Patent ID: 6103961
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
A stringed musical instrument, comprising:a lower portion including a resonance body enclosing a resonating chamber, the resonance body having a sound board and a bridge for fastening multiple strings, at least one sound hole carried by said resonance body;an upper portion including a neck and a headstock, the neck having an upper end from which said headstock extends and a lower end secured to said resonance body, multiple pegs located in said headstock and connected to said strings for tightening and loosening said strings, at least one sound hole located in the upper portion;an elongated, hollow, enclosed passage provided in said upper portion and communicating said resonating chamber with said at least one sound hole of said upper portion; andan electronic pick-up located in the upper portion, the electronic pick-up having a microphone located in the elongated passage adjacent the at least one sound hole of said upper portion.