Bridge for stringed instruments

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1986-03-14

1987-05-26

Gellner, Michael L.

Music

Instruments

Stringed

G01D 304

Patent

active

046675590

ABSTRACT:
An improved bridge for stringed instrument comprising a single, integral bridge body having a bridge crown formed of two alternating sections. The first section comprises the string support column with a groove at the top thereof for positioning the strings of the instrument at appropriate levels above the fingerboard. The second section of the crown comprises a (i) fluted portion and (ii) contiguous web support member disposed between two adjacent string support columns. Improved transfer of vibrational energy from the strings of the instrument occurs through the string support columns which have longer grooves providing for increased string contact. The intermediate fluted portion and web operate to more effectively transfer vibrational energy toward the base of the bridge for transfer into the resonating body of the instrument.

REFERENCES:
patent: 642416 (1900-01-01), Beetem
patent: 1783117 (1930-11-01), Gosparlin
patent: 1852509 (1932-04-01), Dolan
patent: 2343384 (1944-03-01), McDonald
patent: 2446267 (1948-08-01), Gahn

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