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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 16, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2005
Applicant:
Kiyoshi Minakuchi, Hamamatsu, JP;
Inventor:
Kiyoshi Minakuchi, Hamamatsu, JP;
Assignee:
Yamaha Corporation, Shizuoka, JP;
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G10D 3/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A string replacement assistance apparatus is used when the strings of a stringed instrument equipped with a tremolo unit are replaced. The tremolo unit makes a pivotal movement in arm-up and arm-down directions by an operation of a tremolo arm connected thereto. The string replacement assistance apparatus includes a base section which is to be put on the body of the stringed instrument and a holding section which is elongated from the base section and holds the tremolo arm to prevent the tremolo unit from the pivotal movement.