Abstract: A tuning apparatus. A button and a first bracket and a second bracket. A worm gear operatively coupled to the button. The worm gear positioned between the first bracket and the second bracket. A spur gear enmeshed with the worm gear, such that rotating the worm gear rotates the spur gear about an axis perpendicular to the worm gear. A spring post operatively coupled to the spur gear such that rotating the spur gear rotates the string post about the axis perpendicular to the worm gear.

Abstract: An improved adjustable stringed instrument apparatus, hereafter known as ‘support’, ‘instrument support’ or ‘guitar support’, that supports the instrument in playing position while the user is in the sitting position. The support attaches to the instrument using magnets and rests on the user's leg. It utilizes a flexible leg support means connected to a magnetic attachment means, also referred to as the magnet housing, at one end and an adjustable rigid support with hinged pivoting magnet housing on the opposing end. Three discrete mechanisms on the support allow for vertical, horizontal, and angular adjustments of the instrument. The support's design allows it to be easily attached, removed, collapsed, and stored with no detrimental effects to the instrument. It also allows the support to be securely attached to a variety of imperfect surfaces.

Abstract: An improved adjustable stringed instrument apparatus, hereafter known as ‘support’, ‘instrument support’ or ‘guitar support’, that supports the instrument in playing position while the user is in the sitting position. The support attaches to the instrument using magnets and rests on the user's leg. It utilizes a flexible leg support means connected to a magnetic attachment means, also referred to as the magnet housing, at one end and an adjustable rigid support with hinged pivoting magnet housing on the opposing end. Three discrete mechanisms on the support allow for vertical, horizontal, and angular adjustments of the instrument. The support's design allows it to be easily attached, removed, collapsed, and stored with no detrimental effects to the instrument. It also allows the support to be securely attached to a variety of imperfect surfaces.