Modular bridge for stringed musical instrument
US7855330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D3/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A stringed musical instrument employs string tensioners to support and apply tension to corresponding musical strings. Each musical string is supported by one string tensioner, and each of the string tensioners is linearly movable independent of others of the string tensioners. Further, an adjustment mechanism is provided for selectively linearly moving each string tensioner. In a preferred embodiment, an effective playing length of each string is defined between the associated string tensioner and the nut of the instrument. As such, individual linear adjustment of the string tensioners enables the user to vary the playing length of the associated musical string. In other embodiments, a string tensioner is provided that supports a musical string from a position on a side of the string opposite the associated musical instrument surface.
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