Adapter for mounting a support device for a stringed instrument, in particular for a violin or a viola. The adapter comprises a first component having an area for encircling the tailpiece button of the stringed instrument, a second component and a connecting device. The first component and the second component are disposed and connected by the connecting device in such a way that the area of the first component encircling the tailpiece button is in stationary contact with the tailpiece button.

Adapter for mounting a support device for a stringed instrument, in particular for a violin or a viola. The adapter comprises a first component having an area for encircling the tailpiece button of the stringed instrument, a second component and a connecting device. The first component and the second component are disposed and connected by the connecting device in such a way that the area of the first component encircling the tailpiece button is in stationary contact with the tailpiece button.

Improved endpin stand apparatus for large stringed instruments are provided. The endpin stand apparatus comprises an endpin shaft and/or a hole for receiving an endpin shaft which supports a large stringed instrument, and components to elevate the endpin shaft from the floor on which the endpin stand apparatus rests. The endpin stand apparatus allows for adjustment of the height of the apparatus and thus of the stringed instrument, and may allow of adjustment of the angle of the instrument relative to the axis defined by the apparatus. The endpin stand apparatus allows a user, the musician, to stand while playing the instrument, and allows the user to move both forward and back and side-to-side through a range of motion. The adjustable endpin stand apparatus height and angle allow for a range of instrument locations and angles, and increased range of motion by the musician while playing the instrument.

This invention comprises a novel mechanical system for adjusting downward and side-to-side pressure of strings on the bridge of stringed musical instruments. The system comprises a threaded female element, to which an instrument's tailgut is attached, and a threaded mounting bolt which freely spins in a socket joint, which is incorporated into a mounting bracket secured to the instrument's end block, thereby allowing the tailgut's position at the point of the saddle to be adjusted higher, lower, or side-to-side relative to the instrument's table. These features allow the instrument's volume, resonance, and playing response to be adjusted in small increments, without detuning the instrument, to allow musicians to adapt quickly to different environmental playing conditions and musical repertoire.

Improved endpin block apparatus for stringed instruments are provided. The endpin block apparatus comprises an endpin support for securing and connecting an endpin to a stringed instrument. The endpin block apparatus may be fixedly attached to the instrument or may be able to rotate about an attachment location, allowing for adjustment of the angle of the instrument relative to the axis defined by the endpin and the musician. The endpin block apparatus provides one or more endpin insertion locations, allowing for one or more angles of the endpin relative to the axis of the instrument, which angle may be adjustable, and may allow for more of the instrument's weight to be borne by the endpin. The adjustable endpin angle and the adjustable endpin block apparatus rotation allow for a greater range of instrument location and angle, and more support of the instrument by the endpin, removing weight from the musician.

Exemplary embodiments of packable stringed instruments, such as upright basses, are disclosed. The exemplary embodiments include a segmented body portion, a neck portion, and a head portion, wherein respective segments of the segmented body portion are removably secured to each other and the neck portion. The segmented body portion may include, for example, an upper body (UB) portion, a lower body (LB) portion, and a central body portion. The neck portion may be separable from the head portion. The various components of the packable stringed instrument are complimentarily shaped so as to be condensed for storage and/or transport. Exemplary methods for disassembling and assembling the exemplary packable stringed instruments are also disclosed.

The present invention relates to a cello endpin, and a cello support frame constituting a core part of the endpin comprises an inner part formed from a metal rod made of brass and an outer part formed from a carbon pipe.

The present invention relates to a cello endpin, and a cello support frame constituting a core part of the endpin comprises an inner part formed from a metal rod made of brass and an outer part formed from a carbon pipe.

A resonance podium includes a plurality of walls defining a frame of the resonance podium. A top panel is coupled to the plurality of walls to form a top surface that supports a performer playing a musical instrument on the resonance podium. A resonant panel is also coupled to the plurality of walls and isolated from the top panel. The resonant panel is configured to receive a portion of the musical instrument and to project structurally-transmitted vibrations from the musical instrument for acoustical amplification.

Exemplary embodiments of packable stringed instruments, such as upright basses, are disclosed. The exemplary embodiments include a segmented body portion, a neck portion, and a head portion, wherein respective segments of the segmented body portion are removably secured to each other and the neck portion. The segmented body portion may include, for example, an upper body (UB) portion, a lower body (LB) portion, and a central body portion. The neck portion may be separable from the head portion. The various components of the packable stringed instrument are complimentarily shaped so as to be condensed for storage and/or transport. Exemplary methods for disassembling and assembling the exemplary packable stringed instruments are also disclosed.