| 摘要 |
<p>A stringed instrument (20), such as a guitar is provided. The stringed instrument (20) includes a body (22) and a neck (24) adjustably and releasably mounted on the body (22) so that the action of associated strings (114) can be customized to the user's liking and then locked into a selected position. The stringed instrument (20) may include a tuning system in which harmonic and pitch tuning are simultaneously obtained. A bridge assembly (34) is provided on the stringed instrument which includes a force conversion assembly capable of converting nonlongitudinal forces into longitudinal forces such that selective adjustment of a turning knob (74, 76) or similar control by a user results in slidable movement of saddle members (36). The stringed instrument (20) may include one or more covers (110, 112) mounted on the body of the instrument between the strings (114) thereof and one or more associated slidable pick-ups (176, 194). The stringed instrument (20) may further include a tremolo having a 'hidden' tremolo plate (92) for activating the tremolo. The stringed instrument may also include a headstock (32) releasably mounted to the neck. The headstock (32) may be replaced with an alternate headstock (134).</p> |
