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Result
By developing a tailpiece which sits behind the body it allows the strings to move as the neck moves. This
means the strings still stay taught and in line as the neck slides under the body and means they move back
into place as the neck bolts back into position. So far for this basic prototype the movement is a bit stiff
and trouble some but can be improved upon. The neck then securing into place is still in the works as
some 3D printed prototypes were developed. These locking mechanisms worked very well, being quite
strong and needed to be investigated further. (Figure 4.7)
Figure 4.7: 3D printed prototypes developed for neck lock and
sliding tail piece
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