Tuning systems for stringed instruments

Details Tuning systems for stringed instruments Tuning systems for stringed instruments

1995-06-07

1998-02-10

Gellner, Michael L.

Music

Instruments

Stringed

84297R, 84312R, G10D 300

Patent

active

057171505

ABSTRACT:
A method of determining the length of one or more strings to be manufactured for use with a stringed instrument, such as a guitar, is provided. In accordance with the invention, a string is initially placed across and in contact with effective nut and bridge critical contact surfaces. The string is then tuned and while the string in its tuned condition, the length between the effective nut and bridge critical contact surfaces is determined. A compensation length, which represents a combined desired total distance beyond the effective nut and bridge critical contact surfaces, is added to the length between the nut and bridge critical contact surfaces so that an overall convergence length at which simultaneous harmonic and pitch tuning of the associated string can be obtained when the string is arranged in assembled position on a stringed instrument. In accordance with a method of manufacturing strings for use with stringed instruments, the steps of determining the length of the strings is carried out in accordance with the steps discussed above. The strings are then cut at the determined overall convergence length. Anchor elements, such as bullet-shaped members, may be affixed to the ends of the associated strings.

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