Patent ID: 6573439
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: G10D,G10G

Abstract:
An ergonomically designed stringed instrument comprising:a main body portion having first and second spaced distal end faces longitudinally thereof, and spaced distal top and bottom faces vertically thereof, and spaced front and rear surfaces; an elongated fingerboard extending from a first one of said end faces; a bridge for supporting strings of the instrument disposed closely adjacent to the second one of the end faces and the bottom face; a leg rest attached to the first end face and extending therefrom, said leg rest being angularly adjustable between selectable supporting positions; an upper horn extending from a region of the top face of the body, said upper horn having a contoured rear surface shaped to conformingly engage the upper body of the instrumentalist; and a belly rest extending from the rear surface of the instrument for engagement with an instrumentalist's abdomen.