Stringed musical instrument
US7482519B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D3/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to a stringed musical instrument comprising a hollow body with a top having a first opening or openings, a bottom and sides, one or more strings held in tension over said body, a bridge supporting the strings and positioned on the top adjacent the first opening or openings, a diaphragm resonator provided inside the hollow body and connected to the top below and surrounding the first opening or openings, and at least one second opening. According to the invention the bridge is suspended to the body and connected to the diaphragm resonator such that the vibration of the strings passes through the bridge to the diaphragm resonator.
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