Abstract: An electrical pickup device for a stringed musical instrument having ferromagnetic strings comprises a pair of superposed coaxial bobbins, each axially wound with a coil having its axis perpendicular to the instrument strings. An integral plate of magnetic material is provided comprising a base disposed between the two bobbins perpendicular to the coil axis and two side walls extending upwardly and perpendicularly from the base to at least immediately below the top face of the upper bobbin. A plurality of rod-like permanent magnets extend through at least the upper coil parallel to the axis thereof and contact the base of the integral plate and the magnets have like polarities at the tops thereof.

Abstract: A trapezohedral insert converts a parallelipiped transparent plastic container into an effective merchandise display. Merchandise is held in the insert, easily inserted into the container with a minimum of expense for support material and labor.

Abstract: A simple adjustable mount is insertable in the soundhole of a stringed musical instrument where it supports itself without damage to the instrument. The mounted pickup is adjustable on the mount for desired position.

Abstract: An electric pickup for a lute-type musical instrument such as a guitar, has generally circular axial adjustment openings with internal wrench flats in unhardened steel or iron pole pieces. Two bar-type permanent magnets are disposed with like polarities adjacent and straddling one end of the pole pieces. A keeper of steel or the like bridges the permanent magnets.