Knaggs Chena Spruce Top Hollowbody Guitar – Old Red Violin

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Since 2009, Knaggs has been making world class instruments. Using the finest woods and state of the art techniques, Joe Knaggs and his team continuously push the boundaries of guitar design. And with over 150 years of collective guitar expertise, you can rest assured that your guitar will be an inspiring work of art.  

What Does Cam Think?

Have you ever picked up a new guitar, finding yourself forgetting about the guitar, and just playing it like an instrument you’ve owned for years? Well, that’s what happened when I plugged in this incredible Knaggs Chena this morning. I quickly forgot I was demoing the guitar and started working on licks. I can’t say that has happened too many times in my life.

The Chena model may be my favorite Knaggs in their lineup. It’s a mahogany body, spruce top hollowbody instrument with some familiar specs, including a 12” radius and 24.75” scale. It’s light, resonant, and immaculately constructed. There isn’t much else to ask for in a premium instrument.

Knaggs is using Bare Knuckle Mules in the Chena, which are faithful recreations of vintage PAF humbuckers down to the last detail. The neck position is quite full, yet clear with a pleasant top-end. It has the perfect amount of bass that doesn’t get in the way of clarity. Chords have weight and heft with an extra bit of bloom thanks to the hollowbody design. With some overdrive, lead lines are liquid and smooth.

The bridge position Mule has a strong midrange, but not in a congested way. It’s a classic PAF response that’s brimming with overtones. It works beautifully with overdrive or even heavy distortion. I can hear every note in the chord, even complex ones. I’m convinced the spruce top is doing a little work as well, bringing out a subtle brilliance in the top-end. The middle position is wonderfully scooped in that single coil way. I really like it for single notes, especially with a little drive. This Chena is top notch. I’d be satisfied if this were my only instrument.

How Does It Play?

The guitar sets up with string action right at 4/64” across all strings measured at the 12^th fret. The neck profile falls into the ’59 category with a round C carve. It’s pleasantly fat, but with comfortable shoulders so you can still get around quickly when you need to. The frets are beautifully leveled and big enough for quick licks and bends.

Weight: 5lb 14.5oz

The Knaggs hardshell case pictured is included!

Specifications

Model: Chena

Serial #: 475

Color: Old Red Violin

Body Woods: Spruce/Mahogany

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Fingerboard Wood: Ebony w/ Block Inlays

Scale Length: 24.75”

Number of Frets: 22

Fingerboard Radius: 12”

Fret Wire: Medium .047/.104

Neck Dimensions: .875″/.885″ ½ fret to .975″/.985″ – 12 ½ fret

Headstock Veneer: Ebony

Pickguard: N/A

Hardware Plating: Nickel

Tuners: Kluson

Bridge: Knaggs Influence 2-in-1

Nut: Bone

Strap Buttons: Dunlop

Electronics: Vol/Vol/Tone/3-Way

Pickups: Bare Knuckle Mules

String Gauge: .010s