Knutsen Harp Guitar
This instrument appeared in the early Larson Bros. books by Robert
C. Hartman.
In 2008, it finally resurfaced! Looks like someone restored and refinished
it.
Though scale length isn't known, it seems to be another "parlor-size"
instrument, with a 19" or so scale length.
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(left image copyright and courtesy Ron Middlebrook/Centerstream Publishing &
Robert C. Hartman,
all others copyright Apple Guitars )
Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGS12 |
|
Category |
Seattle Harp Guitars |
|
Body Style |
"Lower Bass Point" |
|
Current or last known owner |
Apple Guitars |
|
Year (approx) |
1911-1912 |
|
Label |
"C. Knutsen, Sole Patentee of the 11-string harp guitar" |
|
Label Code | SE2 | |
Courses / Strings |
11 course: 6 strings on neck, 5 bass |
|
Frets |
straight |
|
Scale length | ~19" | |
Neck Joint | no heel | |
Woods |
Top |
spruce |
Back & Sides |
mahogany | |
Neck |
fir? | |
Fingerboard |
unknown |
|
Bridge |
mahogany | |
Headstock veneer | none | |
Binding, trim |
Top |
multi-colored purfling |
Back |
none | |
Fingerboard |
none | |
Headstock(s) |
none | |
Soundhole | 2 rings (1 multi-colored) | |
Inlay |
dot fret markers | |
Pickguard |
none |
|
Comments |
("The Larsons' Creations", p.90) |
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