Abstract: A string instrument tailpiece may include a lever including a tailcord. The string instrument tailpiece may also include a base coupled to the lever along a pivot axis such that the lever is pivotable about the pivot axis. The tailcord may engage an endpin of a string instrument. The tailcord may be under an engaged-tension when the lever is in an engaged position and a release-tension when the lever is in a release position. The engaged-tension may be greater than the release-tension. The tailcord may also be disengageable from the endpin when under the release-tension.

Abstract: A banjo tailpiece body formed in one single piece and having a fixation member engaging behind two rear, adjacent head-stretching hooks so as to enable a fixation of the tailpiece to the banjo only by the tension of the banjo strings.

Abstract: A banjo tailpiece body formed in one single piece and having a fixation member engaging behind two rear, adjacent head-stretching hooks so as to enable a fixation of the tailpiece to the banjo only by the tension of the banjo strings.

Abstract: A particle generator for generating a speaker signal for a speaker channel in a multi-channel reproduction environment includes a position generator for providing a plurality of positions where the audio source is to occur, as well as a time generator for providing times of occurrence when the audio source is to occur, a time being associated with a position. Also, an individual pulse response generator for generating individual pulse response information for each position of the plurality of positions is provided. A combination pulse response is formed by a pulse response combiner for combining the individual pulse response information in accordance with the times of occurrence. This overall pulse response is finally used to adjust a filter with which the audio signal is finally filtered.

Abstract: A D-Tuner for mounting on the peghead of a banjo. The D-Tuner has keyed cam pegs, adjustable stops for limiting the extent of rotation of the cam pegs, and linear flexible members attached to the cam pegs. The flexible members are suitable for attachment to the second B string and third G string of a banjo for tuning the banjo when the keyed cam pegs are turned.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with providing a fret for a stringed musical instrument having strings containing ferromagnetic material, wherein the fret is arranged to be magnetic. Having a downward magnetic force exerted on the strings by a fret ensures full and consistent contact between a string and the fret when the string is pressed down against the fret. The invention has three embodiments that describe different ways of providing magnetism to the fret. In a first embodiment the fret is comprised of magnetic material. In a second embodiment a magnet is coupled to the fret to supply magnetic properties to the fret. In a third embodiment an electromagnetic coil is wrapped around a portion of the fret in order to induce magnetism.

Abstract: A bow stringed instrument having an anchor piece which secures the strings to the top plate of the instrument, wherein strings are connected to the anchor piece and the anchor piece is attached to the top plate.

Abstract: In order to provide an easily usable string holder for a musical instrument with a holding body, on which a holding device for strings of the musical instrument is disposed and which is provided with an attachment element forming an attachment bow for fixing the holding body to the musical instrument, it is proposed that an adjusting device for adjustment of the distance of an attachment bow apex of the attachment element from the holding body be disposed on the holding body, and that the adjusting device be constructed to be operable from outside the holding body.

Abstract: A banjo tailpiece includes a rigid one-piece ‘L’-shaped member having a substantially planar first member generally orthogonal and formed as contiguous to a substantially planar second member, the first and second members forming substantially an ‘L’-shape in cross section along a longitudinal axis of symmetry of the ‘L’-shaped member. The first and second members each have opposite first and second ends. The first end of the first member may be substantially the width of a banjo bridge and is adapted for releasable mounting to the first end of the first member of the ends of a laterally spaced apart array of substantially parallel banjo strings. The second end of the first member abuts the first end of the second member so as to form a contiguous, rigid, substantially linear joint joining the first and second members. The joint fits over the rim of the banjo when the tailpiece is mounted to the banjo.

Abstract: A tailpiece for a banjo including an elongated aperture for connection to the vertical surface of the drum assembly and for varying the tailpiece elevation for adaption to different configured drum assemblies. A required bend has nested side walls that are welded at each corner thereof to prevent breakage across the bend caused by string vibration.

Abstract: A five-string banjo having a tuning key for a fifth string and a capo for controlling the musical key of the fifth string of the banjo. The capo includes a set of tuner rods. Each tuner rod has an upper hook for mounting to the tuning key; a shaft section extending from the upper hook and extending along a length of the neck of the banjo; and a string connect attached to the end of the shaft opposite the upper hook and extending over the fifth string to providing a downward force on the fifth string. The length of the shaft section of each of the tuner rods is a different length for selective tuning of the musical key of the fifth string. In the preferred embodiment, the invention includes a positioner attached to the tuning key for providing a contact surface to position each of the tuner rod with respect to the fifth string.

Abstract: A solid instrument body of a stringed musical instrument is provided with a tail, disposed at the body end of the instrument, which can be extended or retracted. The tail is held in place by adjustable fastening means that allow it to extend up to about ten inches beyond the body portion for purposes of balanced feel and design, or to retract to a concealed location, to reduce the instrument to a compact size such that its total length is only slightly greater than the string length. For playing in a standing position a support strap is attached to the end of the tail. The tail may be shaped to have a slight taper and squared-off end so as to balance and complement a similar but more elongated design of the "headless" neck portion.

Abstract: A musical instrument with a plurality of strings comprises a body assembly, a neck, and a headpiece, with the body assembly comprising a cylindrical body, a membrane covering the top of the cylindrical body, and a head rim extending along the circumference of the top of the cylindrical body holding the membrane over the cylindrical body, with a plurality of tuning lug assemblies secured into the side of the head rim.

Abstract: A neck and tailpiece are detachable together with the strings from the body of a banjo for storage and transportation. The banjo can easily be reassembled with very little adjustment. The strings pass through holes in a nut and in a bridge removable with the strings. The neck is attached by screws passing through a heel thereon. Adjustable members are provided for initially setting the angle of the neck relatively to the body. The tailpiece has a screw device that reacts against a slotted bracket. The body comprises a hoop reinforced by an L-shaped flange member.