Queenstown, MD (March 15, 2013) -- Grammy-Award winning Virtuoso and long time collaborator Steve Stevens and Knaggs Guitars proudly announce
the Steve Stevens Signature model. Tailored to Steve’s specs and preferences, it will accompany the legendary
guitarist on Billy Idol’s 2013 Anniversary Rebel Yell tour and other live appearances and studio projects around the
World.
Steve’s first Signature model since 1990, finished in Opaque Black with pink binding, features a Mahogany body
with carved Maple top, set Mahogany neck with custom pink Morning Star inlays on Rosewood finger board, pink
ray gun head stock inlay and Knaggs’ proprietary two-in-one bridge, combining a tune-o-matic and string holder
into one unit, thus increasing harmonics and sustain only the player can feel. Two volume and tone controls drive
specially designed Signature Bareknuckle pick-ups with engraved ray guns not available in any other guitar. Only
99 of these gems will be offered to the public in 2013. Each guitar comes with an exclusive Certificate outlining
specs and serial-number and will be hand signed by Steve and team Knaggs. A black form fit case with pink lining
completes this limited run offering.
Steve Stevens said: “This instrument really came together out of a genuine friendship rather than a business
venture. It is the combination of an artist and a company who want to put a very high quality guitar out there.
I love picking up and playing this guitar, it puts a huge smile on my face”. Knaggs Guitars’ VP of Global Sales &
Marketing, Peter Wolf added: “Steve really cares about his instruments, equipment and his sound, and he knows
all about it. For us, it is a big deal to work with someone of his caliber and to be put to his test”.
Once all instruments are sold to guitar aficionados and enthusiasts, one lucky winner will be invited for a
private guitar lesson. Sales of Steve Stevens’ Signature models will also help MusiCares, a charity Steve has
been supporting. "We really wanted to give back some of the proceeds of my Signature guitar and MusiCares
immediately came to mind. I’ve personally seen them help so many gifted players change their lives for the better
and I was fortunate enough to perform with Billy Idol when MusiCares honored Jerry Cantrell in 2012. They are
such an amazing organization”.
Knaggs Guitars have been carving a niche for themselves in the world of high-end guitar making in just a few short
years. Artists currently using Knaggs instruments include Nils Lofgren (E-Street Band), Stuart Fraser (Noiseworks/
John Farnham), Russell Pollard (Everest) and two time Latin Grammy nominee Pablo Olivares.
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