Knutsen Harp Guitar
This specimen has a sharp bend in the bridge where the sub-bass strings angle down. Note the distinctive offset wire saddles!
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Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGS49 |
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Category |
Seattle Harp Guitars |
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Body Style |
"Lower Bass Point" |
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Current or last known owner |
Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center |
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Year (approx) |
1911-1913 |
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Label Code | SE2 | |
Courses / Strings |
11 course: 6 strings on neck, 5 bass |
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Frets |
straight |
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Scale length | unknown | |
Neck Joint | no heel | |
Woods |
Top |
unknown |
Back & Sides |
mahogany? |
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Neck |
unknown |
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Fingerboard |
unknown |
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Bridge |
unknown |
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Headstock veneer | unknown | |
Binding, trim |
Top |
multi-colored wood purfling |
Back |
none | |
Fingerboard |
none |
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Headstock(s) |
none |
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Soundhole | unknown | |
Inlay |
dot fret markers |
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Pickguard |
none |
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