Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving the decibel level decay characteristics of excited strings for stringed musical instruments.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving the decibel level decay characteristics of excited strings for stringed musical instruments.

Abstract: Disclosed are substances and methods of cleaning musical instruments which are capable of abrading or removing dirt and grime from instrument surfaces or cracks. In one embodiment, the substance comprises a plastic flexible material mixed with at least one abrasive material. In one method of use: (1) a lubricant (such as a water/detergent solution) is gently sprayed on to a small area on the surface of a musical instrument; (2) the substance is, with light to medium pressure, rubbed across the lubricated surface multiple times until the area is visibly clean or smooth to the touch; and (3) steps one and two are repeated until the whole instrument is cleaned or smoothed.

Abstract: A pick that may have: a first layer or core that is configured with a first color; a second layer or coating configured with a second color; and, wherein said second color visually contrasts with the first color. Operably, the coating or second layer may be abraded whenever the pick is used to flick a guitar string whereby the coating or second layer erodes to expose the first color of the core or first layer. A musician may identify that the pick is worn out via seeing the first color showing through from underneath the coating or second layers.

Abstract: A method of protecting musical instrument strings comprising the steps of applying a fluorochemical acrylate polymer coating carried in a hydrofluoroether solvent to the strings of a musical instrument, so as to leave a low surface energy film covering the strings at a thickness of less than one micron which is resistant to oils and dirt, and provides virtually no interference with the sound generating properties of the string. The polymer coating is non-toxic, non-ozone depleting, non-flammable and contains not volatile organic compounds. The polymer is insoluble in solvents including heptane, toluene and water, however it is soluble in fluorinated solvents.

Abstract: This invention relates to a musical instrument case with a built-in tuner. The tuner gives a musician the ability to tune their instrument quickly without the need to carry a separate tuner or look for their tuner elsewhere.