Lightweight body construction for stringed musical instruments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11170743
APP PUB NO 20200193944A1
SERIAL NO

16800054

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A musical instrument includes a softwood core and an opening formed in the softwood core. The softwood core is formed by combining a plurality of softwood boards. A hardwood plug is disposed in the opening of the softwood core. A first hardwood plate is disposed over a first surface of the softwood core. A second hardwood plate is disposed over a second surface of the softwood core. The hardwood plug extends from the first hardwood plate to the second hardwood plate. The softwood core, first hardwood plate, and second hardwood plate are cut into an instrument body. An instrument neck is attached to the instrument body. A bridge is attached to the hardwood plug using a screw or other fastener extending through the bridge and into the hardwood plug. An opening is formed through the hardwood plug. A string is disposed through the opening of the hardwood plug.

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FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION17600 NORTH PERIMETER DRIVE SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE AS 85255

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hurst, Joshua D Nashville, US 10 16
Shaw, Timothy P Hendersonville, US 22 128

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