Knutsen Harp Guitars
Cool! A surviving instrument like the two rare
"double soundhole" child-size instruments in the "Payne's Mandolin
and Guitar School" photo!
This one begs to be restored. Note the "wrap around" fingerboard
extension. Most unusual in the "half-heel" - this appears to be a
Knutsen first. It is still likely a butt joint.
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(images copyright Brian KLYM)
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Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGT52 |
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Category |
Tacoma Harp Guitars |
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Body Style |
"Custom Symphony" |
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Current or last known owner |
Brian KLYM |
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Year (approx) |
1900-1902 | |
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Label |
TA3 |
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Courses / Strings |
6 strings on neck, 5 bass |
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Frets |
slanted? |
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| Scale length | unknown | |
| Neck Joint | "half 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 |
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| Headstock veneer | mahogany, maple? | |
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Binding, trim |
Top |
multi-colored wood purfling |
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Back |
none |
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Fingerboard |
none |
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Headstock(s) |
none |
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| Soundhole | 2 plain wood rings | |
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Inlay |
fancy fret markers |
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Pickguard |
none |
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