Abstract: A protective instrument cover includes at least a front portion that extends over substantially an entire front surface of an instrument body of, for example, a guitar, and preferably also includes a side portion and a back portion that cover the side and back surfaces of the instrument, respectively. The cover is preferably made, at least partially, of stretchable material. A fastener such as a zipper attaches the cover to the instrument body. The cover preferably can be attached to the instrument body without requiring removal of hardware of the instrument body.

Abstract: A holder, comprising a first power-assisted suction device for selectively coupling with a first item, a second power-assisted suction device for selectively coupling with a second item, a clamp ball attached to each of the first and second power-assisted suction devices and a clamp configured such that the clamp can selectively engages each of the clamp balls and allows relative adjustment of the first power-assisted suction device and the second power-assisted suction device.

Abstract: The present invention is addressed to a cradle for a musical instrument, which consists of a support having a figure-8 configuration including a pair of loops adapted to support the musical instrument without the use of any fastening device. The cradle also consists of a strap having a pair of ends, each of which is connected to a loop of the support. A buckle may be provided to adjust the length of the strap. In use, a musical instrument is positioned in the inventive cradle with the loops supporting the instrument. The strap is secured about a user so that the musical instrument is supported in a substantially horizontal position by the loops. Thereafter, the instrument is removed by lifted the instrument from the support.

Abstract: A foldable guitar holder has a stationary shaft, a central shaft assembly and two symmetrical brackets. The stationary shaft has an upper end and a lower end. The central shaft has a central shaft and two assistant shafts. The central shaft has a standing portion and a longitudinal hole receiving the lower end of the stationary shaft. The assistant shafts connect pivotally to the central shaft and have two standing ends. The brackets have two supporting shafts and two holding brackets. Each supporting shaft connects pivotally to the lower end of the stationary shaft and one of the assistant shafts and has a standing part. Each holding bracket connects pivotally to the upper end of the stationary bracket. The standing portion, standing ends and standing parts allow the guitar bracket to stand on the ground steadily.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a protective barrier between a musical instrument and any potentially damaging object that may come into contact with the instrument. While disclosed generally with reference to a guitar headstock, an artisan will recognize from the disclosure herein that the protective barriers consistent with the disclosure herein may advantageously be applied to any edge or portion of any guitar, or even any edge or portion of a wide variety of other musical instruments subject to normal wear dents and dings. The protective barrier may be disposable per use, may be adapted for long term application, may comprise a pliable plastic cap, may comprise a plastic cover, may comprise multiple components, may be transparent to allow the original finish of the instrument to be visible, may be colored for aesthetic value, may be personalized, may be shaped or colored to identify association with a particular type of instrument, combinations of the same, or the like.

Abstract: A protective cover for an electric string instrument including a generally U-shaped cradle having a flexible front member connected to a flexible back member by a flexible edge member. An upper fin-engaging portion of the edge member can be adapted to fit over the upper fin of the electric string instrument. A flexible loop can be attached to the back member and adapted to fit over a lower fin on the instrument to hold the generally U-shaped cradle to it. An upper fin-engaging portion of the edge member can fit over the upper fin of the electric string instrument. A flexible loop can be attached to the back member and adapted to fit over the instrument's lower fin to hold the generally U-shaped cradle to it. The flexible edge member can also include at least one strap button opening to fit over any strap buttons located along the peripheral edge the instrument. A pick guard can be fixed to the front side of the instrument. A back plate can be fixed to the back side of the instrument.

Abstract: Musical instrument cover with a first fabric surface, a second fabric surface and an insulating material. The first and second fabric surfaces encapsulate the insulating material forming an insulating blanket. The insulating blanket is sewn into a conical shaped enclosure having a first larger end and a second smaller end. The first end is open to allow the instrument to be inserted or removed when desired. The second end being opposite the first end and closed, resulting in a conical enclosure being large enough that it can completely encapsulate the top and sides of a musical instrument. A preferred embodiment includes a first loop of material that is sewn onto the conical shaped enclosure to help hold the enclosure in a rolled storage position and a second loop to hang the rolled enclosure on a music stand.

