Capotasto

Details Capotasto Capotasto

1977-12-05

1979-09-25

Hix, L. T.

Music

Instruments

Stringed

G10D 304

Patent

active

041686489

ABSTRACT:
An open capotasto essentially comprising a substantially U-shaped, metallic bracket, one leg of which is provided with a string depressor cushion or pad and the other leg of which with a clamping or tightening device. Both legs of the bracket can be resiliently spread away from one another. One of the legs and part of the yoke of the bracket are surrounded by a sleeve formed of compressible material and forming the string depressor cushion or pad. At the region of the yoke this sleeve possesses a projection or extension which protrudes in the direction of the clamping or tightening device, the latter of which is effective in its clamping action through such projection. The clamping device can be in the form of an eccentric or clamping lever.

REFERENCES:
patent: 390612 (1888-10-01), Moffat
patent: 4048894 (1977-09-01), Myerson

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