Distributed load soundboard system
US5469770A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D3/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A soundboard apparatus for a stringed musical instrument includes a soundboard having first and second side surfaces, a bridge coupled to the first side surface of the soundboard for securing a plurality of strings to the soundboard, and a plurality of braces coupled to the second side surface of the soundboard. The plurality of braces are configured to intersect at a point located directly below the bridge to strengthen the soundboard adjacent the bridge. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of braces are mirror symmetrical about an axis of symmetry extending through the bridge. An adjustable locking apparatus is also provided for securing a neck to a body of a stringed musical instrument. The locking apparatus includes a first track member located on the neck, and a second track member located on the body. The second track member is formed to slidably engage the first track member to align the neck in a selected position relative to the body. The apparatus also includes a fastener for holding the first and second track members in the selected position to secure the neck relative to the body and a fastener to allow tightening of the track members.
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