Patent ID: 7893329
Filing Date: 2011-02-22
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A chin rest that is configured for mounting to a musical instrument comprising: a chin support portion including a bottom surface that is positioned to face a top, string-side surface of a musical instrument, and an opposing top surface, wherein at least a portion of the top surface of the chin support portion is adapted to accommodate a chin of a user of the musical instrument; and a mounting portion that extends substantially perpendicular from the chin support portion, the mounting portion defining: (i) an aperture that is positioned to receive a tailgut of a tailpiece, and (ii) a channel that is spaced from the aperture for receiving a protruding edge of the musical instrument, wherein the channel is spaced from the bottom surface of the chin support portion by a pre-determined distance, such that, in use, the chin support portion is spaced from and elevated above the top surface of the musical instrument.