Patent ID: 7525030
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A method of assembling a musical instrument, the instrument having a first major panel and a side wall, the first major panel including a groove or rebate cut into the panel according to a predetermined pattern, the method including the steps of: providing a first assembly jig adapted to support the panel; laying the panel on the first jig; providing a second assembly jig adapted to hold the side wall in a configuration corresponding to the predetermined pattern of the groove or rebate, the second assembly jig being separate from the musical instrument; placing the side wall into the second jig such that a free edge of the side wall substantially follows the predetermined pattern; applying adhesive to the groove or rebate; bringing the jigs together such that the free edge of the side wall is inserted into the groove or rebate, and applying a compression force across the first and second jigs to urge the side wall into the groove or rebate.