Patent ID: 6031165
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
An adjustable bridge for use with a stringed instrument having a sound box and multiple strings aligned in substantially parallel relation comprising:an elongate bridge base having a portion of a bottom edge shaped to conform to a top external surface of the sound box;the base having an elongate fitting slot of predetermined width located at a top edge of the base, the fitting slot having length and extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the strings;an elongate saddle having a width substantially the same as the width of the slot and positioned in the slot;a wedge means positioned in the slot between the saddle and the base for movement in a direction along the length of the fitting slot for separating the saddle from the base a distance determined by the position of the wedge means along the length of the fitting slot; andadjustment means included in the base for moving the wedge means along the length of the fitting slot.