Patent ID: 9330639
Filing Date: 2016-05-03
CPC Classification: G10D

Claim Text:
1. An adjustable pitch stop cooperable with a tremolo bar of an electric guitar to preset the desired pitch of two descending notes, the adjustable pitch stop comprising: a clamp, said clamp securable to a tremolo bar of an electric guitar; a tubular member mounted to said clamp, said tubular member having a smooth non-threaded interior bore; a shaft member exteriorly threaded, slidably positioned through said tubular member, said shaft member having a contact stop secured at a first lower end of said shaft member for selective contact with a guitar body, said opposing end of said shaft having an adjustment knob for rotation of said shaft; a first lock nut disposed on said shaft member between said adjustable knob, and said tubular member for presetting a first distance of descent of said contact stop and said tremolo bar for a first preset descending note; a second lock nut disposed on said shaft member between said contact stop and said tubular member and a biasing component disposed between said second locking nut and said tubular member for setting a second distance of descent of said tremolo bar for a second preset descending note.