Patent ID: 9299326
Filing Date: 2016-03-29
CPC Classification: G10D

Claim Text:
1. A tremolo device for a stringed instrument including a base plate, securely mounted to the instrument body, said instrument body having mounting points, said base plate is mounted on the instrument body at the same points on both left handed and right handed instruments, the base plate provides a means for attaching a cross member bar, using a shoulder screw on each side of the base plate, so that it pivots parallel to the strings of the instrument, the cross member bar accepts a tremolo activator bar in both the left handed and right handed positions, said cross member bar houses a string anchor bar, which provides an end point of the instruments strings, allowing the strings to continue up a neck of the instrument, said cross member bar also has mounting provisions for attachment of an extension spring, by means of an eye bolt and a nut, said extension spring connects to the base mounting plate through a spring anchor block, said spring anchor block is attached to the base mounting plate by means of a screw, a washer, and a nut to lock said spring anchor block in place.