Strange New Double Sided Guitar Patent

[Channelman]

Whilst I was looking for something else, I spotted this US Patent
for a 'Combo Guitar' which turns out to be two guitars on one body.
www.freepatentsonline.com/7102073.pdf
Really strange idea, they are on each side of the body.
The unused strings are covered when not in use.
Does the patenter image that anybody would want to play this?
Channelman

[ranchtooth]

That certain bag of crotch cleansing substance Michael Angelo would probably give it a try! Spinning it around to play both sides in one solo...

[ChrisK]

Adjusting the truss rod (s) might get interesting. ;D

Using yer, oops, oh yeah, um, belt buckle (yeah, that's the ticket) would enable both bass and geetar playing simultaneously at the same time. ;D

'Course it gives "entanglement" a whole new perspective!

[png123]

Strange idea, but imho not too practical.

1) It must be bloody heavy
2) the Neck altough covered cannot be too practical
3) Uncomfortable
4) why not just have 2?

[UnklMickey]

symmetry to a line within a plane is wonderful

symmetry to a plane is too much, even for unk.

[busuyi]

Over 500 units sold (0 returns) to 12 states and counting. The final product came as NECK THRU on both sides, barely heavier than regular guitar, basswood body, rosewood fingerboard - perfect recipe for xtreme SUSTAIN. People are just loving it. There is a 6/12 strings version in the making.

[4real]

Is there a web site or link to the actual instrument, perhaps someone using the thing?

[long813]

Oct 17, 2012 16:14:51 GMT -5 4real said:

Is there a web site or link to the actual instrument, perhaps someone using the thing?

I originally thought it the comment was spam, but it seems to be legit. I am too, curious about the brand which creates/sells this.

[newey]

busuyi-

Hello and Welcome to G-Nutz2!

Given the similarity of your username to that on the patent in question, may we assume you are the inventor?

You've resurrected a very old discussion, and it seems from what you say that the project has progressed considerably. So, photos and links would be much appreciated. It's your chance to prove wrong those naysayers from years ago.

[sumgai]

Oct 17, 2012 19:29:31 GMT -5 newey said:

You've resurrected a very old discussion....

Six years to the day, to be exact! Beat's chuck's record of 5 years and a month.

[busuyi]

[cynical1]

I must say, I liked the version with the two separate necks over the one with a combined rectangular neck.

I wish you luck with these. Double necks are a hard sell. I've only made one, a fretted and fretless 4 string side-by side version. Weighed a ton. At least you can keep the weight down the way you did it.

I have to wonder, though, what does "buckle rash" looks like on your strings...

Happy Trails

Cynical One

[onemc4you]

Makes a good gopher trap. The E string takes their head clean off!