Patent ID: 8633364
Filing Date: 2014-01-21
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A musical instrument comprising: a top; a rigid front member comprising a first seat and a second seat, the rigid front member defining at least a portion of a front perimeter edge of the musical instrument, the first seat of the rigid front member adapted to receive an edge of the top; a back; a rigid rear member comprising a first seat and a second seat, the rigid rear member defining at least a portion of a rear perimeter edge of the musical instrument, the first seat of the rigid rear member adapted to receive an edge of the back; and a side extending between the rigid front member and the rigid rear member, the second seat of the rigid front member and the second seat of the rigid rear member each adapted to receive an opposing edge of the side wherein the rigid front member defines at least a portion of a bout of the instrument, the rigid front member being thicker along at least a portion of the bout of the instrument to form an ergonomic surface thereon.