Patent ID: 7763785
Filing Date: 2010-07-27
Classification: G10D,G10H

Abstract:
1. A structure to be incorporated into a musical instrument comprising: a plurality of strings, each having one proximal end and one distal end; and each said one proximal end connected to at least two other said proximal ends at a junction point and radiating therefrom; and each said strings having their said distal ends attached to a structural element in order to create a tension on said strings so as to create a network of strings; a movable stopper movable between a position where it makes physical contact with strings so as to acoustically separate the strings on one side of said stopper from strings on the other side of said stopper wherein in this configuration, said network of strings is no longer active and by disengaging said movable stopper from said strings so that there is no physical contact between said stopper and said strings so as to re-establish said network of strings.