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Knutsen Harp Guitar
Interesting that Knutsen re-visited (if he indeed ever left)
the short-armed harp guitars, now with the lower bass point.
Additional photos and information can be found in From
Harp Guitars to the New Hawaiian Family by Noe & Most.
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(image copyright Tom Noe)
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Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGS2 |
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Category |
Seattle Harp Guitars |
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Body Style |
"Lower Bass Point, Short Arm" |
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Current or last known owner |
Dan Most Estate |
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Year (approx) |
1906-1908 |
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Label |
"C. Knutsen, Sole Patentee of the" |
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| Label Code | SE4 | |
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Courses / Strings |
6 strings | |
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Frets |
straight | |
| Scale length | 24-1/2" | |
| Neck Joint | unknown | |
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Woods |
Top |
spruce |
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Back & Sides |
mahogany | |
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Neck |
Spanish cedar | |
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Fingerboard |
dyed pearwood |
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Bridge |
dyed walnut | |
| Headstock veneer | unknown | |
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Binding, trim |
Top |
multi-colored wood |
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Back |
unknown | |
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Fingerboard |
unknown | |
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Headstock(s) |
none | |
| Soundhole | 3 rings (1 multi-colored) | |
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Inlay |
unknown | |
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Pickguard |
none |
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Comments |
(Noe/Most, p.49) | |
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