Abstract: An apparatus for supporting of one or more musical instruments and preventing damage thereto as well as providing gentle heating thereof during non-usage. The apparatus includes multiple spacing means for maintaining a clear air flow channel between the instrument and the mounting peg to facilitate even heating of the instrument. The device includes a plurality of apertures for facilitating heat flow into contact with the instrument and a plurality of mounting locations upon a rotatable base for facilitating positioning of more than one instrument with respect thereto. A device is also included for introducing moisture into the warm air flow for the even heating and the maintenance of a moist condition of a held musical instrument to maintain tonal qualities thereof. A clip retaining device is included for holding the spacing devices when not in use.The apparatus is usable for supporting many different types of musical instruments, in particular woodwinds, by utilizing a single universally usable peg.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 14, 1992
Date of Patent:
October 19, 1993
Assignees:
Mobile Music, Gary Smith, Joseph Stefano