Patent ID: 6023014
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
An apparatus for use in tensioning a string of a musical instrument and for changing the tension in the string of the musical instrument by a predetermined amount, said apparatus comprising a housing, a string post projecting from said housing, said string post being connectable with the string of the musical instrument, a pinion connected with said string post and disposed in said housing, a worm disposed in said housing in meshing engagement with said pinion, a manually rotatable knob connected with a first end portion of said worm for rotating said worm relative to said housing to thereby impart rotary motion to said pinion and string post to obtain a first tension in the string of the musical instrument, and a manually engageable actuator connected with a second end portion of said worm and movable to rotate said worm through a predetermined distance relative to said housing to thereby impart a predetermined amount of rotary motion to said pinion and string post to change the tension in the string of the musical instrument from the first tension by a predetermined amount.