The Sedgwick 'One Arm' Harp Guitar
 
The Sedgwick 'One Arm' harp guitar follows the style of Knutsen and the famous Dyer harp guitars made by the Larson brothers. The upper portion of the sound box is extended on the bass side, similar to a piano's soundboard. These instruments are truely custom made since no two are identical. The most common arrangment is to have 6 extra bass strings. This particular instrument has...
  • Soundboard: Sitka Spruce
  • Back and Sides: Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Rosette: Wooden
  • Bindings: Madagascar Rosewood
  • Fingerboard: Ebony 18 fret
  • Nut and Saddles: Bone
  • Tuners: Gold Gotoh
  • Finish: French polish
  • Case: Custom Padded Cover
  • Nut Width: 46mm / 1.81"
  • Scale Length: 648mm / 25.5”
  • Lower Bout Width: 381mm / 15"
Harp Guitar
Mahogany back
Soundboard
Headstock
Canto Bag
 

This harp guitar has figured Imbuya (Brazilian Walnut) back and sides. The Brazilian mahogany neck is also figured. There is a center strip on the back as well as purfling on the back and sides. The case was custom made by Calton Cases.
 
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