A stringed musical instrument is disclosed comprising a first tube including a body portion having a bottom end and a top end, and a neck portion with a first end extending longitudinally from the bottom end of the body portion, and a second end. A first string support is connected to the second end of the neck portion, and includes a peg box supporting a plurality of tuning pins. A plurality of musical instrument strings extend from the body portion to the tuning pins. The instrument also includes a bridge with a body-contacting portion configured to engage with the body portion, and a string-contacting portion configured to engage with the plurality of strings, and a second tube extending outwardly from the top end of the body portion, forming a chin rest. Corresponding systems and methods also are disclosed.

Apparatus (32) for lengthening the vibrating length of strings (34) on a harp, which apparatus (32) comprises: (i) securing means (42) for securing one end of the strings (34); (ii) adjuster members (46) for increasing the length of the strings (34) in order to increase the tension in the strings and thereby alter the frequency of vibration of the strings (34); and (iii) mounting means (48) for mounting the apparatus (32) on the harp (36) and wherein: (iv) there is one of the adjuster members (46) for each one of the strings (34); and (v) the adjuster members (46) are pivotable adjuster members (46) which are pivotable between a string non-lengthening position and a string lengthening position.

Apparatus (32) for lengthening the vibrating length of strings (34) on a harp, which apparatus (32) comprises: (i) securing means (42) for securing one end of the strings (34); (ii) adjuster members (46) for increasing the length of the strings (34) in order to increase the tension in the strings and thereby alter the frequency of vibration of the strings (34); and (iii) mounting means (48) for mounting the apparatus (32) on the harp (36) and wherein: (iv) there is one of the adjuster members (46) for each one of the strings (34); and (v) the adjuster members (46) are pivotable adjuster members (46) which are pivotable between a string non-lengthening position and a string lengthening position.

A stringed musical instrument is disclosed comprising a first tube including a body portion having a front side and a rear side, a bottom end and a top end, and a neck portion with a first end extending longitudinally from the bottom end of the body portion, and a second end. An opening is formed on the rear side of the body portion. A first string support is connected to the second end of the neck portion, and includes a peg box supporting a plurality of tuning pins. A plurality of musical instrument strings extend from the body portion to the tuning pins. The instrument also includes a one-piece bridge with a body-contacting portion configured to engage with the body portion, and a string-contacting portion configured to engage with the plurality of strings. Corresponding systems and methods also are disclosed.

A stringed musical instrument is disclosed comprising a first tube including a body portion having a front side and a rear side, a bottom end and a top end, and a neck portion with a first end extending longitudinally from the bottom end of the body portion, and a second end. An opening is formed on the rear side of the body portion. A first string support is connected to the second end of the neck portion, and includes a peg box supporting a plurality of tuning pins. A plurality of musical instrument strings extend from the body portion to the tuning pins. The instrument also includes a one-piece bridge with a body-contacting portion configured to engage with the body portion, and a string-contacting portion configured to engage with the plurality of strings. Corresponding systems and methods also are disclosed.