Nanohedron wrote:an seanduine wrote:He´s not clear, but I think that one is a very old Symphonic Bass Harp Guitar. . .the free bass strings extend down past the second tone hole. Clearly not a ´Larson´ style Harp Guitar.
¨Nanohedron¨ wrote:Well, I wish we could find out more, because I don't see free strings; I wonder if they could be inside the body, but that doesn't sound practical for a number of reasons.
Here is a continuation of the story on this strange beast. The player is indeed Stephen Bennet, an extremely talented guitarist and player of what are called Harp Guitars. He very kindly pointed me to Gregg Miner and his marvelous Museum,
http://www.minermusic.com/ Mr. Miner pointed me to this page:
http://minermusic.com/inst_list.htm The one we were seeking is in the ¨Flat Top, Extended Base¨ sub-family. It is by Charles Stumcke, Boston, 1853. Gregg Miner tells me he also has a Scherr, by Emilius Scherr, the patent holder, built c. 1937, Philadelphia. WARNING: This rabbit-hole is enormous and has fantastic photographs! You have been Warned!
Bob
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