Charles M. Sutcliffe
Electrician in Newark, DE
License number
Delaware TH-0001341
Issued Date
Jan 7, 2005
Expiration Date
Jan 7, 2006
Category
Electrical Examiners
Type
Homeowner's Permit
Address
Address
2
Newark, DE
Professional information
Stringed Instrument With Slotted Body
US Patent:
5078037, Jan 7, 1992
Filed:
Jun 14, 1990
Appl. No.:
7/538260
Inventors:
Charles D. Sutcliffe - Newark DE
David P. Schafer - Newark DE
David P. Schafer - Newark DE
Assignee:
Dana Sound Research, Inc. - Newark DE
International Classification:
G10D 300
US Classification:
84291
Abstract:
An improved stringed musical instrument of the type comprising a body, a neck extending from one end of the body and terminating in a headstock. The neck is divided along its length into a plurality of frets. A plurality of strings extend over the body along the neck to the headstock. There is a hand slot in the body, extending inwardly from the periphery of the body to a point closely adjacent the neck, and sized to provide access to the frets at the base of the neck. The slot curves along its length. Preferably, the slot underlies a portion of at least some of the strings.