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.

Description:
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 
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     REFERENCE TO A “MICROFICHE APPENDIX” 
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     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     10 A- 10 N and  10 P- 10 V 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″
 
A 1  1.0″ to 26.0″
 
B 1  3.0″ to 38.0″
 
C 1  1.25″ to 24.0″
 
A 2  2.0″ to 38.0″
 
B 2  2.0″ to 38.0″
 
C 2  0.5″ to 22.0″
 
A 3  2.0″ to 38.0″
 
B 3  0.0″ to 38.0″
 
C 3  0.125″ to 16.0″
 
A 4  0.0″ to 15.0″
 
B 4  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) 
     A 1 —4.500″ 
     B 1 —12.500″ 
     C 1 —3.500″ 
     A 2 —10.125″ 
     B 2 —9.875″ 
     C 2 —2.062″ 
     A 3 —10.125″ (rear) 
     —9.875″ (front) 
     B 3 —2″ 
     C 3 —2.375″ 
     A 4 —11.0″ 
     B 4 —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″ 
     A 1 —7.000″ 
     B 1 —16.000″ 
     C 1 —3.250″ 
     A 2 —13.375″ 
     B 2 —11.875″ 
     C 2 —5.250″ 
     A 3 —13.375″ (rear) 
     —11.875″ (front) 
     B 3 —2.000″ 
     C 3 —2.375″ 
     A 4 —11.0″ 
     B 4 —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.