Music – Instruments – Stringed
Patent
1983-01-13
1985-04-23
Franklin, Lawrence R.
Music
Instruments
Stringed
84297R, 84312R, G10D 312
Patent
active
045122326
ABSTRACT:
A tremolo tailpiece and bridge device for use with a guitar or similar stringed instrument includes a plurality of string anchors, forming the tailpiece, to which the lower ends of the strings of the instrument are attached, and an associated bridge unit located ahead of the tailpiece in the direction toward the instrument neck. Both the string anchors and the bridge are rotatable about axes extending transversely of the strings. A tremolo arm operable by the player is connected with the string anchors for rotating them back and forth in unison to obtain a tremolo effect, and the bridge unit is drivingly connected with the string anchors or tremolo arm so that it is rotated back and forth in synchronism with the motion of the string anchors, thereby avoiding any tendency of the strings to move relative to the bridge. The plurality of string anchors may be provided by a single one-piece rotatable bar or by a plurality of string engaging members rotatably received by a common shaft and operated by a transversely extending member through fine tuning screws.
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