Patent ID: 8723007
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A stringed instrument bridge assembly for a stringed instrument having a plurality of strings of different gauges, the bridge assembly comprising: a stringed instrument bridge; a plurality of string-specific saddles arranged within the stringed instrument bridge; and two stabilizing screws to releaseably secure the stringed instrument bridge to the stringed instrument, each of the two stabilizing screws having a socket, wherein the two stabilizing screws are structured and arranged such that respective longitudinal axes of the two stabilizing screws are arranged at an angular offset relative to a string extension direction, wherein each of the plurality of string-specific saddles includes a respective notch structured and arranged for accommodating therein a respective string of the plurality of strings, and wherein each of the respective notches is configured in a string-specific manner to accommodate therein a string at least one of: configured to produce a particular note; having specific string gauge; and within a range of string gauges configured to produce a particular note.