Elevated Craftsmanship Meets Stunning Aesthetics

The Knaggs Influence Kenai Tier 2 represents a significant step up in visual appeal and tonal refinement. This Atlantic Blue beauty showcases Joe Knaggs' mastery of combining premium materials with innovative design, creating an instrument that's as visually striking as it is musically inspiring.

Tier 2 Excellence

The Tier 2 designation means you're getting elevated specifications across the board. The Tier 2 figured maple top displays more dramatic figuring than standard models, creating eye-catching depth and movement under the stunning Atlantic Blue finish. The ebony fretboard and matching ebony headstock veneer add both visual sophistication and tonal clarity.

Optimized Single-Cut Design

Like all Kenai models, this guitar reimagines the classic Les Paul formula through Joe Knaggs' decades of experience. The mahogany body with figured maple top is carved to be thicker in the center yet thinner at the neck joint. The back contours wrap around your body with a belly carve that makes this significantly more comfortable than traditional single-cuts, even during marathon playing sessions.

The set mahogany neck features the Knaggs C-profile with a slight V—a shape that feels immediately familiar yet perfectly refined. The 12" radius ebony fretboard is flatter than vintage specs, facilitating effortless bends and fast runs across all 22 frets.

Bare Knuckle Mule Pickups

This Kenai is loaded with Bare Knuckle Mule humbuckers—pickups designed to capture the sweet, warm character of vintage PAF tones with modern clarity and output. The Mules deliver rich, full-bodied tones with excellent articulation: creamy neck position sounds perfect for jazz and blues, while the bridge pickup provides the bite and sustain needed for rock and beyond.

With independent volume and tone controls for each pickup, you have complete tonal flexibility. The 3-way switch combined with the dual controls lets you blend and shape your sound with precision.

Atlantic Blue: A Visual Statement

The Atlantic Blue finish over Tier 2 figured maple is absolutely stunning. This sophisticated color brings out the depth and dimensionality of the figured top, creating a guitar that commands attention on any stage. The ebony appointments—fretboard and headstock veneer—provide elegant contrast against the vibrant blue.

Premium Hardware and Setup

Knaggs' proprietary Influence 2-in-1 bridge combines tune-o-matic functionality with integrated stoptail, providing optimal string angle and sustain. Kluson tuners ensure smooth, precise tuning, while the bone nut contributes to clear, resonant tone. The guitar comes professionally set up with 10-46 strings.

At 3.44 kg, this Kenai strikes the perfect balance—substantial enough for rich tone and sustain, yet light enough for all-night comfort.

Who Is This Guitar For?

The Kenai Tier 2 is for players who demand both exceptional tone and visual impact. If you want a single-cut that stands out from the crowd with premium figured wood, sophisticated color, and pickups chosen for their musical character—all built by one of the most respected names in boutique lutherie—this is your instrument.

From warm jazz tones to bluesy sustain to aggressive rock—the Kenai Tier 2 delivers with the confidence and sophistication that defines Knaggs Guitars.

Technical Specification

Model: Kenai
Color: Atlantic Blue
Finish: Gloss
Top: Tier 2 Maple
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Neck profile: .875"/.885" ½ fret to .975"/.985" - 12 ½ fret
Neck shape: Knaggs C w/Slight V
Fretboard: Ebony
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Scale: 24.75"
Headstock Veener: Ebony
Frets: Nickel
Number of frets: 22
Tuners: Kluson, locked
Nut: Bone
Nut width: 1 11/16"
Switch: 3-way
Controls: 2x Volume, 2x Tone
Pickups: Bare Knuckle Mule
Strings: 10-46
Weight: 3.44 kg