Stringed musical instrument for generating sound from two sound boards on opposite sides of the instrument and a method of construction

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9978346
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15659438

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A stringed musical instrument and method of constructing a stringed musical instrument, having a body with a hollow or semi-hollow interior, a front and rear sound board disposed on opposite sides of the hollow interior, a single set of strings and a dual bridge and saddle assembly extending between the front and rear sound board with the dual bridge and saddle assembly including a first bridge and saddle mounted upon the front sound board, a second bridge and saddle mounted upon the rear sound board and with said single set of strings being strung such that the single set of strings interconnect the first bridge and front sound board to the second bridge and rear sound board through the interior body of the musical instrument for generating sound from each sound board respectively.

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OBERG ROBERT LSYOSSET NY 11791-4110

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Oberg, Robert L Syosset, US 6 9

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