Abstract: A detachable and portable top pickup for a musical stringed instrument, comprising a clamp having an open end for attaching a top pickup on a pickup holder to a section of a guitar and a connector coupling the top pickup to an elongated bar, the connector allowing the top pickup to slide along the length of the elongated bar. A second clamp can be used to attach to another section of the guitar to get a stronger and more balanced hold for the top pickup. The clamps allow the top pickup to be removed, transferred or reinstalled without causing any damage on the surface of the guitar.

Abstract: A foldable guitar holder has a stationary shaft, a central shaft assembly and two symmetrical brackets. The stationary shaft has an upper end and a lower end. The central shaft has a central shaft and two assistant shafts. The central shaft has a standing portion and a longitudinal hole receiving the lower end of the stationary shaft. The assistant shafts connect pivotally to the central shaft and have two standing ends. The brackets have two supporting shafts and two holding brackets. Each supporting shaft connects pivotally to the lower end of the stationary shaft and one of the assistant shafts and has a standing part. Each holding bracket connects pivotally to the upper end of the stationary bracket. The standing portion, standing ends and standing parts allow the guitar bracket to stand on the ground steadily.

Abstract: A sheet music holder comprises a golpe board with a non-porous surface for gluing onto a guitar body with a porous surface, a twist lock power-assisted suction device, a clamp with a single tightening nut, and a sheet tray to hold the sheet music. The twist lock power-assisted suction device allows a user to easily create a strong vacuum attachment that will last for hours so a complete performance will not be interrupted. The golpe board is included where the guitar body has a porous surface that would otherwise frustrate the suction attachment. The double-ball and socket clamp and arm allows a variety of positioning possibilities for the user to best read the sheet music in the tray.

Abstract: A supporting device for a stringed instrument, for example a guitar, comprises: a cradle portion for spanning the bottom side of the guitar body; a wrap portion for extending over the top side of the guitar body opposite the cradle portion and for being connected to the cradle portion for securing the cradle portion against the bottom side of the guitar body; and a strap portion extending between a first end for connection to the cradle portion opposite the guitar neck and a second end for connection to one of cradle portion or the wrap portion adjacent the guitar neck such that the body is suspended by the strap portion. The cradle portion, wrap portion and strap are formed of soft material without any fasteners required so as not to damage the instrument.

Abstract: A protective cover for an electric string instrument including a generally U-shaped cradle having a flexible front member connected to a flexible back member by a flexible edge member. An upper fin-engaging portion of the edge member can be adapted to fit over the upper fin of the electric string instrument. A flexible loop can be attached to the back member and adapted to fit over a lower fin on the instrument to hold the generally U-shaped cradle to it. An upper fin-engaging portion of the edge member can fit over the upper fin of the electric string instrument. A flexible loop can be attached to the back member and adapted to fit over the instrument's lower fin to hold the generally U-shaped cradle to it. The flexible edge member can also include at least one strap button opening to fit over any strap buttons located along the peripheral edge the instrument. A pick guard can be fixed to the front side of the instrument. A back plate can be fixed to the back side of the instrument.

Abstract: A one piece combination guitar string pick and shoulder strap lock that engages and retains a guitar shoulder strap upon one or more anchor posts affixed to the guitar. The combination pick and strap lock is not a part of the shoulder strap, and is used after the shoulder strap is affixed to the guitar body using standard shoulder strap clasps. The present invention then slides over the anchor post head using the clasp arm assembly and pressing the anchor post past the clasp assembly pinch point until the anchor post head snaps against the back of the anchor post channel in the body member and the anchor post stem is then held firmly by the clasp arm assembly. Another embodiment of the invention supports adding decorative figurines for novelty. Another embodiment supports semi-permanently affixing the present invention to the anchor post with a bolt extension.

