Knutsen Harp Guitar
This plain specimen has no soundhole binding, but it the owner was told that the top was possibly replaced - and perhaps the back also - which would explain the rough appearance. It has the transitional period rare "heel bulge" - almost certainly a Knutsen-built feature. This feature matches the timeframe for the label also. Tailpiece is non-original.
(images from eBay seller)
Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGP30 |
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Category |
Port Townsend Harp Guitars |
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Body Style |
"1896 patent" |
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Current or last known owner |
unknown |
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Year (approx) |
1898-1900 |
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Label Code |
PT5 |
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Courses / Strings |
6 strings |
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Frets |
straight |
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Scale length | unknown | |
Neck Joint | heel bulge | |
Woods |
Top |
unknown |
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 | |
Binding, trim |
Top |
none |
Back |
none |
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Fingerboard |
none |
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Headstock(s) |
none |
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Soundhole | none | |
Inlay |
3 dot fret markers |
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Pickguard |
none |
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