Patent ID: 6822156
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: G10H

Abstract:
In a stringed instrument having a generally flat top, the top having a bridge thereon, the bridge having a saddle mounted therein over which a plurality of strings are passed, a pickup which comprises;a) wherein the saddle has a top portion and a bottom portion, and the pickup has an upper side and a lower side; b) a plurality of piezoelectric elements being disposed under said bottom of the saddle, wherein one of said piezoelectric elements is disposed between each of the plurality of strings to permit the piezoelectric element to respond to the strings; c) a plurality of spacers disposed in a side by side relationship with each piezoelectric element so that the response of the piezoelectric elements is changed and the downward force exerted by the strings is not borne by the piezoelectric elements alone; d) a coaxial cable, said cable having a first end and a second end, said first end being connected to said plurality of piezoelectric elements to form an electrical connection thereto; and, e) an output jack connected to said second end of said coaxial cable to permit connection to an electrical output line.