| 摘要 |
Various tuning and bridge systems (24, 160, 250, 310, 390, 400, 450, 512) fo r stringed musical instruments are disclosed for facilitating release of the tension on the strings (12) to enable disassembly and removal of the strings (12) from the instrument. In embodiments for release of the strings from individual string holders, the string holders (60, 376, 406, 466) are mounte d for pivotable movement, and a latch (80; 390; 420, 386) is provided for holding the string holder (60, 376, 406, 466) against rotation in one direction, the latch (80, 390, 420, 486) being moveable to a release positio n to permit free rotation to release the string (12). In embodiments for relea se of tension on all the strings (12), a bridge latch (170, 252, 540) is provid ed for latching the bridge base (162, 516) to the instrument so that the string s (12) are placed under tension to permit play, the bridge latch (170, 252, 54 0) being moveable to a release position to permit movement of the bridge base (162, 516) to release the tension on all the strings (12).
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