Tuning device

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1985-07-29

1986-12-02

Franklin, Lawrence R.

Music

Instruments

Stringed

84304, G10D 314

Patent

active

046256148

ABSTRACT:
An improved tuning device for a string of a musical instrument includes a string post having an opening at one end to receive the string. In order to tune the string, a worm and pinion are manually actuated to rotate the string post. In accordance with a feature of the invention, a passage extends axially through the pinion and at least part way through the string post. In one embodiment of the invention, a clamp is provided in the passage to grip the string. In another embodiment of the invention, the string itself is pulled through the passage. In both embodiments of the invention, the string is manually pulled taut before actuating the worm and pinion to rotate the string post and tune the string. This enables the string to be quickly and easily tuned by turning the string post through less than one revolution. Since the string post is turned through less than one revolution, less than one complete turn or coil of the string is wrapped around the string post.

REFERENCES:
patent: 542157 (1895-07-01), Gosse
patent: 1443486 (1923-01-01), Lindstrom
patent: 4213370 (1980-07-01), Jones

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