# Patent

## Title
Guitar rest

## Abstract

A rest for guitar-like instruments is internally configured to receive the bottom of a guitar-like instrument and to allow the instrument to lean against another object. Preferably, a groove is provided in the bottom of the rest to allow the rest to fit over the handle of an amplifier. Also, the cavity is preferably shaped such that the back of the top of the guitar-like instrument leans on a wall or other supporting structure.

## Background
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This is a continuation-in-part of my prior U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/570,759, filed 15 May 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,727,415, and incorporated herein by reference. Priority of my U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/133,903, filed 13 May 1999, incorporated herein by reference, is hereby claimed.


STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not applicable
REFERENCE TO A “MICROFICHE APPENDIX”
Not applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to accessories for musical instruments More particularly, the present invention relates to guitar accessories.
2. General Background of the Invention
Contemporary instrument stands are designed to totally support the weight and balance of an instrument (freestanding or hanging). Generally made from heavy steel tubing or hardened plastics, they generally require some assembly plus take up a lot of floor space and have a tendency to become tripping hazards or snag points, leaving a sense of insecurity for the instrument.
The following U.S. patents are incorporated herein by reference:
U.S. Pat. No. 4,099,441; U.S. Pat. No. 4,223,785; U.S. Pat. No. 4,474,290; U.S. Pat. No. 4,515,272; U.S. Pat. No. 5,024,328; U.S. Pat. No. 5,029,796; U.S. Pat. No. 5,149,901; U.S. Pat. No. 5,207,327; U.S. Pat. No. 5,219,075; U.S. Pat. No. 5,375,497; U.S. Pat. No. 5,497,689; U.S. Pat. No. 5,590,771; U.S. Pat. No. 5,616,874; U.S. Pat. No. 5,713,465; U.S. Pat. No. 5,816,395; U.S. Pat. No. 5,833,051; U.S. Pat. No. 5,876,813; U.S. Pat. No. 5,911,396; U.S. Pat. No. 5,986,193; and U.S. Pat. No. 6,130,375.

Also incorporated by reference is UK Patent Application No. GB 2 276 314 and the references cited therein and in the U.S. patents mentioned above.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a rest for guitar-like instruments which is internally configured to receive the bottom of a guitar-like instrument and to allow the instrument to lean against another object. Preferably, a groove is provided in the bottom of the rest to allow the rest to fit over the handle of an amp (though the amp handle groove dimensions will vary based on the style of amp handle and type of instrument for which the rest is designed—some models of the rest of the present invention will be designed without an amp handle groove). Also, the cavity is preferably shaped such that the back of the top of the guitar-like instrument leans on the wall or other supporting structure.
The instrument rest of the present invention can be designed to fit any commercially available guitar or other stringed instrument, or other musical instruments.
The outside of the instrument rest of the present invention can be square, rounded, or sculpted to basically any size or shape.
Some light guitar-like instruments will stand up in the instrument rest of the present invention with no other support.
The present invention also comprises a neck support cushion, which is preferably used with the instrument rest of the present invention.



BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
For a further understanding of the nature, objects, and advantages of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description, read in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein like reference numerals denote like elements and wherein:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention, taken along the lines II-II in FIG. 6;
FIG. 3 is a top view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention;
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the cavity of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention, taken along the lines V-V in FIG. 6;
FIG. 6 is a top view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention;
FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention;
FIGS. 8-28 are views of various ornamental designs for the outside of the present invention;
FIG. 29 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with an electric guitar being inserted therein;
FIG. 30 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with an electric guitar inserted therein;
FIG. 31 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with a stringed instrument inserted therein;
FIG. 32 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with a guitar inserted therein and leaning against an amp;
FIG. 33 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with a horn inserted therein;
FIG. 34 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with a box guitar inserted therein;
FIG. 35 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with a stringed instrument inserted therein;
FIG. 36 is a side view showing the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with an electric guitar inserted therein, and the guitar leaning against a neck rest pad of the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 37 is a top view of the neck rest pad of the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 38 is a side view showing the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with an electric guitar inserted therein, and the guitar leaning against a keyboard neck rest pad of the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 39 is a perspective view of the keyboard neck rest pad of the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 40 is a side view showing the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with an electric guitar inserted therein, and the guitar leaning against a headstock rest pad of the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 41 is a side view of the headstock rest pad of the preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 42 is a side view of a headstock rest pad of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 43 is a side view showing the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention sitting on an amp and with an electric guitar inserted therein, and the guitar leaning against a keyboard neck rest pad of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 44 is a perspective view of the keyboard neck rest pad of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 45 is a front view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with a guitar therein;
FIG. 46 is a side view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with a guitar therein;
FIG. 47 is a side view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 48 is a front view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 49 is a front view of the guitar rest of a FIG. 48 and a tripod stand;
FIG. 50 is a front view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 51 is a front view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 52 is a top view of the guitar rest of the present invention shown in FIG. 45; and
FIGS. 53-56 are front perspective views of guitar rests of alternative embodiments of the present invention;
FIGS. 57-60 is a perspective view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention as represented in FIG. 46;
FIG. 61 is a perspective view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 62 is a front view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 63 is a perspective view of two guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, one being flipped over to interlock with the other, for the purposes of shipping and storage;
FIG. 64 is a side view of the preferred alternative embodiment f the apparatus of the present invention, one being flipped over to interlock with the other;
FIG. 65 is a side view of a cavity for receiving guitar like instrument and an interlocking rear support of the same guitar rest of the present invention;
FIG. 66 is a side view of two guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, one being flipped over to interlock with the other;
FIG. 67 is a side view of two guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, one being flipped over interlocked with the other;
FIGS. 68-75 is a side view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with a stringed instrument inserted therein;
FIG. 76 is a side view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 77 is a side view of two guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, one being flipped over to interlock with the other;
FIG. 78 is a side view of two guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, one being flipped over interlocked with the other;
FIG. 79 is a side view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 80 is a side view of two guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, one being flipped over to interlock with the other;
FIG. 81 is a side view of two guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, one being flipped over interlocked with the other;
FIG. 82 is a side view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 83 is a side view of two guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, one being flipped over to interlock with the other;
FIG. 84 is a side view of two guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, one being flipped over interlocked with the other;
FIG. 85 is a side view of multiple guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, stacked for the purposes of shipping or storage;
FIG. 86 is a perspective view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 87 is a perspective view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with a handle;
FIG. 88 is a perspective view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention with electronic accessories (amp board, effects, tuner, etc.) imbedded withing the rest body.
FIG. 89 is a side view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with a stringed instrument inserted therein;
FIG. 90 is a side view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with an internal neck support, with a stringed instrument inserted therein;
FIG. 91 is a side view, of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with multiple cavities;
FIG. 92 is a side view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with multiple cavities, with stringed instruments inserted therein;
FIG. 93 is a perspective view of guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with an electric guitar being inserted therein;
FIG. 94 is a perspective view of guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with an electric guitar inserted therein;
FIGS. 95-96 is a perspective view of guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with an electric guitar being inserted therein;
FIG. 97 is a perspective view of guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention with an electric guitar inserted therein;
FIG. 98 is a perspective view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with a bi-directional cavity;
FIG. 99 is a side view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with a bi-directional cavity;
FIG. 100 is a perspective view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with a bi-directional cavity;
FIG. 101 is a top view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, fitting into an inside corner;
FIG. 102 is a top view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with multiple cavities fitting an outer corner;
FIG. 103 is a top view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with multiple cavities fitting an outer corner;
FIG. 104 is a top view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with multiple cavities fitting into an inside corner;
FIG. 105 is a top view of multiple guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a display arrangement;
FIG. 106 is a top view of multiple guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a display arrangement;
FIG. 107 is a top view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, with multiple cavities;
FIG. 108 is a top view of multiple guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention, illustrating a display arrangement;
FIG. 109 is a perspective rear view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 110 is a perspective view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 111 is a front view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention; and
FIG. 112 is a top view of a guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention.



DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The Instrument Rest Method
The instrument rest of the present invention is a unique style of stand for guitars or other instruments that uses a different concept from all other stands of today. The instrument rest of the present invention is a holder or rest for guitars and other instruments.
Functionality
The instrument rest of the present invention is designed so that a musician can rest the bottom of an instrument on/in the rest, while resting the neck and/or headstock backwards against another object (such as an amplifier, speaker, chairs or even just a bare wall).
Material Composition
The instrument rest of the present invention is preferably made of either a molded polyurethane foam, ester#3, urethane foam, #1570bl, or some similar but not always chemically the same as, yet providing a similar working effect of, a foam type material, and may consist of several different compounds all together.
Specifications
The instrument rest of the present invention is designed to hold a wide range of instruments no matter the shape, size or weight (electric guitars, box guitars, bass guitars, violins, horns, etc.). Factors such as color, density, texture and actual dimensions will be determined upon manufacture and will be influenced by the type of instrument for which the rest is designed.
Features and Benefits
The instrument rest of the present invention will eliminate the sense of insecurity and inconvenience of contemporary stands, by allowing the musician to rest his or her instrument in places not allowed by contemporary stands (on top of amps, behind or beside amps, behind doors, on shelves—just about anywhere where conventional stands will not fit, the instrument rest of the present invention will).
The instrument rest of the present invention will accommodate instruments that do not fit properly in contemporary stands.
The instrument rest of the present invention is preferably of one-piece construction, and is preferably compact and lightweight.
The uniqueness of the design of the instrument rest of the present invention allows for better weight support, superb balancing, and convenience of placement for an instrument.
The instrument rest of the present invention can be carried in most standard guitar cases, without damaging the instrument.
The instrument rest of the present invention will protect the finish of the instrument, by virtue of its design.
The instrument rest of the present invention can be made in extreme color variations, and in unique designs.
When using the instrument rest of the present invention, usually the instrument must be leaned against another object—the instrument rest of the present invention is usually not designed to solely support the instrument (it usually does not make the instrument free-standing—though some light guitar-like instruments will stand up in the instrument rest of the present invention with no other support).
The instrument rest of the present invention provides a lean-anywhere resting place.
The instrument rest of the present invention frees up valuable floor space.
The instrument rest of the present invention is compact, lightweight and durable.
The instrument rest of the present invention is preferably colorful and stylish, with a leather-like feel (when made with molded urethane foam, for example).
Cords will never tangle on the instrument rest of the present invention.
No assembly is required for standard models of the instrument rest of the present invention.
The strap pin locations will vary in location, size, and number.
As used herein, “guitar-like instrument” refers to stringed musical instruments such as electric guitars, box guitars, bass guitars, banjoes, mandolins, fiddles, violins, but excluding free-standing instruments such as harps.
PARTS LIST
The following is a list of parts and materials suitable for use in the present invention:

