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Knutsen Harp Guitars
This is one of the few instruments from the "Payne's Mandolin and Guitar School" photo that is identifiable as a new Archives entry. Subtle features that show it to be new to the Archives include the sub-bass head shape, bridge shape, fret markers and slanted frets.
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Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGT54 |
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Category |
Tacoma Harp Guitars |
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Body Style |
"Symphony" |
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Current or last known owner |
unknown child |
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Year (approx) |
1900-1902 | |
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Label |
unknown |
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Courses / Strings |
6 strings on neck, 5 bass, 7 treble |
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Frets |
straight |
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| Scale length | unknown | |
| Neck Joint | unknown | |
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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 | unknown | |
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Binding, trim |
Top |
multi-colored wood purfling |
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Back |
unknown |
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Fingerboard |
none |
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Headstock(s) |
none |
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| Soundhole | unknown | |
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Inlay |
dot fret markers |
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Pickguard |
none |
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