Abstract: A packaging system for musical instrument strings comprising: a cylindrical disk-shaped casing comprising a top casing member and a mate-able bottom casing member; and at least one insertable string module, said module comprising a flat disk for supporting a wound string and a rim surrounding the outer periphery of the disk to support and hold the string on to the disk.

Abstract: A specialized at least bilayered device similiformic with the fretboard/fingerboard/keyboard of an instrument is designed to be removingly disposed between the strings and fretboard or frets of the instrument and prevents or mitigates fret damages (from, for example, dimpling or string grooving) owing to string pressures—such as during transport and storage of the instrument in a case or other. Fret integrity and active or functional life is extended in an industrially efficient, economical and elegant way heretofore uncontemplated and/or commercially realized.

Abstract: This is a device to secure a slide to a slide guitar so that an individual may always have access to the means to play the instrument.

Abstract: A stand device for use with objects such as musical instrument cases. The stand can be attached to an instrument case for supporting the instrument case in an upright position. The musical instrument may be stored within the case for protection against the elements or accidental damage. The stand may be placed in an extended position for supporting the musical instrument case, or the stand may be retracted to a compact configuration to facilitate transporting, storing and handling the stand. The stand may include a body that may be attachable to the instrument case through a pair of connectors and a brace member. The body may also have a pair of legs for providing additional stability to the stand. When the stand is retracted, the connectors, brace member and legs may be received within the body so as to be out of view.

Abstract: A musical instrument strap assembly includes a musical instrument strap having ends configured to attach to a musical instrument. An accessory is attached to the musical instrument strap. In some arrangements, the accessory is configured to hold a lighter. In some arrangements, the accessory is a bottle opener. In some arrangements, the accessory is configured to hold a drink container. In some arrangements, the accessory is a receptacle configured to hold one or more items.

Abstract: A device for preventing unintentional removal of a guitar strap from a guitar strap peg. The device includes a body for positioning on the guitar strap peg, outboard of the guitar strap. The body is disk-shaped and has a periphery, a throughbore extending centrally therethrough, and a throughslot communicating with the throughbore therein and the periphery thereof, and is for allowing the neck of the guitar strap peg to slide therein, and into the throughbore, and when therein, one surface of the body is wedged against the head of the guitar strap peg, and an opposing surface of the body wedges the guitar strap against the guitar, and when doing so, prevents the slot in the guitar strap from escaping past the head of the guitar strap peg, and in doing so, prevents the guitar strap from being unintentionally removed from the guitar strap peg.

Abstract: A musical instrument stand with a neck lock assembly for a guitar-shaped musical instrument has a post, multiple legs and a neck lock assembly. The neck lock assembly is attached to the post and has a collar, a crossbar assembly and a crossbar fastener. The collar is attached securely to the post and has two distal ends. The crossbar assembly is mounted on one of the distal ends of the collar and has a crossbar pivotally mounted on the distal end of the collar and having a locking recess. The crossbar fastener is mounted on the other distal end of the collar and has two head-halves defining a tapered head. The crossbar pivots toward the crossbar fastener with the tapered head engaging the locking recess to securely lock the neck.

Abstract: An instrument support has a bracket provided with a first leg, a second leg, a disk and two forks. Each of the first leg and the second leg has a through hole defined in a side face of the first leg and second leg to communicate with an interior of the first leg and second leg to receive therein a spring-ball combination. A fork is movably and respectively received in the first and second legs and has an adjustable rod integrally formed with the fork and having recesses defined in a side face of the adjustable rod to correspond to the spring-ball combination so that movement of the two forks provide adaptation to thickness of different instruments.

