US3657462A
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Stringed musical instrument adapted for interchangeable bodies
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-09
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Granted: 1972-04-18
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Expires: 1990-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A stringed musical instrument such as a guitar wherein the neck assembly is extended to include the bridge and tailpiece, and the body of the instrument and neck assembly are detachable. The end region of the neck assembly supporting tailpiece is made in the form of a U and a cutout region at the rear of the body is adapted to receive the cutout region to form a tongue and groove structural joint between the neck assembly and body of the instrument.
Inventors
- 👤 Greg D Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:01
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D1/00; G10D1/04; G10D1/05; G10D1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A stringed musical instrument comprising: an elongated arm; a tailpiece rigidly attached to one end of said arm and including means for fixedly supporting strings at one end of said instrument; a headpiece rigidly attached to the opposite end of said elongated arm and including means for adjustably supporting strings at an opposite end of said instrument; a plurality of strings supported by and between said headpiece and tailpiece; at least one electrical pickup attached to said arm and positioned under said strings; body attachment means comprising a U-shaped end region of said elongated arm adjacent said tailpiece forming a groove corresponding in width with said end region and adapted to receive a mating tongue of a stringed musical instrument body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A stringed musical instrument comprising: an elongated arm; a tailpiece rigidly attached to one end of said arm and including means for fixedly supporting strings at one end of said instrument; a headpiece rigidly attached to the opposite end of said elongated arm and including means for adjustably supporting strings at an opposite end of said instrument; a plurality of strings supported by and between said headpiece and tailpiece; at least one electrical pickup attached to said arm and positioned under said strings; body attachment means comprising a U-shaped end region of said elongated arm adjacent said tailpiece forming a groove corresponding in width with said end region and adapted to receive a mating tongue of a stringed musical instrument body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A stringed instrument as set forth in claim 1 further comprising a said musical instrument body having a said tongue region adapted to interlock with said ''''U'''' shaped groove of said body attachment means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A stringed musical instrument as set forth in claim 2 wherein said musical instrument body includes an elongated recess adapted to laterally support said neck assembly and further comprises locking means for securing said elongated arm in said recess.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-04-18 | 1975-10-18 | 1976-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-18 | 1979-10-18 | 1980-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-18 | 1983-10-18 | 1984-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |