Knutsen Harp Guitar
Note how the bridge on this one is placed upside down compared to the other bridges of this shape.
Additional photos and information can be found in From Harp Guitars to the New Hawaiian Family by Noe & Most.
(leftimage copyright Tom Noe, right image copyright Kerry Char)
Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGS4 |
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Category |
Seattle Harp Guitars |
|
Body Style |
"Lower Bass Point, Short Arm" |
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Current or last known owner |
Dan Most Estate |
|
Year (approx) |
1910-? |
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Label |
"C. KNUTSEN SOLE PATENTEE", blue-bordered label |
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Label Code | SE5 | |
Courses / Strings |
6 strings | |
Frets |
straight | |
Scale length | unknown | |
Neck Joint | no heel | |
Woods |
Top |
spruce |
Back & Sides |
mountain ash | |
Neck |
Western Red cedar | |
Fingerboard |
unknown |
|
Bridge |
Spanish cedar | |
Headstock veneer | unknown | |
Binding, trim |
Top |
multi-colored wood |
Back |
none | |
Fingerboard |
none | |
Headstock(s) |
none | |
Soundhole | multi-colored wood | |
Inlay |
4 dot fret markers | |
Pickguard |
none |
|
Comments |
(Noe/Most, p.66-67) |
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