Apparatus and method for vibrating stringed musical instruments

A method for seasoning a stringed musical instrument having a bridge, which method comprises

• i) attaching to the bridge of the instrument a bridge cradle with a vibration generating device fitted to the bridge cradle, and
• ii) actuating the vibration generating device so as to generate vibrations within the instrument through the bridge cradle to simulate vibration produced within the instrument during normal play.

Apparatus for seasoning a stringed musical instrument having a bridge, the apparatus comprising:

• a vibration generator;
• and
• a vibration cradle attached to the vibration generator, the vibration cradle attachable in sufficient contact with the bridge of the musical instrument to permit the transfer of vibrations generated by the vibration generator into the body of the instrument.

Apparatus for seasoning a stringed instrument having a string bridge, the apparatus comprising:

• a vibration generator;
• and
• a bridge cradle fitted with the vibration generator, the bridge cradle detachably attachable to the bridge of the instrument so that vibrations from the vibration generator are transferred through the bridge cradle into the bridge when the bridge cradle is fitted thereto.