Classical guitar suspension system development

Here are some shots of work in progress on the classical guitar suspension system.

After a lot of experimentation and discussion I decided on a 'positive locking' system that holds the instrument firmly when the case is closed.

The suspension blocks are located on the top and bottom of the case and grip the instrument where it is strongest - at either end the body where the upper and lower blocks can withstand substantial pressure.

This system ensures that when the case is closed the guitar/violin is held so securely that it cannot move in any direction.

The suspension system blocks are made of shock-absorbing semi-rigid closed cell foam covered in silk velvet.

These shots of a case in production show how the blocks will be laid out and how they will contact with the guitar.







Here's a close up of the block which holds the heel of the guitar.



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