Patent ID: 7488880
Filing Date: 2009-02-10
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A string dampening apparatus for use with a musical instrument comprising: an attachment apparatus configured to releaseably attach the string dampening apparatus to a portion of a head stock of a stringed instrument behind a nut of the stringed instrument, the attachment apparatus having a first bracket engageable with a top surface of the head stock and a second bracket engageable with a bottom surface of the head stock; dampening material configured to dampen string vibrations; and an arm section rotatably coupled to the attachment apparatus and also having the dampening material disposed on at least a portion of the arm section, the arm section being configured to selectively engage and disengage contact of the dampening material with one or more strings of the stringed instrument; wherein the first bracket includes a vertically extending portion to which the arm section is rotatably coupled.