Stringed musical instrument

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2005-12-06

2005-12-06

Hsieh, Shih-Yung (Department: 2837)

Music

Instruments

Stringed

C084S31200P, C084S313000, C084S29700S, C084S298000, C084S299000, C084S304000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06972360

ABSTRACT:
A stringed musical instrument includes a surfboard shaped body with strings on top. The strings have first ends attached to tuners under the body adjacent a first end, and second ends attached to a fixed anchor on top of the body adjacent a second end. A pitch changer comprised of an eccentric cam on an axle is positioned on a played string. A lever connected to the axle is provided for rotating the cam to adjust the tension on the string. A second embodiment is comprised of a body with tuners and a pitch changer adjacent the same end of the body. A third embodiment includes a combined tuner and pitch changer comprised of hinged arms with first ends pivoted on an axle. The strings are attached to intermediate positions on the arms. Screws are positioned against second ends of the arms for adjusting the tension on the strings.

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