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Knutsen Harp Guitar
Similar to the preceding specimens, this one - a bit fancier - has the next sequential label - theoretically, this was one of the first built in Seattle. It has the same scale, but this time the neck has been shortened (the fretboard moved down) so that the bridge is better centered and not hitting the soundhole! The soundhole is still quite warped and the scant neck block area pretty busted up as all of these. Now fully restored and recorded as part of my Good Dogs, Bad Dogs, Best Friends cd.
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Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGS72 |
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Category |
Seattle Harp Guitars |
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Body Style |
"Double Point" |
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Current or last known owner |
Gregg Miner |
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Year (approx) |
1906-1908 | |
| Label Code | SE1 | |
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Courses / Strings |
11 course: 6 strings on neck, 5 bass | |
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Frets |
straight | |
| Scale length | ~19" | |
| Neck Joint | no heel | |
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Woods |
Top |
spruce |
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Back & Sides |
mahogany | |
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Neck |
fir | |
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Fingerboard |
unknown | |
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Bridge |
unknown | |
| Headstock veneer | unknown | |
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Binding, trim |
Top |
multi-colored wood purfling |
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Back |
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Fingerboard |
rope | |
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Headstock(s) |
none | |
| Soundhole | multi-colored wood purfling | |
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Inlay |
fancy pearl fret markers | |
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Pickguard |
none |
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