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OwnerDean Bowesinventor
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The present invention relates to a universal guitar nut system that integrates multiple pickup technologies, AI-driven signal processing, sustain enhancement, and note-bending capabilities into a single modular assembly. The system captures string vibrations directly at the nut, enabling acoustic-like and electric tonal output independent of bridge pickups or body resonance. It supports piezoelectric, magnetic, optical, and future sensing technologies, providing flexible signal routing via wired or wireless outputs. AI modules analyze performance in real-time, dynamically shaping tone, sustain, and harmonic response. A piezo-actuated sustainer provides controlled string vibration for infinite sustain, while integrated note-bender functionality allows pitch modulation directly at the nut. The system is compatible with standard and Floyd Rose-equipped guitars, requiring no structural modifications, offering musicians enhanced tonal versatility, expressive control, and seamless integration with modern digital workflows.
A universal guitar nut assembly comprising:
A method for capturing, processing, and modulating guitar string vibrations, comprising:
3—The nut assembly of claim 1, wherein the pickup system is modular and supports multiple sensor types, including piezoelectric, magnetic, and optical.
4—The nut assembly of claim 1, wherein the sustain mechanism includes fundamental, harmonic, or AI-adaptive modes.
5—The nut assembly of claim 1, wherein the control system incorporates toggle switches, touch sensors, or multi-function buttons for dynamic user control.
6—The nut assembly of claim 1, wherein the output interface includes wired, wireless, or hybrid connections.
7—The method of claim 2, wherein adaptive tone shaping is responsive to user-specific playing behavior and real-time performance dynamics.
8—The nut assembly of claim 1, wherein the nut is constructed from natural or synthetic materials, including bone, TUSQ, carbon fiber, metals, or composites.
9—The method of claim 2, wherein note bending or pitch modulation is automated, AI-controlled, or manually operated.
10—The nut assembly of claim 1, wherein the system is retrofit-installable in existing guitars, including both traditional nuts and Floyd Rose locking nuts, without permanent modification.
11—The nut assembly of claim 1, wherein in one embodiment, the system is implemented on a Floyd Rose locking nut, incorporating principles from prior piezo pickup systems adapted for locking nut configurations.
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