Guitar string tuning and anchor system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9190032
APP PUB NO 20150294651A1
SERIAL NO

14249543

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An apparatus for securing one end of a guitar string to a guitar is disclosed. The apparatus includes a mount adapted to be secured to and extend upwardly from the bridge of the guitar, and where the mount defines a pivot axis above the bridge of the guitar. The apparatus also can include a string holder pivotally connected to the mount at the pivot axis, the string holder comprising an anchor to securely hold the end of the guitar string, the string holder having a first end and a second end, the first end positioning the guitar string below the saddle height of the bridge. Additionally, the apparatus can include a position adjuster operatively connected to the mount and the string holder, where the position adjuster can be used for adjusting the pivot angle of the string holder to adjust tension on the guitar string.

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HANKSCRAFT INC300 WENGEL DRIVE P O BOX 190 REEDSBURG WI 53959

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Heuss, David M Lake Mills, US 5 18

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