Abstract: A fixture is made up of: a made body 10 composed of a placement portion 12 in which a stripe-shaped member (strap 3) or a line-shaped member is inserted and placed, a through hole 15 through which a bulging portion 2b of an attachment target section 2 can be inserted, and an insertion groove 16 linked to the through hole 15 and extended from the through hole 15 to an opposite side of the placement portion 12 in which the shaft portion 2a of the attachment target section 2 is inserted; engagement members 23 that are rotatably mounted on the main body 10 and that are composed of engagement portions 25 projected inside the insertion groove 16 to form a small hole B larger than the shaft portion 2a and smaller than a bulging portion 2b along with an end portion of the insertion groove 16, and operation portions 28 projected outward from the main body 10: and a biasing member 29 for biasing the engagement members 23 so as to retain the engagement portions 25 of the engagement members 23 in a state of being project

Abstract: An apparatus securable about a waist of an operator and for supporting a guitar at select positions includes a belt and a pair of selectively engageable end portions extending substantially parallel thereto. The belt further has a central portion integral with the opposed end portions and is disposed substantially medially of an abdominal area of an operator. The apparatus further includes a plurality of adjustable support members secured to the central portion. The plurality of support members include a plurality of hook sections connected thereto for receiving select portions of a guitar to thereby allow a user to maintain a guitar at a substantially stable position during operating conditions while relieving pressure from a user's back and shoulders.

Abstract: A musical instrument stand has a tripod device, a main shaft disposed on the tripod device, a holder device disposed on the main shaft, at least a retainer device, and at least a bracket device. The retainer device is disposed on the main shaft. The bracket device engages with the retainer device. The tripod device has a joint, and three legs connected to the joint. The main shaft has a first tube engaging with the joint, and a second tube inserted through the first tube. The holder device has a main seat, a connector connected to the main seat, a fixed fastening device, a movable fastening device, and the connector engaging with the main shaft. The main seat has a generally U-shaped pad, an aperture engaging with the fixed fastening device, and a socket portion engaging with the movable fastening device.

Abstract: A telescopic tube includes an inner tube and an outer tube. A fixing lock is provided that includes a fixing hub and a movable arm to couple with the perimeter of the outer tube. The fixing hub and the movable arm have respectively an arched trough on a corresponding surface in the center to clamp the inner tube. The fixing hub has a collar to couple with the inner tube. A drum may be steadily mounted and anchored on the telescopic tube. The telescopic tube may also be adjusted with a greater steadiness without shaking.

Abstract: A pick-handle is attached to the to the “rear” edge of a conventional pick via a metal shaft. The handle portion is made to be comfortably grasped in the palm of the player's hand while the pick is held in the normal manner between the thumb and forefinger. Stringed instrument playing technique is enhanced by improved control over the pick and increased volume capability due to the increased mass effectively transmitted to the pick from the hand, wrist and arm of the player. Additionally, the invention reduces the strain on the thumb and forefinger by allowing the other fingers to supplement the grip, and also reduces the risk of the pick slipping out of playing position or totally escaping from the thumb/finger grasp. Attachment of the pick to the shaft may be implemented by a spring clip that allows easy removal of the pick and replacement by practically any commonly available pick of the player's choice.

Abstract: A rhythm multi-pick apparatus comprising a member holder having a plurality of spaced-apart pick members, a first lift end having a curved shape attached on a first end of the member holder, a second lift end having a curved shape attached on a second end of the member holder, and a holder arm attached between the first lift end and the second lift end. A handle having grooves for two fingers is attached to the holder arm opposite the member holder. The pick members are cylindrical shape and may be made from different materials resulting in ratings of soft, medium, and hard for producing different tones. The multi-pick apparatus may have various embodiments, each embodiment having a different number of pick members held by the member holder. Another embodiment comprises the multi-pick apparatus without a handle which is held by a user by gripping a continuous holder arm.

Abstract: A guitar stand includes a lower bracket formed on a lower part of a body. A tube is mounted at an upper part of the body. A shaft is longitudinally received in the tube and extends in a hollow seat. A handle is formed on the shaft and upright extends through a channel in the shaft. A resilient member is provided outside the shaft. Two levers each have a pivot hole and a slot defined therethrough. A fastener is inserted through the slots to fasten the shaft between the levers. Two pivot pins are respectively inserted in the pivot holes and the seat to pivotally mount the levers in the seat. Two arcuate arms are respectively provided at distal ends of the levers. By pushing the handle along the channel, the arcuate arms can be temporarily opened for clamping a neck of a guitar.

