Violin, kit and method of making same
US4304164A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 1979 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D1/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of making a violin including forming the body, neck, sound post and backplate as a unitary structure from a single piece of material such as wood. The fingerboard, shim and nut is also formed as a single piece. The top plate, bridge, tailpiece and peg structure are separately provided and assembled with the body-neck and fingerboard members in a simple and inexpensive instrument. A kit with components thus formed is disclosed.
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