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Tremolo bridge for guitars

US4768415A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 13, 1987
Grant dateSep 6, 1988
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10D3/153
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A tremolo bridge for an electric guitar has a fine tuning mechanism installed thereon. Fine tuning screw heads 43 have coplanar top surfaces 44 which do not rise or fall as tuning is effected. When actuated, heads 43 move screws 47 vertically to act on strings 29 through string securing levers 35. With this structure, the tuning heads form an essentially flat surface providing a seat or rest for the hand or forearm of the guitarist.

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