Patent ID: 6580022
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
A machine head for a guitar, comprising:a clamping section having a tuning peg and a clamping cap; the tuning peg being defined with a first insertion hole, which extends in a transverse direction and through which a guitar string is inserted, and a second insertion hole, which extends in a longitudinal direction and is communicated with the first insertion hole, and being formed on a circumferential outer surface thereof with an externally threaded portion; the clamping cap being formed on a circumferential inner surface thereof with an internally threaded portion and having integrated therewith a clamping member which is inserted through the second insertion hole and has a lower end of a semi-spherical configuration; and a release preventing section which includes an extended portion, a release preventing ring and a receiving groove, the extended portion being formed on an upper end of the tuning peg, the release preventing ring being fitted around the extended portion and the receiving groove in which the release preventing ring is received being defined on the circumferential inner surface of the clamping cap at an upper end of the internally threaded portion.