Patent ID: 7579532
Filing Date: 2009-08-25
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A stringed musical instrument comprised of: a main instrument body wherein said fifth string, said fourth string, said third string and said first string are equally spaced, and wherein said second string is spaced at a distance of 23-27% of the distance between said first and said third string, and said second string is closer to said first string than to said third string; a fretted neck affixed to said instrument body; a headstock affixed to said fretted neck; a fifth string having a gauge of 0.060 to 0.068 inches; a fourth string having a gauge of 0.038 to 0.048 inches; a third string having a gauge of 0.022 to 0.032 inches; a second string having a gauge of 0.009 to 0.014 inches; a first string having a gauge of 0.22 to 0.032 inches; and at least one course.