Patent ID: 8609967
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A tuning system for tuning a hand percussion instrument having a head and a shell, the tuning system comprising: a rim, the rim secured to the head of the instrument, the rim comprising circular opening and a plurality of receptacles; the receptacles integrally formed at an outer periphery of the rim and extending below the curcular opening, the receptacles having a side member, the side member being curved and projecting outward and downward below the circular opening, the receptacles having a horizontal member joined to the side member such that the horizontal member is held in a plane that is substantially parallel to the circular opening, the horizontal member comprising an opening; a side plate assembly, the side plate assembly secured to the shell of the instrument; a tuning rod, the tuning rod having a first end received by the opening such that the first end is held below the circular opening, the first end being accessible to a user for varying tension on the head; and the tuning rod having a second end received by the side plate assembly wherein the hand percussion instrument is one of a conga drum, djembe or bongo drum.