Knutsen Convertible Hawaiian Guitar
An unusual all-mahogany version of the first convertible Knutsen. Note the unusual wood relief (?) at the tail.
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Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HCW10 |
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Category |
Convertible Guitars |
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Body Style |
"Weissenborn-shaped" |
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Current or last known owner |
Richard Weber |
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Year (approx) |
1914-1920s |
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Label |
full "New Hawaiian Family," yellow |
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Label Code | LA2 | |
Courses / Strings |
6 strings |
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Frets |
inlaid |
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Scale length | 25-1/4" | |
Neck Joint | convertible bracket | |
Woods |
Top |
mahogany |
Back & Sides |
mahogany |
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Neck |
fir? |
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Fingerboard |
mahogany? |
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Bridge |
unknown |
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Headstock veneer |
unknown |
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Binding, trim |
Top |
none |
Back |
none |
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Fingerboard |
none |
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Headstock(s) |
none |
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Soundhole |
rope |
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Inlay |
fancy fret markers (celluloid?) |
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Pickguard |
none |
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Dimensions | Upper Bout | 9-1/16" |
Lower Bout | 14-15/16" | |
Body at endpin | 3-3/4" | |
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