Music – Instruments – Stringed
Patent
1987-11-06
1988-12-27
Hix, L. T.
Music
Instruments
Stringed
G10D 300
Patent
active
047932333
ABSTRACT:
A device for altering the coupling of the strings of a hollow-bodied stringed musical instrument includes a rigid member mounted within the instrument body and a mode changing mechanism for selectively connecting the bridge of the instrument with the rigid member or with the instrument soundboard. When connected with the rigid member, the bridge transfers acoustic energy from the instrument strings thereto to produce a solid body sound. When the bridge is connected with the soundboard, acoustic energy from the strings produces a hollow body sound.
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Brown Brian W.
Hix L. T,.
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