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Knutsen Harp Guitar
Strangely, this "1896 Patent-style" harp guitar is
the first one seen with a "Patented 1896" label (3/3/04: HGP19 now
also).
Note the center stripe down the headstock and neck. Also, the standard inlay
motif on the scroll looks like it was adapted for use as a strap button!
The "pyramid" bridge is certainly a replacement.
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(images copyright William Cox)
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Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGP18 |
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Category |
Port Townsend Harp Guitars |
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Body Style |
"1896 patent" |
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Current or last known owner |
William Cox |
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Year (approx) |
1896-1897 |
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Label |
MANUFACTURED BY C. KNUTSEN, |
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| Label Code | PT2 | |
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Courses / Strings |
6 strings |
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Frets |
straight |
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| Scale length | 25-1/4" | |
| Neck Joint | heel | |
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Woods |
Top |
spruce |
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Back & Sides |
mahogany? |
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Neck |
unknown |
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Fingerboard |
unknown |
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Bridge |
replaced |
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| Headstock veneer | unknown | |
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Binding, trim |
Top |
none |
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Back |
none |
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Fingerboard |
2 single stripes |
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Headstock(s) |
none |
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| Soundhole | 3 rings | |
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Inlay |
dot fret markers |
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Pickguard |
none |
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