Music – Instruments – Stringed
Patent
1983-06-06
1986-01-07
Fuller, Benjamin R.
Music
Instruments
Stringed
84205, 84312R, G10D 314
Patent
active
045627665
ABSTRACT:
A stringed musical instrument has separate members commonly mounted at the head of the instrument for providing individual support and adjustment for each of the strings. Each fastening and tuning member comprises an elongated support piece carrying a clamping member that engages and clamps the string. The clamping member comprises a lever member releasably moved to a locked position for providing positive engagement with the string. The tension in the string is adjusted for tuning purposes by longitudinally displacing the elongated support piece.
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