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Knutsen Harp Guitar
This well-known instrument is pictured in both of Robert C.
Hartman's books on the Larson Brother's instruments.
These newly published color images are from Bob's original photos.
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(images copyright Robert C. Hartman)
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Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGT13 |
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Category |
Tacoma Harp Guitars |
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Body Style |
"Symphony" |
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Current or last known owner |
Midwest Guitar Exchange |
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Year (approx) |
1898-1900 |
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Label |
"Mr. C. Knutsen (handwritten at top), Sole Patentee of the Symphony Harp guitar with 11 strings. The 5 extra bass strings being tuned to D, C, B, A and G one octave lower than regular pitch. This harp guitar is the deepest tone instrument made. This is the only harp guitar with the slanted fret. For prices and circulars address: C. Knutsen 1001 south J St. Tacoma, Wash." |
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| Label Code | TA2 | |
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Courses / Strings |
11 course: 6 strings on neck, 5 bass |
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Frets |
slanted |
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| Scale length | unknown | |
| Neck Joint | no heel | |
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Woods |
Top |
unknown |
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Back & Sides |
unknown |
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Neck |
unknown |
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Fingerboard |
unknown |
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Bridge |
unknown |
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| Headstock veneer | none | |
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Binding, trim |
Top |
multi-colored wood purfling |
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Back |
maple? | |
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Fingerboard |
none | |
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Headstock(s) |
none | |
| Soundhole | 3 wood rings (1 multi-colored) | |
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Inlay |
dot fret markers | |
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Pickguard |
none |
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Comments |
("The Larsons' Creations", p.91) | |
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