Abstract: An adjustable saddle mechanism for a guitar string comprises upper and lower saddle elements. A compound lever system is provided to lock the saddle elements in any one of an infinite number of positions.
Abstract: A standard guitar or bass guitar, and method, in which a combination worm wheel and ratchet wheel is combined with a combination worm element and pawl element. The result is highly efficient coarse tuning and fine tuning of a guitar string. In accordance with another invention, an adjustable saddle mechanism is provided for a guitar string. It comprises upper and lower saddle elements. A compound lever system is provided to lock the saddle elements in any one of an infinite number of positions.