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Collaborative Genius Rarely Looks This Flammable. Larry Mitchell doesn't just play guitars. Larry Mitchell doesn't just endorse guitars. He lives inside them, understanding every nuance of how construction affects tone in ways most players never consider. So getting his input during the actual design process wasn't just smart marketing; it was essential engineering. This 2021 Severn LM represents what happens when a master player's practical demands meet Joe Knaggs' obsessive craftsmanship.
That Fire gloss finish over tier 2 flamed maple top creates visual drama that photographs can't capture, while the alder back keeps things tonally balanced and reasonably weighted at 8.2 pounds. But here's where Mitchell's playing experience really shows: that curly rock maple neck and fretboard combination delivers snap and clarity perfect for the kind of technical work his reputation demands.
You've probably seen signature guitars that feel more like marketing exercises than serious instruments. This Severn works in reverse - every spec serves Mitchell's actual playing needs. That special inlay spanning the 11th, 12th, and 13th frets isn't just visual flair; it's a landmark for navigating complex passages during high-pressure performance situations.
The DiMarzio pickup combination tells the whole story: Area 51 single-coils in neck and middle positions for crystalline cleans and vintage-inspired sparkle, while that Satch Track stacked humbucker in the bridge delivers serious output without sacrificing note definition. The push/push coil tap adds even more versatility, splitting that bridge pickup for additional tonal options during songs that demand dynamic range.
That brass Chesapeake tremolo provides smooth, musical vibrato without tuning instability, while the 8.5-inch radius fingerboard strikes the perfect balance between comfortable chord work and expressive bending. Gotoh locking tuners keep everything mechanically bulletproof during extended playing sessions.
This represents true collaboration - a signature instrument designed by someone who actually understands what working musicians need from their primary tools.
Model: Severn LM Larry Mitchell Signature #35
Top Color: Fire, gloss
Top: Flamed maple, tier 2
Back: Alder
Neck: Tier 1 curly rock maple, set neck, with tinted gloss finish
Neck Profile: ’61 profile, 1-5/8” to 2-3/16"
Fretboard: Tier 2 curly maple
Fret Inlays: Black diamonds, with Larry Mitchell inlay across 11th, 12th & 13th fret
Fretboard Radius: 8.5"
Frets: Medium, 22 frets
Nut: Graphite
Headstock Overlay: Ebony, with morning star inlay
Truss Rod Cover: Severn, ebony
Scale Length: 25-1/2"
Pickups: Dimarzio Area 51 single coils (neck & middle), Dimarzio Satch Trak stacked humbucker (bridge) with brass bridge plate
Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone, 5-way blade, push/push tone for coil tapping
Bridge: Brass Chesapeke tremolo
Tuners: Gotoh, locking 6 on a side
Strap Locks: Dunlop
Weight: 8.2 LBS.
