String lock mechanism for musical instruments

Details String lock mechanism for musical instruments String lock mechanism for musical instruments

1984-06-19

1985-05-21

Franklin, Lawrence R.

Music

Instruments

Stringed

84214, G10D 312

Patent

active

045178747

ABSTRACT:
An electric guitar is provided with a string clamping mechanism comprised of a planar base plate and one or more planar top members for clamping the strings between the base plate and top members. The clamp is secured to the guitar on an inclined surface between the top of the neck and the head of the guitar and is of shallow design to avoid interference with the playing of the guitar. A separate nut is provided which may be filed to achieve the desired string clearance at the first fret. The configuration of the clamp is such that the strings will provide a force which tilts the top members forward and down at the front edge to provide improved clamping action. The simple design facilitates the provision of truss rod adjustment at the top of the neck of the guitar.

REFERENCES:
patent: 509414 (1893-11-01), Weber
patent: 4074606 (1978-02-01), Fender
patent: 4171661 (1979-10-01), Rose
patent: 4457201 (1984-07-01), Storey
patent: 4475432 (1984-10-01), Stroh

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