Knutsen Convertible Hawaiian Guitar
The color of this instrument appeared curious, until I saw it in person to discover a nice rich all-mahogany instrument, with a nice red purfling to match.
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(left 2 images copyright Island Guitars, right images copyright Gregg Miner)
Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HCW9 |
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Category |
Convertible Guitars |
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Body Style |
"Weissenborn-shaped" |
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Current or last known owner |
Island Guitars > Mac Yasuda |
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Year (approx) |
? |
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Label |
none |
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Courses / Strings |
6 strings |
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Frets |
raised metal |
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Scale length | unknown | |
Neck Joint | convertible bracket | |
Woods |
Top |
mahogany |
Back & Sides |
mahogany |
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Neck |
mahogany |
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Fingerboard |
dyed ? |
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Bridge |
mahogany |
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Headstock veneer |
none |
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Binding, trim |
Top |
none |
Back |
none |
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Fingerboard |
none |
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Headstock(s) |
none |
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Soundhole |
multi-colored (brown/red/blonde) purfling |
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Inlay |
dot fret markers |
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Pickguard |
none |
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Dimensions | Upper Bout | |
Lower Bout | ||
Body at endpin | ||
Comments |
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