Gear
Tim & Joe Knaggs, NAMM 2020
Knaggs Guitars
Knaggs Guitars was founded in 2009 by World renowned designer and Luthier Joe Knaggs and Marketer Peter Wolf
All designs/creations except Artist Signature models are named after Native Indian river names in North-America
Wood & Materials are carefully selected and processes are state-of the art. A skilled team of experienced senior guitar builders are making sure the end result is as good as it can possibly be: creating the finest instruments and providing the best tools for players and guitar aficionados.
Everyone at Knaggs guitars is a highly skilled professional – together we have over 150 years of experience in creating extraordinary instruments.
It’s through Tim’s involvement with Signature Artist Eric Steckel that he became an Artist for Knaggs Guitars. His first build was completed in January 2020.
Created in January 2020, Severn 5 Bass, #36.
During a visit to the Knaggs Guitars shop in Greensoboro, MD, this design was created. Based on their Severn Bass series, this is the first Purple Drift finish. Tim also selected the custom pickups & electronics. As he states, “Simply the best bass I’ve ever played. Balance, Feel, Tone… it’s all there”
Swamp Ash Body in Purple Drift
Macassar Ebony fretboard, with Ebony headstock overlay (Knaggs Circle with Star inlay)
Tier 1 Flame Maple neck
Delano JMVC5 FE/M2 5 String Jazz Pickups
Glockenklang 2 band Active Preamp
Nickel hardware, Gotoh tuners, Bad Ass II bridge
Trickfish Amplification
Trickfish Amplification was birthed out of the passion and imagination of founder Richard Ruse in 2014. The company is dedicated to delivering a collection of killer products that will serve as valuable tools for discerning bassists as they seek inspiration for their artistic vision. They are devoted to developing new products and re-imagining familiar products with the expressed intention of helping musicians realize their true potential. They share a common vision of intelligent design, precision, delectable tone and rugged durability in everything they build and committed to providing impeccable customer service, service that’s commensurate with the quality they strive to deliver in every design offered.
