Patent ID: 6459024
Filing Date: 2002-10-01
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
A torsion brace for a musical instrument having a hollow body, the body having an upper plate and a lower plate, the upper and lower plates connected to a side portion, the torsion brace comprising:a. a head portion configured to connect to the upper plate, lower plate, and side portion at a head of the body; b. a bridge support portion connected to the upper plate at a location where a bridge connects to the upper plate; c. a heel portion configured to connect to the upper plate, lower plate, and side portion at a heel of the body; d. an upper connection portion connected between the head portion and the bridge support portion without contacting the upper plate, lower plate, and side portion; and e. a lower connection portion connected between the heel portion and the bridge support portion without contacting the upper plate, lower plate, and side portion.