Larry N Santellan

US Patent:

6800800, Oct 5, 2004

Filed:

Aug 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/222168

Inventors:

Renato Giordano - Aliso Viejo CA 92656
Alex Perelman - Aliso Viejo CA 92656
Larry Santellan - Dana Point CA 92629

International Classification:

G10H 132

US Classification:

84726, 84728, 84743, 84453

Abstract:

An improved electric guitar and pickguard assembly are provided. The pickguard assembly includes a traditionally shaped deck plate for mounting to the body of an electric guitar. The deck plate is constructed at least partially, or entirely, of a multi-layered printed circuit board for providing electrical pathways for communicating power and signals between electrical components mounted to the deck plate. Preferably, the deck plates printed circuit board includes an integrated wireless transmitter and an integrated synthesizer which eliminates the need for a phantom pickup.