Method of optimizing a guitar tremolo

Details Method of optimizing a guitar tremolo Method of optimizing a guitar tremolo

1999-01-11

2000-03-21

Nappi, Robert E.

Music

Instruments

Stringed

G10D 300

Patent

active

060405112

ABSTRACT:
A method of tuning a spring-loaded tremolo device, which substantially balances the stresses applied to a guitar system at rest and, which substantially balances the stresses applied to the guitar system when the tremolo device is operated is disclosed. The method begins by asymmetrically loading the tremolo device in a manner that counteracts the differing tensions applied to the guitar by the different guitar strings and, in part, the offset position of the tremolo control arm on the tremolo device's bridge plate. Then, the guitar is tuned to pitch by adjusting the guitar string tension by adjusting both the string tension tuners, which are typically provided on the headstock at the remote end of the guitar's neck, and the tension on the tremolo springs.

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