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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2025
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2023
Mark S. Gardner, Yardley, PA (US);
Mark S. Gardner, Yardley, PA (US);
Abstract
A plectrum for use with a stringed musical instrument is provided. The plectrum may comprise a rigid outer shell and a plurality of inlay portions. Each inlay portion, of the plurality of inlay portions, may be partially inserted within, and secured to, the outer shell, and may comprise a portion that extends beyond the outer shell. The outer shell may comprise a first material configured to produce first tonal properties in a string of a stringed musical instrument when placed in contact with the string. The plurality of inlay portions may comprise a second material configured to produce second tonal properties in the string when placed in contact with the string. The first tonal properties may be different from the second tonal properties.