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

                 Category

Harp Ukuleles

                 Body Style

"Standard"

                 Current or last known owner

Knutsen

                 Year (approx)

1920s?

                 Label

unknown

                 Courses / Strings

4 strings

                 Scale length

unknown

Woods

Top

appears koa

Back & Sides

unknown

Neck

unknown

Fingerboard

unknown

Bridge

unknown

Headstock veneer

unknown

Binding, trim

Top

rope

Back

unknown

Fingerboard

rope

Headstock(s)

rope

Soundhole

rope, wood

                 Inlay

dot fret markers

                 Pickguard

none

                 Comments

 

 

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