Patent ID: 7402740
Filing Date: 2008-07-22
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A tuning mechanism for tuning a musical drum having a head and a shell, said tuning mechanism comprising: a tuning bracket mounted to said shell, said tuning bracket having a stabilizing portion; a tuning rod having a first end secured to the head of said drum for varying the tension on the head, wherein said tuning rod is received in the tuning bracket; a nut is secured to said second end of said tuning rod for varying the applied tension to the head of said one drum; a washer positioned between said nut and said tuning bracket; and a stabilizing interface to prevent threads of said tuning rod from engaging said tuning bracket, wherein said stabilizing interface includes a stabilizing tang provided on said washer to engage a recess provided on said tuning bracket said tang being received in said recess to prevent contact between threads of said tuning rod and said tuning bracket and to improve a tuning procedure for said drum.