Abstract: The present invention contemplates a variety of methods, systems, and apparatuses for Nodal Fret Wire. Nodal Fret Wire is an enhancement to traditional fret wire that allows the creation of a node at any fret-string intersection on a stringed instrument when used in conjunction with a Node Creation Device. A Node Creation Device holds down a musical instrument string directly adjacent to and behind a Nodal Fret Wire. Mutually connecting parts on the Node Creation Device and the Nodal Fret Wire secure the Node Creation Device to the Nodal Fret Wire. The Node Creation Device pushes the musical instrument string down into contact with the crown of the Nodal Fret Wire. This contact creates a node, which a player of the musical instrument uses to form musical notes.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a variety of methods, systems, techniques, and apparatuses for creating a point protection device. The point protection device attaches at the tip of a point that is sharp, rough, or otherwise likely to cause harm or damage. The point protection device prevents the point or tip from causing physical damage or pain by eliminating its ability to puncture or scratch skin. Additionally, the point protection device prevents the point from damaging material or surfaces with which the point may come in contact. The point protection device can also be used for ornamentation and allows for variations in point diameters.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple fret variable string capotasto implementing a trigger per string/fret location paradigm as well as triggers that adjust for the variable thickness and distance of the strings from the neck and/or device of the present invention.