Adjustable Zero Fret and Method of Use on a Stringed Instrument

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20140216230A1
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14092181

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An apparatus and method of varying the tonal aspects of a string instrument such as an acoustic or electric guitar which is commonly provided with a body and a fret board on the instrument's neck. The apparatus includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion is configured to connect with the fret board and to provide a base for the upper portion, The upper portion is configured to engage the lower portion. The upper portion is also configured to receive and support an instrument's strings. The upper portion is selectively movable relative to the lower portion by an operator to change the tonal nature of the instrument.

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GIBSON BRANDS INC309 PLUS PARK BOULEVARD NASHVILLE TN 37217

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Frensley, John Steve Lebanon, US 3 3
Johns, Frank Hermitage, US 8 14
Mathews, George Mt Juliet, US 4 10

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