Music – Instruments – Stringed
Patent
1990-10-31
1993-03-30
Gellner, Michael L.
Music
Instruments
Stringed
84304, 84312R, 84313, 84457, G10D 304
Patent
active
051986019
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus, such as a stringed musical instrument, is provided with at least one free-to-vibrate portion tightly coupled to a vibrating object. A member forming the free-to-vibrate is tuned to at least one specific resonant frequency related to the vibrating object. In a guitar the bridge assembly can include the free-to-vibrate portion. The bridge assembly can be a fulcrum tremolo with individual intonation modules each having a free-to-vibrate portion.
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Bierman Jordan B.
Blankenship Howard B.
Gellner Michael L.
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