Knutsen "Pineapple" Hawaiian Guitar
This was the first example known of this unusual style.
Was it
also copied from Hawaiian guitars or ukuleles that Knutsen had access to?
These photos were taken in 1961 - so the trail on this one is very cold.
(images copyright Jon Lundberg, courtesy Ben Elder)
Knutsen Archives Inventory Number |
HP1 |
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Category |
Hollow Neck Hawaiian Guitars |
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Body Style |
"Pineapple-shaped" |
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Current or last known owner |
unknown |
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Year (approx) |
1914-1920s | |
Label |
full "New Hawaiian Family" label |
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Label Code | LA1 or LA2 | |
Courses / Strings |
6 strings |
|
Frets |
unknown | |
Scale length | unknown | |
Neck Joint | unknown | |
Woods |
Top |
unknown |
Back & Sides |
unknown |
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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 |
rope |
Back |
none |
|
Fingerboard |
rope stripes |
|
Headstock(s) |
none |
|
Soundhole | rope | |
Inlay |
fancy fret markers |
|
Pickguard |
none |
|
Dimensions | Upper Bout | unknown |
Lower Bout | unknown | |
Body at endpin | unknown | |
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