Push button key operated guitar - has keys with inset strikers mounted in bridge housing spanning guitar and special button for chord generation

摘要

A guitar is equipped with push button operated actuators as an alternative means of generating notes. The push button keys are mounted in a bridge section (2) secured to the arm (1) of the guitar near to the string posts. Each push button (4) is located directly above a specific string and contains a profiled striker (6). The push button is biased by a spring (5) out of contact with the string (3). The generation of chords is accomplished by a special push button with three strikers simultaneously operating on separate strings. The strings are brought together by a bridge joint section (8).