Abstract: The present invention is a stand constructed primarily to support a stringed musical instrument in a generally upright, readily accessible position. The stand further protects the instrument from inadvertent rotation by providing spaced supports which engage the rear elements of the instrument to support the instrument in a fixed position.

Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention 1) holds percussion mallets for transportation or storage, 2) converts any concert music stand or desk into a trap table for holding mallets and small percussion instruments such as tambourines, triangles, and claves thereon, and 3) provides a pocketed surface disposed below the surface of the music desk to hold mallets in an easily accessible manner. The upper portion of the trap bag has a sleeve which slips over the shelf or edge of the music desk, securing the trap bag to the desk. A padded portion rests on the surface of the desk to sustain small percussion instruments and mallets. The stick or mallet holding segment hangs below the desk to contain the mallets in a performance ready posture for the percussionist. When the performance is over, the trap bag is lifted off the edge of the desk and closed for easy transit or storage.

Abstract: A protective pad for use covering the vulnerable components of music sound equipment such as guitar or bass amplifiers, speakers, and public address systems. When the pad is attached, it is form-fitting to the front, covering the knobs, screens, or fabric which might otherwise be damaged when left exposed. The way in which the pad attaches to the music equipment allows it to remain attached even while the equipment is in use, which saves space and can provide a cushioned surface for further protection and use.

Abstract: A music box container, comprising a box unit, a cover unit, a sound-emitting device, a transmission mechanism and a moving picture, wherein the transmission mechanism is installed in the box unit and the cover unit. The transmission mechanism includes a gear set and a connecting-rod mechanism. The gear set is joined between the sound-emitting device and the connecting-rod mechanism. The moving picture includes a frame unit and a plurality of moving objects. The frame unit is accommodated inside the cover unit. The moving objects are installed inside the frame unit and are connected with the connecting-rod mechanism. Thereby, the components include a music box container with a plurality of moving objects that swing leftward, rightward, upward, and downward.

Abstract: The electric guitar includes a main solid sound box body at one end, a head at the opposite end and an elongated neck integrally interconnecting the head to the solid body. The solid body includes a bridge assembly having a number of bridge saddles. A number of elongated flexible strings are connected at one end to the solid body, straddling the bridge saddles under tension. V-shaped rigid sheet members are taken in sandwich between a corresponding bridge saddle and a registering string section, to move as one with the latter as the string is struck by the user. These V-members work as a suspension system for the strings.

Abstract: For enhancing the frequency response and sustain performance of a stringed musical instrument such as a guitar or electric bass, the present invention provides a mass-increasing device in the form of an adjustable metal U-shaped bracket forming a C-clamp that can be removably attached to the headstock of an instrument such as an acoustic guitar, electric guitar or electric bass. Clamping action is implemented by an screw-clamp assembly having a knurled thumb/finger knob at one end of a threaded shaft and a felt-padded pressure disc affixed at the other end, the threaded shaft traversing the major leg of the C-clamp. The device is normally clamped in place at an optimal location in the headstock near the instrument neck with the minor leg under the strings and the major leg and the screw-clamp assembly located on the reverse side of the headstock. Resilient pads are provided on the clamping pressure points to protect the finish on the instrument headstock.

Abstract: An adjustable string tree provides selectable adjustment for tension on a stringed musical instrument. A back plate is fixed to a base plate, which in turn is fixed to the musical instrument. A top plate adjustably and slidably engages the back plate in order to exert tension on a string. Adjustment may be provided by an adjustment bolt in opposition to a compression spring. In a preferred embodiment, an indentation is provided in the top plate in alignment with the string to better hold the string in association with the top plate.

Abstract: A musical instrument case made of foam material is described herein. The case is advantageously made of rigid foam material, such as, for example polypropylene foam, that has been molded to the desired musical instrument shape. In the case of a stringed instrument the body and cover portions of the case, both made of polypropylene foam, are joined by hinges partially embedded in the foam material. The body and cover portions meeting edges are preferably provided with complementary channel and tongue assemblies increasing the structural stability of the case, once closed.

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 bag for a musical instrument, such as a guitar, has at least one carrying belt (19, 20) for shouldering the bag provided at a carrying case (14) in the bag for receiving the instrument. The at least one carrying belt may be inserted into a pocket at the exterior of the case (14) and, for this purpose, can be detached at least at one of its ends from the case.

