Rockin’ Patent – J. Ashborn’s “Guitar Head”
Rockin’ Patent: US Patent No. 7,279 Issue Date: 16 April 1850 In the name of: James Ashborn (inventor) Title: Guitar Head What’s claimed: “I also claim combining an eccentric roller with a capo tasto for moving and holding it down onto any desired part of a guitar handle, by means of a metal strap made to embrace the handle and capo tasto plate and attached thereto, substantially in the manner and for the purpose specified.”. Why this patent rocks: a very early example of a patent relating to a capo. If you’re a patent-savvy music tech business looking for patent help, get in touch with Russell IP here! The information above is for general interest and […]
