| 摘要 |
A hinge assembly (6) for connecting a neck (3) of a stringed musical instrument (1) to a body (2) to permit the neck to be folded relative to the body from a playing position to, and from, a compact position. The assembly comprises two spaced hinges (7,8) the first hinge (8) connects to the neck and the second hinge (7) to the neck on the body side. A first securing means clamps the neck (3) to the body (2) when the instrument is in a playing position which is releaseable to allow the neck to be folded to the compact position. A string keeper (14) clamps the strings (4) against the hinge body (6), using a second securing means which releases an interlock so that folding can take place, thereby retaining the strings in tension when the neck (3) is folded relative to the body (2). |
