Patent ID: 6703547
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
An improved tuning peg construction for controlling the tension on the individual strings of a string instrument wherein, the construction comprisesa tuning peg unit including a tuning peg member including an elongated shaft having an inboard end provided with threads and an outboard end provided with a reduced diameter contoured post a knob unit including a knob member provided with a stepped shoulder recess having a first portion dimensioned to loosely surround said contoured post and having a second portion dimensioned to frictionally engage said contoured post an axle unit including an elongated rod member operatively connecting the knob member to the tuning peg member; and, a spring biasing unit including a spring member disposed within the knob member and adapted to normally bias the contoured post member away from engagement with the second portion of the stepped shoulder recess in the knob member.