USED Knaggs Guitars / Tsuyoshi Kon Signature Model Choptank Tier 2 Trem Winter Solstice #167 [04]

Knaggs Guitarss was founded in 2009 by Joe Knaggs, former private stock builder for Paul Reed Smith.
Mr. Joe Knaggs, a former Paul Reed Smith private stock builder, launched this brand in 2009.

Ishibashi Gakki Store produced this model when it was a distributor!
The first unveiling was at the Tokyo Guitar Show.
At that time, about 10 Choptank Tier 2 Trems were produced, including only 6 in Winter Solstice finish.
One of the six was owned by Mr. Kon, so only five were sold, making it a very valuable model.

At the time, Choptank was not equipped with a tremolo arm, but at Mr. Kon's request, a tremolo arm was mounted.
This model is still used in live performances.
As a Tsuyoshi Kon Signature, there is Kon's logo on the truss rod cover.

The body is made of book-matched top quality flame maple and 3-piece alder back.
It has a Telecaster-like body, but the elbow and back contour make it easy to hold and play.

Flamed maple neck.
Fingerboard is made of cocobolo wood with star inlay.

The joint between the neck and body is the most important part to note.
The joint is beautifully made, reminiscent of the tip of a ship, and is entirely done by hand.

Pickups are Seymour Duncan APS-1 x3.
The rear pickups and the integrated plate are connected to the tremolo system by a butterfly plate.
The tremolo also moves without any force on the first string side, allowing for smooth arming.

Controls are 1Vol/2Tone 5Way.
The pickguard is made of cocobolo wood.
The parts are all gold.
The jack is usually a cat eye jack plate, but since this is a Signature Model, it is a 4-point metal plate.

There are some scratches, dents, and scuffs on the pickguard, but the neck is currently straight, and there is plenty of room for both frets and truss rod.

This is a very rare model.
If you are looking for one, this is your chance!

S/N: #167
Weight: 3.8kg
Accessories: Original hard case, tremolo arm, back panel, replacement truss rod cover, booklet