Variable tensioning mechanism for drum head

Details Variable tensioning mechanism for drum head Variable tensioning mechanism for drum head

1986-08-18

1987-12-01

Franklin, Lawrence R.

Music

Instruments

Drums

84411A, 84421, G10D 1302

Patent

active

047096136

ABSTRACT:
A head tensioning mechanism (10) for varying the tension on a drum head (14) during play is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the head tensioning mechanism (10) incorporates a pair of paddles (52) extending along opposite sides of the drum body (28) such that the paddles (52) may be squeezed between the legs of the player for variably adjusting the head tension in response to the squeezing pressure applied by the player. A device for supporting the drum in an upright position and incorporating a treadle (82) for operating the variable head tensioning mechanism (10) in response to foot pressure is also disclosed.

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