Device for positioning an acoustic accessory inside a stringed musical instrument and method of use
US9396707B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D3/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device is disclosed for positioning an acoustic accessory inside a stringed musical instrument. The stringed musical instrument includes a body having a soundboard, a back, sides, and an internal cavity, the soundboard having a sound hole surrounded by an edge area. The device includes an arm which connects to the edge area, and which also connects to the acoustic accessory. The arm is movable so that the acoustic accessory can be positioned to a desired location inside the internal cavity. The acoustic accessory and its position change the sound produced by the stringed musical instrument.
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