Automatic tuning floating bridge for electric stringed instruments
US9536505B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10H2210/191
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method, computer program product, and system for automatically tuning a stringed instrument. An initial height of a first string of an instrument having a plurality of strings and a floating bridge is determined. The height of the plurality of strings is determined using a bridge sensor. The floating bridge is locked. A frequency of the first string is analyzed. In response to determining the frequency of the first string does not match a predetermined frequency, a tuning peg servo motor to adjust a tuning peg, thereby adjusting a string tension of the first string. The one or more bridge servo motors adjusts a spring tension until the spring tension of the one or more springs equals the string tension of the first string. In response to determining the first string is tuned, the floating bridge is unlocked.
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