Abstract: A stand for a musical instrument is sturdy, durable, virtually unbreakable, lightweight, simple and inexpensive to construct, and supports an instrument (e.g. a string instrument) in an upright readily accessible manner; yet the stand is simple easy to disassemble for ready transport in a low volume configuration. The stand includes two substantially planar (e.g. molded of polycarbonate) support pieces, with a slide connection between them. An abutment piece preferably fits between the support pieces for ease of transport, and when the stand is assembled fits atop the support pieces. The neck of a guitar, violin, banjo, or like instrument, fits in a recess in the abutment piece, while the body of the instrument is supported by leg portions of the support pieces. A locking member, such as an elastic strap, can extend over the recess to prevent the instrument from detaching from the stand. The stand can be constructed to support multiple instruments.

Abstract: An anchor structure for accessories of a musical instrument stand mainly uses the spared space between the foot rack and the post of the instrument stand by coupling the anchor structure with an anchor section of the post to hold a microphone or additional instruments. The anchor structure includes an anchor unit fixedly fastened to the anchor section, a holding unit for holding the microphone and the additional instruments, and an adjusting unit which has two ends coupling respectively with the anchor unit and the holding unit to form connection relationship. The invention thus constructed can support the microphone or additional instruments without requiring extra space.

Abstract: A violin stand including a support plate with at least one hole and at least one slot remote from said hole. A number of threaded rods extend through each hole and each slot and project from the front and the back of the support plate. A number of nuts extend from the back of the support plate with one of the nuts being threadably fastened to each of the threaded rods. A number of pegs extend from the front of the support plate. One of the pegs is affixed to each of the threaded rods in an off-centered manner such that the pegs act like cams when rotated with the threaded rods.

Abstract: A case for musical instruments including a shell, elements for carrying the case and attached to the shell, and an arrangement provided on the shell or on one of the carrying elements for receiving a communication device.

Abstract: A guitar sling is disclosed that allows the musician to move and hold the guitar in any desirable instrument position with respect to the musician's body and that will “self-balance” the guitar in any position or orientation while the guitar is played. The sling consists of four basic components: a guitar strap, a length of cord, cord locks, a fixed strap coupler and a traveling strap coupler. The length of cord is connected between the strap buttons of the guitar and drawn taut across the back of the guitar body by the cord locks. The fixed strap coupler is connected to the strap button at the base of the guitar neck. The traveling strap coupler is mounted to the cord to freely slide along the length of the cord. One end of the guitar strap is connected to the fixed strap coupler while the other end is connected to the traveling strap coupler.

Abstract: A fixture is made up of: a main body 10 composed of a placement portion 12 in which a stripe-shaped member (strap 3) or a line-shaped member is inserted and placed, a through hole 15 through which a bulging portion 2b of an attachment target section 2 can be inserted, and an insertion groove 16 linked to the through hole 15 and extended from the through hole 15 to an opposite side of the placement portion 12 in which the shaft portion 2a of the attachment target section 2 is inserted; engagement members 23 that are rotatably mounted on the main body 10 and that are composed of engagement portions 25 projected inside the insertion groove 16 to form a small hole B larger than the shaft portion 2a and smaller than a bulging portion 2b along with an end portion of the insertion groove 16, and operation portions 28 projected outward from the main body 10; and a biasing member 29 for biasing the engagement members 23 so as to retain the engagement portions 25 of the engagement members 23 in a state of being project

Abstract: A cover for a musical instrument, especially but not exclusively a drum, includes a portion formed by inner and outer sheets fastened together to define a pocket that is padded with a desiccating material. Preferably, the inner and outer sheets are quilted to define a plurality of pockets, each of which is tightly stuffed with a granular form of desiccating material. In this way, the cover provides protection for the instrument and also assists in keeping the instrument in tune by removing moisture from air trapped between the instrument and the portion defining the pockets.