    10 instrument rest of the preferred embodiment of the present invention
    10A-10N and 10P-10V are instrument rests of alternative embodiments of the present invention
    20 rest body
    21 front of rest body
    22 side of rest body
    23 rear of rest body
    30 cavity for receiving guitar-like instrument
    34 cavity for receiving guitar-like instrument
    35 instrument rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    36 guitar
    37 rest body
    38 front of rest body 37
    39 side of rest body 37
    40 groove for strap pin
    44 cavity for receiving guitar-like instrument
    45 instrument rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    46 guitar
    47 rest body
    48 front of rest body 37
    49 side of rest body 37
    50 groove for amp handle
    54 cavity for receiving musical instrument
    55 instrument rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    56 musical instrument
    57 rest body
    58 front of rest body 37
    59 side of rest body 37
    60 electric guitar
    61 amp
    62 speaker
    63 neck of electric guitar 60
    64 cords of guitar 60
    65 box guitar
    66 tripod stand
    67 forks of tripod stand 66
    70 neck rest pad of the preferred embodiment of the present invention (can be compressed between amp 61 and speaker 62)
    71 compression holes in neck rest pad 70 (will vary in size and quantity)
    72 neck support area of neck rest pad 70
    75 wall
    80 pegboard neck rest pad
    81 metal pegboard hooks of pad 80
    82 neck support area of neck rest pad 80
    83 pegboard
    85 neck rest pad
    86 neck support area of neck rest pad 85
    87 strap of neck rest pad 85 (preferably nylon or Velcro brand hook-and-loop fastener material)
    90 headstock rest pad of the preferred embodiment of the present invention
    91 headstock support area of headstock rest pad 90
    92 strap of headstock rest pad 90 (preferably nylon)
    95 headstock rest pad of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    96 headstock support area of headstock rest pad 95
    110 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention (it cradles more of the guitar than a standard rest 10)
    120 rest body
    121 front of rest body
    122 side of rest body
    123 rear of rest body
    124 V-notch to allow for cords 64
    130 cavity for receiving guitar-like instrument
    134 cavity for receiving guitar-like instrument
    135 instrument rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    136 guitar
    137 rest body
    138 front of rest body 137
    139 side of rest body 137
    144 cavity for receiving guitar-like instrument
    145 instrument rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    147 rest body
    148 front of rest body 147
    149 side of rest body 147
    210 instrument rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    220 rest body
    221 front of rest body
    222 side of rest body
    223 raised rear of rest body to provide upright support
    230 cavity for receiving guitar-like instrument
    250 groove for amp handle
    310 instrument rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    320 rest body
    321 front of rest body
    322 side of rest body
    323 raised rear of rest body to provide upright support
    330 cavity for receiving guitar-like instrument
    331 cord recess to allow for cord for side-jacked instruments
    350 groove for amp handle
    410 instrument rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    420 rest body
    421 front of rest body
    422 side of rest body
    431 tripod holes preferably completely through the body 420 to allow rest 410 to be slipped onto a conventional forked tripod stand 66
    510 instrument rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    520 rest body
    521 front of rest body
    522 side of rest body
    530 cavity for receiving guitar-like instrument
    531 strap (nylon, e.g.) for connecting the left and right pieces of body 520
    610 instrument rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    620 rest body
    621 front of rest body
    622 side of rest body
    630 cavity for receiving guitar-like instrument
    631 strap (nylon, e.g.) for connecting the left and right pieces of body 520
    660 guitar
    710 instrument rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    720 rest body
    721 front of rest body
    722 side of rest body
    730 cavity for receiving guitar-like instrument
    810 instrument rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    820 rest body
    821 front of rest body
    822 side of rest body
    830 cavity for receiving guitar-like instrument
    910 instrument rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    920 rest body
    921 front of rest body
    922 side of rest body
    930 cavity for receiving guitar-like instrument
    1010 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention (it cradles more of the guitar than a standard rest 10)
    1020 rest body
    1021 front of rest body
    1022 side of rest body
    1023 raised rear of rest body to provide upright support
    1025 V-notch to allow for cords
    1030 cavity for receiving guitar like instrument
    1035 cavity for receiving guitar like instruments with slope backs
    1040 cavity to receive strap pin
    1210 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    1220 rest body
    1221 front of rest body
    1222 side of rest body
    1223 raised rear of rest body to provide upright support
    1225 V-notch to allow for cords
    1230 cavity for receiving guitar like instrument
    1310 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    1320 rest body
    1321 front of rest body
    1322 side of rest body
    1323 raised rear of rest body to provide upright support
    1325 V-notch to allow for cords
    1330 cavity for receiving guitar like instrument
    1410 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    1415 guitar rest inverted upside down
    1420 rest body
    1421 front of rest body
    1422 side of rest body
    1423 raised rear of rest body to provide upright support
    1425 v-notch to allow for cords
    1430 primary cavity for receiving guitar like instrument
    1431 secondary cavity for receiving guitar like instrument, multi stage cavities allow different size guitar like instruments
    1435 cavity for receiving guitar like instruments with slope backs
    1440 cavity to receive strap pin
    1450 amp handle groove
    1460 guitar
    1510 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    1515 upside Down freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    1610 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    1615 upside Down freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    1710 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    1810 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    1825 v-notch to allow for cords
    1865 carry handle
    1910 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    1965 carry handle
    1970 accessary,
    1980 accessary,
    1985 speaker
    2010 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    2060 guitar
    2110 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    2160 guitar
    2182 integral neck support
    2210 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    2230 cavity for receiving guitar like instrument
    2250 amp handle groove
    2260 guitar
    2266 carry handle notch
    2310 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    2330 cavity for receiving guitar like instrument
    2360 guitar
    2410 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    2425 v-notch to allow for cords
    2430 primary cavity for receiving guitar like instrument
    2450 amp handle groove
    2510 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    2525 v-notch to allow for cords
    2530 primary cavity for receiving guitar like instrument
    2610 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    2675 wall
    2710 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    2775 wall
    2810 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    2875 wall
    2910 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    2975 wall
    3010 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    3020 rest body
    3021 front of rest body
    3022 side of rest body
    3023 raised rear of rest body to provide upright support
    3025 v-notch to allow for cords
    3026 v-notch to allow for bridges and cords
    3035 cavity for receiving guitar like instruments with slope backs
    3110 freestanding guitar rest of an alternative embodiment of the present invention
    3120 rest body
    3121 front of rest body
    3122 side of rest body
    3123 raised rear of rest body to provide upright support
    3125 v-notch to allow for cords
    3126 v-notch to allow for bridges and cords
    3130 primary cavity for receiving guitar like instrument
    3131 secondary cavity for receiving guitar like instrument, multi stage cavities allow different size guitar like instruments
    3135 cavity for receiving guitar like instruments with slope backs
    3140 cavity to receive strap pin

