Patent ID: 6255575
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: G10D,G10G

Abstract:
A device for manually turning a tuning button of a stringed musical instrument for changing the tension of a string, said device comprising:an elongated head having a first axis extending lengthwise therealong, said head having a first open receptacle positioned at one end and on one side of said head for receiving the tuning button;an elongated handle for rotational movement of the head, thereby turning the tuning button received within the first open receptacle, said handle being positioned on the side of the head opposite to the side having the first open receptacle and extending lengthwise along a second axis laterally offset from said first axis; andmeans pivotally connecting one end of the handle to an end of the head opposite to said one end through a pivot axis offset from said first open receptacle and extending transversely to said first axis.