Knutsen Harp Guitar
This is the instrument in the photograph of the
sombrero-wearing musician (see Historical
Photographs).
The bass headstock appears to have the alternate shape of HGS5.
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(images copyright John Doan)
Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGS14 |
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Category |
Seattle Harp Guitars |
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Body Style |
"Lower Bass Point" |
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Current or last known owner |
unknown |
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Year (approx) |
1910-1912 |
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Label |
unknown |
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Courses / Strings |
18 course?: 6 strings on neck, 5 bass, 7 treble? |
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Frets |
straight |
|
Scale length | unknown | |
Neck Joint | unknown | |
Woods |
Top |
unknown |
Back & Sides |
unknown | |
Neck |
unknown | |
Fingerboard |
unknown |
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Bridge |
unknown | |
Headstock veneer | unknown | |
Binding, trim |
Top |
unknown |
Back |
unknown | |
Fingerboard |
unknown | |
Headstock(s) |
unknown | |
Soundhole | unknown | |
Inlay |
fancy fret markers | |
Pickguard |
none |
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