Dimensions (Potential approximate preferred ranges)

A 0.5′′ to 22.0′′

B 0.125′′ to 18.0′′

C 0.125′′ to 16.0′′

D 0.5′′ to 22.0′′

E 0.0′′ to 8.0′′

F 0 to 60 Degrees

G 0.0′′ to 2.5′′

H 0.0′′ to 2.0′′

A1 1.0′′ to 26.0′′

B1 3.0′′ to 38.0′′

C1 1.25′′ to 24.0′′

A2 2.0′′ to 38.0′′

B2 2.0′′ to 38.0′′

C2 0.5′′ to 22.0′′

A3 2.0′′ to 38.0′′

B3 0.0′′ to 38.0′′

C3 0.125′′ to 16.0′′

A4 0.0′′ to 15.0′′

B4 0.0′′ to 2.5′′



This product may optionally have an exterior coating applied depending upon the type of foam used by the manufacturer. The coatings may vary from a urethane to a synthetic cloth type material depending on coatings market technology.
The following are exemplary values for the following dimensions of the rest when used with a standard electric guitar:
A—2.065′′
B—1.750′′
C—1.500′′
D—1.935′′
E—0.625′′ (strap pin groove depth)
F—15-20 degrees (chosen to allow the instrument to rest in a backwards position, against another object)
G—1.250′′ (width of groove to fit over amplifier handle)
H—0.750′′ (depth of groove to fit over amplifier handle)
A1—4.500′′
B1—12.500′′
C1—3.500′′
A2—10.125′′
B2—9.875′′
C2—2.062′′
A3—10.125′′ (rear)
—9.875′′ (front)
B3—2′′
C3—2.375′′
A4—11.0′′
B4—1.937′′
The following are exemplary values for the following dimensions of the rest when used with a standard large box guitar:
A—5.250′′
B—2.125′′
C—1.500′′
D—5.000′′
E—0.625′′
F—15-20 degrees
G—1.250′′
H—0.750′′
A1—7.000′′
B1—16.000′′
C1—3.250′′
A2—13.375′′
B2—11.875′′
C2—5.250′′
A3—13.375′′ (rear)
—11.875′′ (front)
B3—2.000′′
C3—2.375′′
A4—11.0′′
B4—1.937′′
All measurements disclosed herein are at standard temperature and pressure, at sea level on Earth, unless indicated otherwise.
The foregoing embodiments are presented by way of example only; the scope of the present invention is to be limited only by the following claims.

## Claims

1. Apparatus comprising:
a guitar-like instrument having a bottom in combination with a soft bottom rest having an angled cavity which is internally configured to receive the guitar-like instrument, the cavity shaped to surround the bottom of the guitar-like instrument.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the guitar-like instrument is an electric guitar.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:
a cavity for receiving an amp handle.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:
a cushion for supporting the neck of a guitar.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:
a cushion for supporting the headstock of a guitar.

6. Apparatus including:
a protective device for musical instruments comprising:
a soft bottom rest which is internally configured to receive a guitar-like instrument having a bottom, the rest having an angled cavity for receiving and surrounding the bottom of the guitar-like instrument and allowing the guitar-like instrument to rest against a wall or other substantially vertical structure.

7. The apparatus of claim 6, further comprising:
the guitar-like instrument.

8. The apparatus of claim 6, further comprising:
a case for the guitar-like instrument.

9. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein:
the angled cavity is shaped to closely receive the bottom of the guitar-like instrument.

10. Apparatus comprising:
a guitar having a bottom in combination with a soft bottom rest having an angled cavity which is internally configured to receive said guitar, the cavity shaped to surround the bottom of the guitar.

11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein:
the guitar is an acoustic guitar.

12. The apparatus of claim 10, further comprising:
a cavity for receiving an amp handle.

13. The apparatus of claim 10, further comprising:
a cushion for supporting the neck of a guitar.

14. The apparatus of claim 10, further comprising:
a cushion for supporting the headstock of a guitar.