Knutsen Harp Guitars
This is another left-handed instrument played by Chris himself -as seen in the photo of "Payne's Mandolin and Guitar School." It is a third personal instrument, as the main headstock is solid, not slotted, as in Chris' previous guitar, HGT10.
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Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGT40 |
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Category |
Tacoma Harp Guitars |
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Body Style |
"Symphony" |
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Current or last known owner |
Chris Knutsen |
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Year (approx) |
1900-1902 | |
Label |
unknown |
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Courses / Strings |
HGT40: 18-course: 6 strings on neck, 5 bass, 7 treble |
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Frets |
unknown |
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Scale length | unknown | |
Neck Joint | unknown | |
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 |
unknown |
Back |
unknown |
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Fingerboard |
fancy fret markers |
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Headstock(s) |
unknown |
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Soundhole | unknown | |
Inlay |
unknown |
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Pickguard |
none |
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Comments |
[https://www.harpguitars.net/_private/linkbar-k.htm]