Abstract: A drum stand includes three support arms and rubber sleeves, each of which is arranged on one of the support arms. The rubber sleeves support a drum. Each rubber sleeve includes a first portion, which faces the side portion of the drum, and a second portion, which faces the bottom of the drum. The second portions are more easily bent than the first portions.

Abstract: A stand for holding a microphone, music, or instrument having a horizontally adjustable base comprised of a plurality of adjustable telescoping members forming a U-shape support, such that the members of the base can be adjusted to avoid other equipment in a crowded stage area, thereby conserving space and enabling the stand to be conveniently situated closely together with such other equipment.

Abstract: A pick holder that is secured in the strings of a stringed instrument, specifically a guitar. The pick holder includes an elongated attaching base that is inserted between two of the stings of the instrument. The base of the pick holder is placed between the two strings, and the pick holder is then rotated so that the base is secured between the strings and the upper end of the neck of the guitar, above the first fret. The main body of the pick holder includes a plurality of tapered slots to hold picks. An upper wedge of the main body provides a securing pressure against lower retaining portions.

Abstract: An upper pivot support for a guitar which is supported by a support system which holds the guitar in the front of the player's body with the strumming end of the guitar hanging downwardly. The pivot support encompasses an outwardly extending enclosed cushioned pivot secured to an upper front portion of an enclosed rigid backboard which is releasably mountable within the waistband on the player. The enclosed cushioned pivot extending outwardly places the guitar further away from the rib cage area providing a clearer view of the strumming end in a more comfortable and less tense position.

Abstract: A connecting device for a drum set that connects a high-hat stand to a drum foot pedal comprising a first connecting element and a second connecting element. The first connecting element is fastened to the frame of the high-hat stand so that a supporting column of the frame is held between the first fastening portion of the first connecting element, and a plate and the first fastening portion and a plate are connected by two bolts. The second connecting element is fastened to the frame of the drum foot pedal so as to be held by a clamp. The second fastening portion of the first connecting element is placed on the second connecting element so that the slots overlap each other. A bolt is passed through these slots and a nut is attached to the bolt, thus connecting the first and second connecting elements.

Abstract: A stabilization device for a smaller brass instrument includes a first element that rests on the chest of a user of the instrument and a second element that provides a pivoting balance for the instrument.

Abstract: A combination apparatus is used with a stringed instrument. It comprises a tapered cylindrical tube, open at both ends thereof, and adapted in length to extend from a wrist area of a user to below an elbow of the user. The ends of the tube each provides an elastic cuff adapted for biased expansion so as to grip an arm of a musician inserted into the cylindrical tube. The tube further provides a pocket mounted on an exterior surface and one or more string picks engaged within the pocket.

Abstract: A novel arrangement of a quick release bracket holder for supporting a pair of conga drums on a floor-standing stand through a conga drum holder bracket. The bracket holder comprises a stationary base plate, and a clamp plate disposed parallel to the base plate and movable toward and away therefrom between an open position and a clamping position. The base plate is provided with two pairs of mounting posts adapted to be inserted into corresponding holes in the holder bracket. The clamp plate is provided with two pairs of cylindrical clamping members complementary to the mounting posts of the base plate. The bracket holder further includes a cam actuator provided to apply an axial force to the clamp plate for moving it toward the base plate in order to clamp the drum holder bracket between the base plate and the clamping members of the clamp plate.

Abstract: A combination case and stand for musical instruments or other items that when used in transport, has the appearance and simple functionality of a standard case. To function as a stand, the top can be completely removed, and the bottom portion which holds the item is fabricated with a joint such that it can fold into a stable stand configuration. When folded into the stand configuration, the joint becomes the top of the stand, and the rigid segments on each side of the joint become the supporting sides. In the stand configuration, the musical instrument or other item is supported in a slanted but upright position within one of the supporting sides. An additional feature of the present invention is a drop-down shelf that can lie flat and function as a pocket in the case configuration, and drop down to serve as a shelf in the stand configuration.

