Inventors:
Thomas Cacioppo - Haverstraw NY, US
International Classification:
G10D003/18
Abstract:
A thumb rest for installation in a recess formed in the body of a guitar, or the like, includes a base having a longitudinal slot oriented generally along the length of the strings, and a thumb support lever supported on a pivot shaft which is movable along the slot, whereby the thumb support lever may be moved to a desired position and angular orientation relative to the strings. A retaining nut longitudinally movable in the base threadedly engages with one end of the pivot shaft, and a locking knob at the other end of the shaft and a resilient washer located between the thumb support lever and the base allows the lever to be tightened and retained at the desired position. A shoulder extending from the base serves as template for the depth of the recess, and forms a frame to provide a neat finished appearance down over the pivotable finger support and presses the finger support against a resilient washer which is pressed against the slide. The thumb support lever is formed of two arms disposed at an angle to each other. The arm on which the thumb actually rests is slightly curved for comfort and convenient use, and may be fitted with a resilient boot. For a semi-hollow or hollow guitar, an adapter ring fits around the front plate with the shoulder recessed therein to provide better distribution of force on the relatively thin front face of the guitar. Spring clips located inside the guitar body shaped to bear against the inner surface of the guitar face cooperate with mounting screws extending through the base.
