Sensor array for a musical instrument

Details Sensor array for a musical instrument Sensor array for a musical instrument

2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Donovan, Lincoln (Department: 2837)

Music

Instruments

Electrical musical tone generation

C084S726000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10738285

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a sensor array for detecting vibrations from a hollow-bodied musical instrument and converting the vibrations into electrical signals for amplification. The sensor array includes a plurality of sensors connected in series including a string sensor disposed under the strings of the musical instrument and at least one body sensor attached to the soundboard of the musical instrument.

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