Knaggs Kenai T – Tier 1 Sunflower/Black Burst (2025)

Knaggs Kenai T – Tier 1 Sunflower/Black Burst (2025)

Price: $9,000

This 2025 Knaggs Kenai T represents the absolute ceiling of boutique American craftsmanship. Hand-signed by Joe Knaggs and completed in January 2025, this instrument is a "Tier 1" build—the highest aesthetic and material grade offered by the Maryland-based workshop. Finished in a breathtaking Sunflower/Black Burst Semi-Gloss Nitro, it perfectly balances vintage soul with modern precision.

The "Tier 1" Distinction

As a T1 model, this guitar features the finest 1% of flamed maple available. The "Tier 1" designation ensures a deep, consistent, and highly figured "3D" grain that dances under the semi-gloss finish. This isn't just a guitar; it’s a piece of functional art.

The "T" Configuration (Traditional Bridge)

The Kenai T differs from the standard Kenai by utilizing a traditional two-piece bridge and tailpiece. This setup offers the classic feel and adjustable break angle preferred by vintage enthusiasts, providing a familiar tension and the legendary sustain of a high-end single-cut.

Premium Tonewoods & Build Specs

• Body: Exceptionally figured Tier 1 Maple Top over a resonant Mahogany back.

• Neck: Mahogany with a silky East Indian Rosewood fingerboard and an Ebony headstock overlay.

• Inlays: Elegant Block inlays that underscore the Tier 1 prestige.

• Weight: 8.4 lbs—the "sweet spot" for long sessions and maximum resonance.

Elite Electronics & Hardware

• Pickups: Factory-upgraded to Bare Knuckle Mules. These boutique humbuckers are world-renowned for their "PAF" transparency, organic "honk," and incredible dynamic range.

• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (featuring Push/Push for coil tapping) with a 3-way toggle for maximum versatility.

• Hardware: Nickel-plated Knaggs Influence bridge and vintage-style Kluson tuners.

Specifications at a Glance:

• Model: Kenai T (Traditional Bridge)

• Serial #: 2192

• Date: January 19, 2025

• Nut: Bone

• Finish: Semi-Gloss Nitrocellulose

• Includes: Original Knaggs Deluxe Hardshell Case and signed Build Sheet.

Condition: Brand New. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a 2025 Tier 1 Kenai with the most sought-after pickup and finish specifications in the catalog.