Abstract: A packaging device for musical instrument strings provides for easy identification and dispensing of individual strings without bending, curling or tangling the strings. Each string is individually wound on its own string carrier such that the string can be individually removed without disturbing the remaining strings. In one embodiment, a base and cover enclose a series of string carriers with each string carrier having a channel holding a coiled string. The various string carriers may be stacked together and enclosed by an external housing such that the string carriers are allowed to individually rotate, or the carriers may remain fixed with respect to each other and to the package housing. The package may be formed of thermoformed plastic, injection molded plastic, cardboard, or any other material. The dispenser may be used to package strings for guitars, pianos, harps or any other stringed instrument.

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 backless cover for protecting the front of a necked stringed instrument when the instrument is supported in a generally vertical position, the cover having a front panel composed of a body portion and neck portion corresponding in configuration to the body and neck portion of the instrument, and having a pocket with an open bottom positioned at the end of the neck portion, such that the pocket can be placed onto the neck of the instrument to retain the cover with the front panel disposed over the front of the instrument.

Abstract: A string assist apparatus and method (10) includes a support (12) and a resilient extension (14) connected to the support (12). When placed in position on an instrument (20), one end (18) of a string (16) is connected to a bridge (22). The string (16) is passed over the top of resilient extension (14) and connected to tuning post (26). As string (16) is wound around tuning post (26) tension is applied by resilient extension (14) keeping the end (18) of string (16) in place on bridge (22) and freeing both user's hands to attend to the winding process. A connector (42) for removably attaching the invention to the instrument (20) and a height adjuster (62) for adjusting the height of the resilient extension (14) are also provided.

Abstract: A musical instrument stand has a pair of first leg devices, a pair of second leg devices, a pair of adjustment mounts, a main connector, a collar, a clamping device, and an adjustment tube. A first rivet fastens one of the first leg devices, one of the second leg devices, and one of the adjustment mounts together. A bolt fastens the main connector and one of the adjustment mounts together. The collar receives a lower sleeve of the clamping device. The clamping device receives an upper portion of the main connector. The adjustment tube is inserted through the clamping device and the main connector.

Abstract: A guard assembly for preventing accidental movement of the tuning adjustments for adjusting the tension of strings on an associated string instrument, the guard assembly which includes a bracket, the bracket being generally U-shaped and having spaced legs dimensioned and configured for gripping opposed surfaces of the head of an associated string instrument, the guard assembly further including first and second guard elements mounted on the bracket, each of the guard elements is generally sleeve shaped and dimensioned and configured to extend around a plurality of keys on the associated string instrument In some forms of the invention the spaced legs are each substantially planar and are disposed in mutually parallel relationship and the legs are joined by a portion of the bracket which is dimensioned and configured to provide means for elastic engagement of the spaced legs with opposed surfaces of Fe associated head of the associated string musical instrument.

Abstract: The present invention, in a preferred embodiment, is a new and improved sound post installer that generally comprises a handle, a prong and a positioning hook. More specifically, the handle is an elongated rodlike member that is sized so that it may be easily inserted into the F hole and turned within the F hole with ease. The handle is angled at one end to produce an offset in an otherwise straight member. The prong is a razor sharp pointed member located at end of the offset. The positioning hook is located at the other end of the handle. The positioning hook may be placed anywhere along the length of the installed sound post to adjust the vertical positioning of the sound post. A flexible sleeve is fixedly attached to the positioning hook to allow the user to rotate the sound post to maximize contact with belly and back of the instrument. As an alternative, a plurality of notches are located on the hook to allow rotation of the sound post.

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: For enhancing the frequency response and sustain performance of a stringed musical instrument such as a guitar or electric bass, the present invention provides a mass-increasing device in the form of an adjustable metal U-shaped bracket forming a C-clamp that can be removably attached to the headstock of an instrument such as an acoustic guitar, electric guitar or electric bass. Clamping action is implemented by an screw-clamp assembly having a knurled thumb/finger knob at one end of a threaded shaft and a felt-padded pressure disc affixed at the other end, the threaded shaft traversing the major leg of the C-clamp. The device is normally clamped in place at an optimal location in the headstock near the instrument neck with the minor leg under the strings and the major leg and the screw-clamp assembly located on the reverse side of the headstock. Resilient pads are provided on the clamping pressure points to protect the finish on the instrument headstock.

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 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: 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 protection device for cymbals wherein a cymbal sleeve having a top portion and bottom portion, joined along their perimeter, form a pocket. A mouth being formed by the unjoined portion of the perimeters of the respective portions for receiving a cymbal. The top portion having a top post opening generally located within its center and the bottom portion having a bottom post opening generally located within its center. The top post opening and bottom post opening being aligned with the cymbal opening for allowing the post of a cymbal case or a cymbal stand to be received through the bottom portion, cymbal, and top portion for securing the cymbal and protective cymbal sleeve in the cymbal case. An inner cushion can be placed between two cymbals so that a plurality of cymbals can be placed in one pocket and the cymbals are prevented from contacted each other.

