Knutsen Harp Hawaiian Convertible Guitar
Here's more evidence that these particular style guitars were
geared toward the Hawaiian players: this one has only inlaid flush frets - so
the convertible neck really has no useful function.
This one has a slightly different variation on the point - a
slight carved bevel on the back.
The two rows of photos illustrate the problem of trying to determine (and
present) the true color of these instruments. Most likely, the color lies
somewhere in between.
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enlarge
(top
row images
copyright Gruhn Guitars, bottom row images copyright Ben Elder)
Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HCP12 |
|
Category |
Convertible Guitars |
|
Body Style |
"'Upper Treble Point' Harp Hawaiian" |
|
Current or last known owner |
Larry Carlson > Gruhn Guitars > Ben Harper |
|
Year (approx) |
1920-1927 or 1928. Possibly earlier (back to 1914?) |
|
Label |
large Temple St. label with top portion missing |
|
Label Code | LA8 | |
Courses / Strings |
13 course: 6 strings on neck, 3 bass, 4 treble |
|
Frets |
inlaid wood |
|
Scale length | unknown | |
Neck Joint | convertible brackets | |
Woods |
Top |
koa or mahogany? |
Back & Sides |
koa or mahogany? |
|
Neck |
mahogany? |
|
Fingerboard |
unknown |
|
Bridge |
mahogany |
|
Headstock veneer |
none |
|
Binding, trim |
Top |
maple? |
Back |
none |
|
Fingerboard |
single light wood stripes |
|
Headstock(s) |
none |
|
Soundhole |
rope |
|
Inlay |
dot fret markers |
|
Pickguard |
none |
|
Dimensions | Upper Bout | |
Lower Bout | ||
Body at endpin | ||
Comments |
Original high dark wood nut |
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