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Knutsen Harp Guitar
Like the previous specimen from the Knutsen flyer, this one has two pearl dots in the headstock. The photo's very red, almost pink top color is accurate, according to the owner.
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(images copyright Ray Riepe)
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Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGP23 |
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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 |
Ray Riepe |
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Year (approx) |
1896-1897 |
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Label |
PT2 |
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Courses / Strings |
6 strings |
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Frets |
straight |
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| Scale length | unknown | |
| Neck Joint | heel | |
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Woods |
Top |
Red cedar? |
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Back & Sides |
walnut or ash back |
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Neck |
unknown |
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Fingerboard |
unknown |
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Bridge |
inlaid wood stripes |
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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 stripes |
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Headstock(s) |
none |
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| Soundhole | 3 rings (1 herringbone) | |
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Inlay |
pearl dot fret markers and 2 pearl dots in headstock |
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Pickguard |
none |
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