Adjustable Zero Fret and Method of Use on a Stringed Instrument

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14715365

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An apparatus and method of varying the tonal aspects of a string instrument such as an acoustic or electric guitar is disclosed. The apparatus and method employing a unique zero fret assembly. The zero fret assembly includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion is configured to connect with a fret board, headstock or body of an instrument. 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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WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS COLLATERAL AGENT50 SOUTH SIXTH STREET SUITE 1290 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402

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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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