake platform.
• Base model: Knaggs Severn.
• Scale length: 25.5 inches.
• Fretboard radius: 8.5 or 14 inches, depending on configuration.
• Bridge: Knaggs Chesapeake Trem.
• Pickups: D. Allen / Fralin HSS set.
• Configuration: HSS.
• Character: Designed for great tonal versatility, dynamic clean tones, and a percussive response suited for virtuosic playing.
Knaggs Keya-J-M / Keya J-TT
The Keya-J-M and Keya J-TT combine the Keya’s symmetrical silhouette with a configuration developed for studio and touring musicians.
• Construction: Based on the Keya platform.
• Scale length: 24.75 inches.
• Fretboard radius: 12 inches. • Frets: 24.
• Bridge: Influence / TonePros, depending on the configuration.
• Pickups: Custom Soapbar P90s or Humbuckers.
• Orientation: Instruments designed to deliver a powerful response in both studio and live settings.