Abstract: The instant device provides a method for enhancing the sound of any acoustic/electric guitar and other musical instrument by electronically oscillating and manipulating the sound emitted by the guitar or other instrument. The prior art utilizes a manually activated processor that when used, in conjunction with a guitar and sound amplifying device, is capable of creating a broad range of sounds. The processor has customarily been located upon the floor and is activated by a foot pedal. This presented method replaces the prior art pedal processors and the need to be physically in proximity to the processor to activate the pedal and the processor. It accomplishes this by providing electronic means integral with a guitar strap whereby upward and downward movements of the guitar neck or guitar body activate the electronic means creating variable electronic signals to an amplifier or other amplifying device enabling a wide range of distorted sounds to be emitted from the guitar.

Abstract: A guitar cover is adapted for protecting a guitar supported on a guitar stand, wherein the guitar cover includes a tubular body cover having a receiving chamber for receiving the guitar therein. The body cover has a back slit vertically formed on a back side of the guitar cover to communicate the receiving chamber with outside in such a manner that holding arms of the guitar stand are adapted for extending into the receiving chamber in order to hold the guitar in position.

Abstract: A stringed instrument repair station has a frame, a body support member, and first and second neck support member, all adapted for supporting a stringed musical Instrument during manufacture, repair, or on-going maintenance. The body support member is pivotally coupled to the frame member and supported by first adjustable support member. The first neck support member is pivotally coupled to the frame member and supported by second adjustable support member, such neck support member being capable of being positioned at varying angles relative to the frame member. The second neck support member is pivotally coupled to the frame member and supported by third adjustable support member, such neck support member adapted to support the neck of the stringed musical instrument and capable of being positioned at varying angles relative to the first neck support member.

Abstract: A device and method for reducing wear and stress in the string of a stringed instrument, such as a guitar. Certain stringed instruments are strung by advancing strings through string apertures in the body of the instrument. The device includes tubular sleeves that are placed into the string apertures. As the instrument is strung, the strings of the instrument are tightened. When tightened, the strings abut against and bend around the tubular sleeve. The tubular sleeve has a curved surface against which the strings bend. This lowers stress concentrations in the strings at the points of the bend. Furthermore, the tubular sleeves are made from a material that is softer than the material of the instrument's strings. Accordingly, as the instrument's strings wear against the sleeves, the sleeves experience the wear more so than the strings.

Abstract: A guitar cover is adapted for protecting a guitar supported on a guitar stand, wherein the guitar cover includes a tubular body cover having a receiving chamber for receiving the guitar therein. The body cover has a back slit vertically formed on a back side of the guitar cover to communicate the receiving chamber with outside in such a manner that holding arms of the guitar stand are adapted for extending into the receiving chamber in order to hold the guitar in position.

Abstract: A protective cover, comprising one or more specially cut and perforated pieces of leather and a means whereby said protective cover can be attached tightly to the body of a stringed musical instrument, such as a solid-bodied electric guitar, which affords substantial protection to the body and any eventual finish on the body of said instrument against such scratches, cracks, dents, wear and other damage as can occur during normal usage, handling and transportation of said instrument, such protection being more comprehensive than known existing protective covers for such instruments by virtue of the proposed cover enclosing the entire visible surface of the body of said instrument and which, furthermore, affords desirable visual and tactile aesthetic qualities said stringed musical instrument.

Abstract: Novel hardware is disclosed for supporting drums. The hardware is of a hinged construction and has one part of the hinge connectable to an external support, e.g., J-rods on a fixed pedestal support or a marching drum carrier, and another part of the hinge connectable to the shell of a drum or to the tension rods on a drum or to other supporting hardware installed on the drum. A hinged support for one or more drums having means for adjusting the position of a drum to a fixed support or drum carrier. The hinged support may be for an array of drums having means for adjusting the position of the drum array pivotally and inwardly and outwardly relative to fixed drums. The hinged support may include J-rod supports. The hinged support includes a back bar and drums are adjustably supported thereon and J-rod supports are adjustably supported on the back bar. The back bar may be adjustable in length for adjusting the location of drums supported thereon.

Abstract: A second slot is provided in the longitudinally extending shaft of a teaching tool, such as the Pneumo Pro, which is longitudinally spaced apart from the first slot of the tool, for automatically aligning the quadrant, and thereby the propellers, longitudinally and laterally with respect to the first slot during assembly of the apparatus and retaining the propellers in that orientation during usage. The quadrant and support block are formed with flat portions or surfaces which can be received in the second slot to establish a fixed point of longitudinal reference and an intersecting surface to establish a fixed point of lateral or rotational reference with respect to the first slot.

