Patent ID: 7342160

Claim:
An adjustable support for a stringed musical instrument comprising: a shaft inserted into a predetermined portion of the stringed musical instrument; and a support member adjustably disposed upon said shaft; said support member comprising: means for engaging a lower portion of the stringed musical instrument; means for engaging a peripheral portion of said shaft, said engaging means for a peripheral portion of said shaft includes a lower portion integrally joined to said annular portion, said lower portion comprising: a central aperture axially aligned and cooperatively configured with said aperture through said annular portion, said central aperture promoting the insertion of said shaft through said lower portion; an arcuate aperture perpendicular to the central axis of said central aperture, said arcuate aperture extending from an outer wall of said lower portion to an inner wall defining said central aperture, said arcuate aperture extending about substantially one-half the periphery of said lower portion; a gap extending from said outer wall of said lower portion to said inner wall defining said central aperture, said gap extending from said arcuate aperture to an end of said lower portion; and a recess disposed substantially opposite to said gap, said recess extending parallel and partially joined to said central aperture thereby forming a flex portion of said lower portion extending parallel to said central aperture from said end of said lower portion to said arcuate aperture whereby a predetermined inner peripheral portion of said lower portion is forcibly urged into engagement with an outer peripheral portion of said shaft; and means for securing said support member to said shaft such that only an inner wall of said support member engages said peripheral portion of said shaft whereby an elevated position of the stringed musical instrument is maintained relative to a floor surface while maintaining tonal qualities of the stringed musical instrument when played.