Knutsen Harp Ukulele
This uke is pictured on Knutsen’s "McDuff address" label on his last instruments. It appears to be the same fancy model as HU4. Careful comparison of the tuner locations in relation to the arm attachment show that it is a different specimen.
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Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HU6 |
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Category |
Harp Ukuleles |
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Body Style |
"Standard" |
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Current or last known owner |
Knutsen |
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Year (approx) |
1920s? |
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Label |
unknown |
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Courses / Strings |
4 strings |
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Scale length |
unknown |
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Woods |
Top |
appears koa |
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 |
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Binding, trim |
Top |
rope |
Back |
unknown |
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Fingerboard |
rope |
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Headstock(s) |
rope |
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Soundhole |
rope, wood |
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Inlay |
dot fret markers |
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Pickguard |
none |
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Comments |
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