Abstract: Slip-on covers for covering the cradle portions of a guitar stand. A guitar stand has a neck cradle and a body cradle for supporting a guitar. The covers are cylindrical pieces of soft fabric, having a top edge and an open bottom edge. A string is stitched to the inside surface of each cover, the string extending through the entire length of the cover, past the open bottom edge. A strip of hook and loop fasteners extends outward from the top edge of the cover. In use, the cover is slid downward over the arm. Once in place over the arms, the strings from each pair of covers are tied together in order to secure the covers in place. The strips of hook and loop fasteners are stretched around the circumference of the cover and secured thereto. Once the covers are in place, the guitar may be rested thereupon without fear of damage.

Abstract: A clarinet and a flute of the woodwind family are provided with a case that holds the instrument firmly in position. The part of the case that opposes the instrument has a plurality of projections to close and hold closed all normally open keys when the case is closed, so that pressure on all of them is similar, so that there will be no malformation of keys or operating members. Thus, all keys will open and close as they are supposed to and the instrument will remain in good playable condition for a very long time. Although the invention is explained with regard to clarinets and flutes, it applies equally to all members of the woodwind family.

Abstract: A bag for a musical instrument, such as a guitar, has at least one carrying belt (19, 20) for shouldering the bag provided at a carrying case (14) in the bag for receiving the instrument. The at least one carrying belt may be inserted into a pocket at the exterior of the case (14) and, for this purpose, can be detached at least at one of its ends from the case.

Abstract: With a view to improving a protector device for the tension lock of a conga or the like so as to obtain cost-effective production and easy attachment and the possibility of operation of the tension nut in the attached condition, the protector device comprises a main body, which is U-shaped in its horizontal cross section and radially open on the inside toward the conga, accepting the tension lug of the conga; a cover; a bottom; a slot in the cover; a slot in the bottom; a cutout in the cover, into which the slot opens and which, in the attached position, encompasses the region of the outer thread of the tension hook; and a cutout in the bottom, into which the slot opens and which, in the attached position, encompasses the top of the tension nut.

Abstract: The present invention provides a swivelable sleeve for a drumstick. The swivelable sleeve is slideably attachable to a drumstick so that it changes an ordinary drumstick into a drumstick that has a pivot point. The pivot point permits the percussionist using the drumstick to reduce the friction between his/hers fingers/hands and the drumstick itself. The swivelable sleeve provides a removable frictionless point for gripping the drumstick so as to enhance the movement of the drumstick when used by a percussionist.

Abstract: A multifunctional guitar stand has a tripod stand, a lower pipe disposed on the tripod stand, a middle pipe inserted in the lower pipe, a T-shaped joint disposed on the middle pipe, an upper pipe inserted in the T-shaped joint, a microphone stand disposed on the upper pipe receiving a microphone, a retaining fork device connected to the T-shaped joint, and a U-shaped fork inserted through the lower pipe.

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: The invention consists of a lip protector made in one piece, which has been manufactured from a relatively flexible thermoplastic material and configured as an arched body showing a protective outer surface which includes a portion of peripheral wall at the front and has a channel running under it for its full length.

Abstract: A training device for brass instrument musicians is disclosed which prevents the musician from exerting excess pressure to his lips by using the mouthpiece. The device includes a central piece for holding the brass instrument that limits movement of the instrument in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the mouthpiece towards the user's lips and further includes upper and lower portions with connecting support rods for securing the position of the central piece so that the mouthpiece cannot be pressed against the user's lips. In one disclosed embodiment the device includes upper and lower portions designed to contact the musician's head and body, thereby fixing the proximity of the central piece to the user's lips.

Abstract: A musical instrument stand holds at least one and preferably a number of musical instruments by a supporting structure that partly includes the structure of a case having top and bottom halves that are hinged together. The top and bottom halves are pivoted open to place the top half in a substantially vertical position where the top half holds a supporting yoke for holding an instrument, such as the neck of a guitar resting against a pad in the bottom half. A frame mounted to the case has two vertical legs mounted on the top half and a laterally extending support between the legs. Each leg is pivotally fastened in spaced relation to the other and is pivoted down for storage in the case or up to hold the lateral support and the instrument(s). In the pivoted-up position the legs snap resiliently into cutouts in a front edge of the top half, which provides part of the structural support for the instrument. The lateral support is coupled to and extends between the two legs at a selectable height.

