Knutsen Harp Guitar
This specimen has a nice back of unknown wood, although it looks suspiciously like rosewood. The middle photo was taken with Port Townsend in the background.
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images copyright Troy Summerhill)
Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGP26 |
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Category |
Port Townsend Harp Guitars |
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Body Style |
"1898 patent" |
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Current or last known owner |
Troy Summerhill |
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Year (approx) |
1897-1898 |
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Label |
none |
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Courses / Strings |
6 strings |
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Frets |
straight |
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Scale length | unknown | |
Neck Joint | heel | |
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 |
none |
Back |
none |
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Fingerboard |
none |
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Headstock(s) |
none |
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Soundhole | 3 rings | |
Inlay |
fancy fret markers |
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Pickguard |
none |
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