Music – Instruments – Stringed
Patent
1987-04-13
1988-09-06
Franklin, Lawrence R.
Music
Instruments
Stringed
84267, 84297R, 84312R, 84313, G10D 304
Patent
active
047684151
ABSTRACT:
A tremolo bridge for an electric guitar has a fine tuning mechanism installed thereon. Fine tuning screw heads 43 have coplanar top surfaces 44 which do not rise or fall as tuning is effected. When actuated, heads 43 move screws 47 vertically to act on strings 29 through string securing levers 35. With this structure, the tuning heads form an essentially flat surface providing a seat or rest for the hand or forearm of the guitarist.
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patent: 4608905 (1986-09-01), Takabayashi
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Carruthers John
Gressett, Jr. Charles A.
Page John F.
Smith Daniel J.
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Franklin Lawrence R.
Gausewitz Richard L.
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