Abstract: The present invention offers a design, which enables selective use of portions of a microphone's diaphragm. The gold splattered surface of the diaphragm is divided into segments with enough distance between them so that they are not electrically connected to each other. A separate wire is connected to each segment. A user can select one of the segments or a combination of segments in order to change the frequency response and other sonic characteristics of the microphone to suite the sound source.

Abstract: The disclosed locking string-end for musical instruments is an elongated string-end which is attached to the string in half of its length. After passing the elongated string-end through holes in the bridge and the tuning post, the string is bent at the point it is attached to the string-end to about 90 degrees, forming a “T” shaped end with the top part of the “T” being longer than the diameter of the hole in the tuning peg, preventing the string from coming out of the tuning peg hole, thus locking the string in place for tuning.

Abstract: An electronic instrument comprising at least one receptacle which is configured to insertably receive interchangeable pickup assemblies and which is positioned relative to at least one suspended and taut vibrating element, and whereby the interchangeable pickup assembly is electrically connected and removably secured to the instrument's body via an electric contact.

Abstract: An electronic instrument comprising at least one receptacle which is configured to insertably receive interchangeable pickup assemblies and which is positioned relative to at least one suspended and taut vibrating element, and whereby the interchangeable pickup assembly is electrically connected and removably secured to the instrument's body via an electric contact.

Abstract: An electronic instrument comprising at least one receptacle which is configured to insertably receive interchangeable pickup assemblies and which is positioned relative to at least one suspended and taut vibrating element, and whereby the interchangeable pickup assembly is electrically connected and removably secured to the instrument's body via an electric contact.