(19)
(11) EP 1 109 148 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
17.12.2003 Bulletin 2003/51

(43) Date of publication A2:
20.06.2001 Bulletin 2001/25

(21) Application number: 00126664.2

(22) Date of filing: 05.12.2000
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: G10D 3/12
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 15.12.1999 IT PD990288

(71) Applicant: Gaudino, Carmelo
35100 Padova (IT)

(72) Inventor:
  • Gaudino, Carmelo
    35100 Padova (IT)

(74) Representative: Gustorf, Gerhard, Dipl.-Ing. 
Patentanwalt, Bachstrasse 6 A
84036 Landshut
84036 Landshut (DE)

   


(54) Musical instruments with modified string connection and path


(57) The invention concerns string instruments which, besides the known parts, are provided with new deviators (8) located respectively between the capo tasto (2) and the string tensioning mechanisms (7) and between the bridge (4) and the seat where the strings (1) are fixed onto the belly, modifying the path of each string(1) so that the sections of free string are aligned and differently inclined. Besides a new tailpiece, a wedge-shaped element (10) is contemplated, suitable for being inserted in the extra space in a hole for the string (1) obtained on the peg. After said peg has been turned by at least 180°, the tensioned string goes into position between the end of the string (1) and said wedge (10), in such a way as to compress and open both the string (1) and the wedge (10), thus making the anchorage absolutely stable and achieving maximum reduction of the extra length of string.






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