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Adamas Q Japanese Patent 2

JP 2001-356759 2001 Robert H. Saunders Jr. et al. Japan Composite soundboard top member Adamas 8 drawings

Japanese patent application for an improved composite top member (soundboard) for acoustic stringed instruments. Features a center-free flex edge design with paired composite material layers and a center layer, allowing the soundboard to vibrate more freely than conventional laminated tops. Reduces the need for internal bracing. Filed by Kaman Music Corporation with US priority 09/574356.

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