Space Efficient Stand-Up Stringed Instrument
OwnerEvan Mellichampeinventor
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Abstract
A space efficient stand-up double bass is discussed herein may be directed to an instrument that provides for a compact size format while still enabling a stringed instrument capable of delivering low-end bass notes. The compact bass includes a narrow body (along a y-axis) as compared to a conventional double-bass. The narrow body provides for a more lightweight double bass that is better suited for transport and travel. Further, the narrow body improves the novel narrow body's ability to amplify the sounds of the double bass because conventional width double causes problematic amplified feedback through an electronic transducer such as a pickup system or microphone. The narrow-bodied double bass does not exhibit this same feedback issue.
Claims20
A stand-up bass instrument, comprising:
- a body having a narrow profile configured to anchor first ends of a set of strings at a tail end;
- a neck having a first end and a second end such that the first end is removably secured to the body in a position adjacent to the set of strings;
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- a head end coupled to the second end of the neck and configured to anchor second ends the set of strings;
- wherein the neck is configured to be adjustable when secured to the body via an adjustment mechanism that alters a position of the neck when adjusted.
A stringed instrument, comprising:
- a body having a narrow profile configured to anchor first ends of a set of strings at a tail end;
- a neck having a first end and a second end such that the first end is removably secured to the body in a position adjacent to the set of strings;
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- a head end coupled to the second end of the neck and configured to anchor second ends the set of strings;
- wherein the neck is configured to be adjustable when secured to the body via an adjustment mechanism that alters a position of the neck when adjusted.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.