Knutsen Harp Guitar
This nine-course instrument appears all original, except for (most likely) the bridge - however, clearly the bridge is patterned after an original carved bridge. similar to many others. It is currently undergoing restoration.
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Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGP21 |
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Category |
Port Townsend Harp Guitars |
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Body Style |
"1898 patent" |
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Current or last known owner |
Rick DePaoli |
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Year (approx) |
1897-1898 |
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Label |
PT3 |
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Courses / Strings |
9 course: 6 strings on neck, 3 bass |
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Frets |
straight |
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Scale length | unknown | |
Neck Joint | heel | |
Woods |
Top |
unknown |
Back & Sides |
mahogany and/or walnut | |
Neck |
unknown |
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Fingerboard |
unknown |
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Bridge |
replaced? |
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Headstock veneer | unknown | |
Binding, trim |
Top |
herringbone? |
Back |
unknown |
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Fingerboard |
unknown |
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Headstock(s) |
unknown |
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Soundhole | 3 rings (1 herringbone) | |
Inlay |
fancy pearl fret markers |
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Pickguard |
none |
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