Picks for stringed instruments

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1987-07-06

1988-12-13

Franklin, Lawrence R.

Music

Instruments

Stringed

G10D 316

Patent

active

047902272

ABSTRACT:
The invention is an improvement in picks for stringed instruments whereby the pick has multiple edges which displace the string of the instrument by multiple impacts for each stroke thereof. The multiple impacts result in a revibration of the string which increases the harmonic content of the produced sound and creates a sound which is unique and different from that of a standard pick. The sound has a higher treble, is clearer with higher overtones, and provides a higher pitch than picks of the prior art. The pick consists of a center element central between two outer elements with the center element slightly longer than the outer elements, thereby giving the pick multiple edges. This arrangement permits the pick to be equally functional in both the upstroke and the downstroke.

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patent: 3304826 (1967-02-01), Caron
patent: 4248128 (1981-02-01), Des Gaines
patent: 4398444 (1983-08-01), Walker

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