Tuning means for tuning stringed instruments, a guitar comprising tuning means and a method of tuning stringed instruments

摘要

A tuning means for a stringed instrument (10) comprising one or more strings (23), the tuning means comprising actuating means (33) to vary the tension of the or each string, detection means (26) to provide a signal in response to vibration of the or each string (23) and analysis (40) means to control said actuating means in response to said signal to vary the frequency of vibration of the or each string (23) towards a desired frequency for that string (23), characterised in that the actuating means comprises a motor (33), a gearbox (34) and a spindle (32) for connection to a string, the motor (33), gearbox (34) and spindle (32) being in line.