Knutsen Harp Guitar
This guitar is pictured on a 1974 LP by Chet Atkins and Merle
Travis (see Historical
Photos for full image).
The bridge and soundhole trim are just distinguishable enough to identify
it as a different instrument from the next one (HGT21).
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(images copyright Stephen Bennett)
Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGT43 |
|
Category |
Tacoma Harp Guitars |
|
Body Style |
"Evolving Symphony" |
|
Current or last known owner |
Merle Travis |
|
Year (approx) |
1902-1904 | |
Label |
unknown | |
Courses / Strings |
11 course: 6 strings on neck, 5 bass |
|
Frets |
slanted | |
Scale length | unknown | |
Neck Joint | unknown | |
Woods |
Top |
unknown |
Back & Sides |
unknown | |
Neck |
unknown | |
Fingerboard |
unknown | |
Bridge |
unknown | |
Headstock veneer | unknown | |
Binding, trim |
Top |
none? |
Back |
unknown | |
Fingerboard |
none | |
Headstock(s) |
none | |
Soundhole | 3 rings? | |
Inlay |
dot fret markers | |
Pickguard |
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