Music – Instruments – Stringed
Patent
1986-06-10
1987-05-26
Franklin, Lawrence R.
Music
Instruments
Stringed
G10D 312
Patent
active
046675612
ABSTRACT:
A manual string lock for clamping the strings of a musical instrument adjacent the nut is disclosed. The string lock includes an adjustable clamping mechanism for accommodating strings of different diameters. A unique cam-shaped lever and wedge combination is provided to lock and release the strings. The levers are rotatably connected with the string lock base for rotation about a horizontally and longitudinally offset axis. The cam surface of each lever abuts against a corresponding wedge. Manual rotation of the levers to an overcenter position displaces the wedges longitudinally which in turn vertically displaces the clamping screw and block assemblies, whereby the strings of the instrument are clamped between the clamping blocks and the string lock base.
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Petschulat David J.
Storey David C.
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