Abstract: A string winding device for winding and unwinding the string on a peg of a stringed instrument has a generally cylindrical body with a slot extending inward from one end thereof. The slot has a plurality of sections, which are configured to engage different size and shape pegs on stringed instruments. The slot has a shallow and wide section, a deep and narrow section and a middle section of medium depth and width. A fourth section is located perpendicular to the other three sections and is configured for specialty tuning pegs. Extending from the top of the string winder body is a hexagonal shaft for engagement with a cordless screwdriver, drill or one of the hubs or cranks disclosed herein. A manual hub or crank with a handle may be used to turn the string winder body. The hub of the crank for the manual hub may utilize a flexible tab within the hub to interlock with a recess in the hexagonal shaft to hold the parts together during use.

Abstract: A woodwind instrument reed maintenance device that extends the life of a used reed by removing the tip of the reed by burning. The device achieves extended life, and a brighter or a more projected sound from a used reed due to the cauterization of the woody longitudinal fibers called vascular bundles, running vertically the entire length of the reed. The device holds the reed securely and is designed to retain the burned tip at the precise angles or arc of the cut of the tip so as to maintain a working relationship with the woodwind mouthpiece. In addition, the top portion utilizes an angled tip to not only secure the reed in the device, but to prevent back burn to playable areas of the reed surfaces.

Abstract: A training bar (24) to be used by a keyboard user, particularly useful for exercising on a piano. It serves as a support for the wrists and is a reference and a guide for the movement of the hands on the keyboard (20). A smooth bar, parallel to the keyboard, may be adjusted in height and distance by the sides and the final position set to the desired height by a central handle. Two arms (28) are fixed perpendicularly to the smooth bar. A handle (39) allows a U-shaped fixing tube (32) to rotate under the keyboard: the tube has two extensions that connect with the arms, through a joint (50) that permits a rotary movement, allowing to position the smooth bar according to the player's desired height for the exercise to be done, The joint permits the storing of the bar under the keyboard. The fixing tube may be supported by fasteners (34) or by a stand, as a portable option. A pedal may move the handle.

Abstract: The present invention is a gauge for selecting musical instrument strings. It includes a base member and at least one movable member that is engaged to the base member, and which provides information related to specific musical strings. In preferred embodiments, musical string information is written onto the base member and the movable members contain viewing windows that display the information. A separate movable member is provided for each string of a string set. In the preferred embodiment, the base member and movable members are shaped as crcular disks and they are rotatably joined about a common centrally disposed axle.

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 device for winding and trimming the strings of a musical instrument is disclosed, the device having an elongated head with an open receptacle on one side and at one end for interengaging the tuning buttons of the instrument. The other end of the head is rotatably attached to an elongated handle which is offset from the long axis of the head on the side opposite to the open receptacle. To wind a string, the receptacle is interengaged with a tuning button on the instrument, and the handle is moved back and forth in a circular path causing the head to turn and rotate the tuning button. A shear is mounted on the end of the handle for trimming the strings. The shear is formed from two relatively moveable blade portions defining planar surfaces which meet in a common plane. Shearing edges, formed by apertures through each blade portion, traverse the common plane upon relative movement of the blade portions to shear a string extending through the plane between the shearing edges.

Abstract: A guitar fulcrum used for releasable attachment to a body of a guitar and holding the guitar above a guitar player's leg when the player is in a seated position. The guitar fulcrum allows for adjusting and moving the guitar, as in a gimbal, prior to playing or during the playing of the guitar. The guitar fulcrum includes a curved leg pad with soft cushion material adapted for receipt on a top portion or a side portion of the player's leg. A leg pad tang is rotatably mounted 360 degrees on top of the leg pad. The tang allows the guitar to be rotated in a horizontal “XZ” plane to the player's left or right. A yoke, with a yoke pivot pin, is pivotally mounted on the tang. The yoke allows the guitar to be rotated in vertical “YZ” plane toward or away from the player's body. One end of a pair of height adjustment struts, using strut pivot pins, is pivotally mounted on the yoke. An opposite end of the struts is attached to a suction cup pivot pin.

Abstract: A musical instrument open hole cup plug, a plug removal/storage tool, and a kit which includes the tool and a number of the open hole cup plugs. Each plug includes spaced upper and lower circular plates and the upper plate has a lower seating surface for aesthetically positioning the upper plate over the open hole in the cup. An elastomeric member is disposed between the upper and lower plates for sealing the open hole. The plug removal/storage tool has a body including on a distal end thereof a protrusion, and a plurality of orifices in the body along the length thereof for storing the open hole cup plugs therein.