Knutsen Harp Guitars
This instrument is either the last of the mature Symphony
models, or the first of the new "Evolving Symphony" models.
I consider it the latter, due to the shape of the headstock, which definitely
has that less-pronounced wing shape of the earlier version (refer to Harp Guitar
Evolution for comparisons). Unlike all other Evolving Symphs though, this has
the older style bridge. The frets appear to be slanted.
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Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HGT47 |
|
Category |
Tacoma Harp Guitars |
|
Body Style |
"Evolving Symphony" |
|
Current or last known owner |
unknown |
|
Year (approx) |
1902-1903 | |
Label |
unknown |
|
Courses / Strings |
11-course: 6 strings on neck, 5 bass |
|
Frets |
slanted |
|
Scale length | unknown | |
Neck Joint | unknown | |
Woods |
Top |
spruce |
Back & Sides |
unknown |
|
Neck |
unknown |
|
Fingerboard |
unknown |
|
Bridge |
unknown |
|
Headstock veneer | unknown | |
Binding, trim |
Top |
multi-colored wood purfling |
Back |
unknown |
|
Fingerboard |
none |
|
Headstock(s) |
none |
|
Soundhole | multi-colored wood purfling | |
Inlay |
4 dot fret markers |
|
Pickguard |
none |
|
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