Abstract: The Original Slide Guitar Clip is designed to attach to either an Electric or an acoustic guitars body near base of the fretboard, without using screws, glue, adhesive tape or any other type of fasteners, making the slide clip easy to remove and reinstall. once installed it will hold either a metal or a glass slide near the fingertips of the player. the slide clip is double coated in a heavy duty flexible rubber that insures the guitars finish is not marred or damaged, yet holds firmly to the guitars body, at the same time holding the slide snugly yet allowing the player fast and easy access to it. The slide clip lightweight and can be fitted to almost any guitar.

Abstract: A musical instrument stand, for mounting and display of one or a plurality of musical instruments such as a guitar. The device features an elongated member that is either attachable to a wall or floor mounted. Instruments are mounted between a pair of upper and lower instrument mounts or clusters of mounting brackets, each having a rotatable support bars to contact the side of the guitar when the mounting brackets are slid toward each other on a slidable mount to the elongated member. Angled ends of the support bars restrain the instrument in the stand when the support bars are rotated to place the angled ends in front of the mounted instrument. Abrasion of the instrument surface is avoided using a slideable cushion on each support bar that insulates the instrument surface from the support bar during rotation. A lockable cover optionally prevents removal of the instrument from its mount without first unlocking the cover.

Abstract: The present invention provides a unique device for protecting the strings of musical instruments such as guitars and stringed bases in the event they should topple over face down. The device also serves to clean and buff the strings of musical instruments while at the same time providing a pocket 14 and 15 for pick storage. The present invention is a pad 12 of soft cloth or pre-formed soft rubber which when attached to the strings of musical instruments will not scratch and damage the instruments delicate finish. A groove 13 bottom side enables a secure fit over and around string 11a through 11f. It also allows for easy attachment and detachment of pad 12.

Abstract: A combination strap lock and pick storage device includes a pair of arms each having a free end and an opposite end forming a ring defining a passage therethrough. The arms may be forced toward each other to expand the cross-sectional area of the passage sufficiently to allow passage therethrough of an enlarged head of a peg attached to a musical instrument. The arms may then be released so that the passage resumes its original cross-sectional area and engages a shaft portion of the peg. The device thus secures a support strap, previously mounted to the peg, to the musical instrument. Each arm additionally defines a channel along an inside surface thereof, wherein the opposing channels are configured to receive a flat pick therein. The device is configured such that one or more picks may be easily advanced into, or retrieved from, the channels defined in each of the arms. The arms may further define lobes adjacent to the channels for guiding picks within, and from, the channels.

Abstract: A holder for a guitar slide having a first elongated rod portion for receiving a guitar slide, the first rod portion having an open end and a closed end, and a second rod portion extending from the closed end of the first rod portion and being generally perpendicular to the first rod portion, the second rod portion including a threaded end opposite an end extending from the closed end of the first rod portion where the threaded end is for securing the holder to a vertical surface. A holding device is provided for attaching the guitar slide holder to a microphone stand or a vertical surface.

Abstract: The present guitar pick holder comprises a housing formed of a front half and a back half. A plurality of slots are arranged on the front half for receiving guitar picks. The slots are positioned very close together and staggered for compactness, but still enable the picks to be easily gripped. The picks may be randomly selected and removed from any slot. Each slot includes a beveled first edge for aiding pick insertion. A resilient tab projects into the slot from the first edge for securing the pick in position. A plurality of ramps are attached to the interior of the back half of the housing and aligned behind the slots. When a guitar pick is inserted into a slot, it is biased by the resilient tab against a second edge of the slot to an angled position relative to the surface of the housing for being easily gripped. The angle is limited by the ramp which engages the inner end of the pick. A clip on the back half of the housing is for clipping to a guitar strap or belt.