Cylindrical guitar rest with joint on a stand to support guitar playing while standing

Abstract

The present invention relates to a column-shaped, padded support, called a "guitar saddle," with a solid core, mounted on a height-adjustable stand and featuring a joint for adjusting the tilt angle. The support is specifically designed for use when playing guitar while standing. It serves as a resting place for the guitar when wearing a guitar strap and is used to improve playing technique as well as to support the neck and back. The guitar saddle is the first support option for guitars when playing while standing that does not involve a fixed connection between the guitar and the support using clamps or screws. This allows for greater freedom of movement while playing and enables a quick and easy switch between playing with and without the guitar saddle.

Description

State of the art at the time of patent application:

[0001] JP H11-249647 A: The patent describes a guitar stand that can be used while sitting or standing and is firmly connected to the guitar by a clamp. Flexible use while playing a song is not intended, as the instrument is firmly connected to the stand.

[0002] US 9715869 B1: The patent describes a banjo stand that is used while sitting. A firm connection to the banjo is necessary and clearly defined, as the support precisely matches the shape of the banjo, and a firm connection is the basis for its use.

[0003] The present invention relates to a cylindrical padded rest, called a “guitar saddle”, with a solid core, which is mounted on a height-adjustable stand and has a joint for adjusting the angle of inclination.

[0004] The hinge is positioned on the long side of the horizontal, cylindrical support at approximately one-third of the total length of the support on the underside. The two circular ends of the support form the sides facing the guitarist, with the longer part, starting from the hinge, representing the side facing the guitarist.

[0005] The rest is specifically designed for use when playing a guitar while standing, where ergonomic positioning and support are required. It serves as a support for the guitar while wearing a guitar strap. It improves guitar playing while standing and also relieves strain on the muscles in the neck and back area.

[0006] The pad is cylindrical in shape, approximately 8 to 12 cm in diameter and 14 to 20 cm long. The rigid core is made of a sturdy material such as metal or plastic to ensure the pad's structure and stability. Above the core is a padding layer made of soft material such as foam, covered with a layer of textile, plastic, or leather to provide comfort and protection.

[0007] The shape and construction of the rest are designed so that a guitar can be placed on the rest with its lower inner curve while standing, while being carried by a strap. The padded outer curve of the rest cushions the weight of the guitar and adapts harmoniously to the shape of the inner curve of the guitar, while the weight of the guitar is supported by the rest.

[0008] To adjust the height of the support to different body sizes, it is mounted on a height-adjustable stand. The stand features a telescopic mechanism that allows the height of the support to be adjusted as needed.

[0009] In addition, the support is equipped with a joint that allows for adjustable tilt angle. This joint provides flexibility in positioning the support and allows the user to adjust the tilt angle to their individual needs. The joint features a locking mechanism to fix the tilt angle in the desired position.

[0010] The tripod and the joint are ideally made of material with the properties of steel in order to improve the stability of the support by ensuring a not too low weight and to ensure a long service life under the load.

[0011] Until now, the only devices available to support guitar playing while standing involved clamps or screws firmly attaching the guitar to a support shaped to the guitar's shape. Attaching and detaching the attachment is very time-consuming and cannot be done while playing. This technique limits guitarists' mobility and flexibility, which is why they are rarely used.

[0012] This limitation is a thing of the past with the invention of the guitar saddle. For the first time, the guitar rests on the saddle without a fixed connection, allowing much more freedom of movement while playing. Switching between playing with and without the saddle is also possible in a matter of seconds, as explained in detail below.

[0013] Adjusting the guitar saddle is an important preparation: You carry the guitar while standing with the strap around your neck. You stand in front of the saddle, which is already mounted on the stand. First, you set the angle so that it slopes slightly towards the player. This makes it much easier to rest the guitar on the saddle while playing, as you only move forward a little. Next, you adjust the height so that the guitar only needs to be lifted slightly to then place it on the saddle. Players need to test out the resting point that suits them best. Then you fix the setting by tightening the lock. The difference in height between the guitar being slung freely and the guitar being rested on the saddle should be large enough that you no longer feel the weight of the guitar on the strap and playing is easy - in other words, a few centimeters higher than without the saddle and with just the strap.The strap sits lightly over the shoulder and no longer bears the weight of the guitar when the guitar rests on the saddle. This allows you to play with or without using the saddle by taking a small step forward or backward.

[0014] Now the saddle is correctly adjusted. First, play a few bars with the guitar resting on the strings and notice how easy it is to play when you're free of the weight of the guitar. Then switch to playing without the saddle, pull the guitar back, and feel the difference! You'll now feel the increased freedom of movement. The ease of changing, always possible, is a newfound freedom thanks to the saddle! Switching from one second to the next, concentrating solely on the strings, then enjoying full freedom of movement again—that's what the saddle makes possible.

[0015] This new way of playing the guitar gives players more flexibility and freedom of movement with their instrument and they can always place the weight of the guitar on the saddle whenever they want, allowing them to easily concentrate on playing the strings without straining their shoulder and neck muscles.

[0016] The new, flexible possibilities of playing the guitar with the guitar saddle have a positive effect on the health of the spine and all the muscles in the back, shoulders, and neck area, as they allow for an individually adjustable alternating rhythm of strain while playing the guitar. Tension in the back and neck is a thing of the past! Tension is barely noticeable or not noticeable in the days following a prolonged period of playing the guitar if the guitar saddle has been used. For many guitar players who play sitting down due to strain, the guitar saddle allows them to play while standing, thus allowing healthy movement and enjoying playing while standing with virtually no strain. This allows them to experience a new level of quality in both musical performance and health.

Claims

[1] Cylindrical padded support with a rigid core mounted on a height-adjustable stand and joint for adjusting the angle of inclination, characterized by : (a) a cylindrical shape with a diameter of approximately 8 to 12 cm and a length of approximately 14 to 20 cm, b) a solid core made of stable material that ensures the structure and stability of the support, c) a padding with a cover on the surface of the support to provide comfort and protection, d) a height-adjustable stand that allows the height of the support to be adjusted to different needs, e) a joint at the bottom of the support positioned at 1 / 3 of the length of the support, which allows the angle of inclination of the support to be adjusted in order to enable ergonomic positioning. [2] The cylindrical padded pad according to claim 1, wherein the solid core is made of metal or plastic. [3] The cylindrical padded support according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the padding consists of foam or another soft, permanently elastic material. [4] The cylindrical padded pad according to claim 1, wherein the cover of the cushioning material may be made of textile fabric, plastic or leather. [5] The cylindrical padded support according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the height-adjustable stand has a telescopic device. [6] The cylindrical padded support according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the hinge has a locking device to fix the angle of inclination in the desired position. [7] The cylindrical padded support according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the tripod and the joint are preferably made of steel in order to ensure the stability of the support by a good dead weight.