Rockin’ Patent – Ernie Ball Inc’s “Aluminum Copper Wrap Wire For Musical Instruments”

February 16, 2024

Rockin’ Patent^®: US Patent No. 9,117,423
Filed: 8 January 2014
In the name of: Ernie Ball Inc
Title: Aluminum Copper Wrap Wire For Musical Instruments
What’s claimed: “A string for a musical stringed instrument comprising: (a) a core wire; and (b) a wrap wire coiled tightly around the core wire, the wrap wire comprising an aluminum-copper alloy comprising between about 2 wt % and about 10 wt % aluminum.”
Why this patent rocks: This patent appears to involve Ernie Ball Inc’s aluminum bronze wire tailored for Ernie Ball acoustic guitar strings. Brian Ball, vice president at Ernie Ball, claims that “the wire alloy, weight-accuracy and temper make a big difference in the tone and performance of our guitar strings.” LightMetalAge writes that the aluminium-bronze blend provides more protection and clarity than traditional bronze strings, as well as improved corrosion resistance. For more information, see here.

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