Music – Instruments – Stringed
Reexamination Certificate
2010-07-15
2011-12-06
Lockett, Kimberly (Department: 2832)
Music
Instruments
Stringed
Reexamination Certificate
active
08071868
ABSTRACT:
A vibrato mounting apparatus for mounting a vibrato device, such as a Bigsby Vibrato, to an electric guitar without making changes to the guitar body is herein disclosed. The vibrato device replaces the stop tailpiece of the guitar leaving available mounting holes for the mounting apparatus. The vibrato device is then mounted to the apparatus without the need to alter the guitar by drilling holes. The mounting apparatus locates the vibrato device on the guitar in a manner to maintain the critical bend angle of the guitar strings over the bridge. With a minimalist profile, the mounting apparatus is essentially concealed from view and presents a small burden in weight to the guitar. An alternative embodiment provides a method for mounting the apparatus so as to preserve the design string dynamics.
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Lambelet, Jr. Lawrence
Lockett Kimberly
U.E. Corp.
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