Tonedevil S-12 Symphony Harp Guitar
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Tonedevil S-12 Symphony Model Harp Guitar, made in Sandpoint, Idaho, serial # 194, natural finish, mahogany back, sides and neck, Englemann spruce top; rosewood fingerboard, black gig bag case.
This is a nicely made and comparatively affordable modern re-creation of the classic Knutsen/Dyer Symphony Harp Guitar, often considered the finest vintage instrument of its type ever built. The Tonedevil S-12 follows the general pattern of the 1900-era Knutsen design with a modern clean look and a very thin satin finish. All play and harp strings are held by enclosed geared tuners and there are clear flamenco-style tap plates on both lower bouts for percussive effects. This one has been adapted for amplified use with dual magnetic pickups for the play and harp strings, coupled with the original under bridge piezo system all wired to two endpin jacks.
The company describes this model thusly: "The S-12 is the very first U.S.A. made, all solid wood, production line modern harp guitar. This instrument was designed to sound and play great. It was engineered to be light weight without compromising structural integrity or acoustic tone. Having carefully examined several early 1900's original Knutsen and Larson harp guitars, this design was modeled after these famous vintage classics. It is improved with some modern advancements including higher geared guitar tuners for easier tuning, adjustable truss rods, and CNC duplicated neck carving for precision and consistency. Without neglecting traditional construction methods a great sounding instrument was achieved with exceptional play-ability for today's professionals."
Overall length is 43 in. (109.2 cm.), 15 3/4 in. (40 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. Scale length is 25 1/2 in. (648 mm.). Width of nut is 1 13/16 in. (46 mm.).
This guitar shows signs of light use but no damage or repair, only the added electronics. It plays excellent and comes in the original custom Tonedevil gig bag with some literature from the company. This is an eminently practical and playable and unusually affordable modern 12-course harp guitar, an instrument still not fully appreciated even 130 or so years along! Overall Excellent Condition.
This is a nicely made and comparatively affordable modern re-creation of the classic Knutsen/Dyer Symphony Harp Guitar, often considered the finest vintage instrument of its type ever built. The Tonedevil S-12 follows the general pattern of the 1900-era Knutsen design with a modern clean look and a very thin satin finish. All play and harp strings are held by enclosed geared tuners and there are clear flamenco-style tap plates on both lower bouts for percussive effects. This one has been adapted for amplified use with dual magnetic pickups for the play and harp strings, coupled with the original under bridge piezo system all wired to two endpin jacks.
The company describes this model thusly: "The S-12 is the very first U.S.A. made, all solid wood, production line modern harp guitar. This instrument was designed to sound and play great. It was engineered to be light weight without compromising structural integrity or acoustic tone. Having carefully examined several early 1900's original Knutsen and Larson harp guitars, this design was modeled after these famous vintage classics. It is improved with some modern advancements including higher geared guitar tuners for easier tuning, adjustable truss rods, and CNC duplicated neck carving for precision and consistency. Without neglecting traditional construction methods a great sounding instrument was achieved with exceptional play-ability for today's professionals."
Overall length is 43 in. (109.2 cm.), 15 3/4 in. (40 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. Scale length is 25 1/2 in. (648 mm.). Width of nut is 1 13/16 in. (46 mm.).
This guitar shows signs of light use but no damage or repair, only the added electronics. It plays excellent and comes in the original custom Tonedevil gig bag with some literature from the company. This is an eminently practical and playable and unusually affordable modern 12-course harp guitar, an instrument still not fully appreciated even 130 or so years along! Overall Excellent Condition.