| 摘要 |
A reverse bridge tension configuration for a stringed instrument allows the stringed instrument to offset some of the tension felt by the bridge. For a typical stringed instrument such as a guitar, the tensioned strings are bound between the bridge and the headstock. However, the reverse bridge tension configuration loops the tensioned strings on a path that goes around the back of the instrument, through the body of the instrument, and back to the bridge. A reverse bridge is positioned on the corner of the soundboard and the back end so that the tensioned strings can loop around the back end without causing pressure damage to the outer surface of the instrument. Once the tensioned strings travel around the reverse bridge and into the body, channels are positioned within the body in order to guide the tensioned strings back to the bridge. |
| 主权项 |
1. A reverse bridge tension configuration for a stringed instrument comprises:
a stringed instrument; a reverse bridge; a plurality of looping assemblies; said stringed instrument comprises a body, a standard bridge, a bridge plate, a saddle, and a plurality of strings; said reverse bridge comprises a first leg and a second leg; each of said plurality of looping assemblies comprises a pinhole, a bridge pin, a first string guide, a second string guide, a first sleeve, a second sleeve, and a channel; said body comprises a front end, a back end, and a soundboard; said plurality of looping mechanisms being evenly spaced across said standard bridge; said reverse bridge being positioned at said back end; and said plurality of strings being wrapped from the said standard bridge, around said reverse bridge, through said body, and to said saddle by said plurality of looping assemblies. |
