Music – Instruments – Electrical musical tone generation
Patent
1998-05-04
1999-11-23
Donels, Jeffrey
Music
Instruments
Electrical musical tone generation
84293, G10H 118, G10H 312
Patent
active
059904119
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatuses for utilizing switches on the back of the neck of a musical instrument are provided. Multiple switches may be positioned along the length of the back of the neck of a musical instrument to produce tones to accompany the musical instrument. The pitch of the tones generated by activation of the switches may vary depending upon the position of the switches along the back of the neck of the musical instrument. With embodiments of the invention, a musician is able to play both music for an electric guitar and music for a bass guitar at the same time.
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Donels Jeffrey
Kellar Bass Systems
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