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Knutsen Harp Taropatch
Wow! A third surviving harp taropatch, and this one is
completely different from the two previous larger instruments.
This one is closer to what would become the "traditional" size of
American taropatch: 25" long, with upper bout of 6-7/8", lower bout at
8" wide, and the body 2-1/4" deep. The scale length is 14-3/8",
much closer to the standard ukulele scale (between 13-1/2"-14"), and a
lot shorter than the 16-1/2" scale of the others. This is the first harp
taropatch found with a label - the "Patent Applied For" label I date
anywhere from 1909 to 1914. The trim (rope top and soundhole) is like the harp
ukes, rather than the other two uniquely-appointed taro's. The far right image
shows size comparison with the previous specimen #HT3, my harp uke (#HU16), and
this instrument (#HT4)
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(images copyright anonymous owner)
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Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HT4 |
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Category |
Harp Taropatches |
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Body Style |
"Standard" |
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Current or last known owner |
anonymous |
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Year (approx) |
1909-1914 |
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Label |
Patent Applied For |
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Courses / Strings |
4 course: 8 strings |
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Scale length |
14-3/8" |
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Woods |
Top |
koa |
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Back & Sides |
koa |
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Neck |
koa? |
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Fingerboard |
none (one-piece neck/fingerboard) |
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Bridge |
unknown |
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Headstock veneer |
none |
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Binding, trim |
Top |
rope |
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Back |
none |
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Fingerboard |
none |
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Headstock(s) |
none |
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Soundhole |
rope |
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Inlay |
2 dot fret markers. |
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Pickguard |
none |
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