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Back in 2019, Positive Grid launched an extraordinary practice amp for guitarists called the Spark. We got to take one for review last year and were mighty impressed. Now the company has launched a Mini version with a built-in battery for play anywhere… Continue reading Positive Grid downsizes Spark smart guitar amp with battery-powered Mini
There are a number of options available to guitarists who want to take a six-string buddy along for a trip into the wilds, but there are usually compromises to be made. The Mogabi smart guitar travels a different path by cramming all manner of useful f… Continue reading Folding travel guitar rocks onboard recording, built-in speaker and Bluetooth
Learning to play an instrument is hard, but technology can help you along and keep you motivated. We’ve seen a number of inventive solutions over the years – including follow-the-lights setups, others that gamify the experience and even one that puts a… Continue reading Roadie Coach designed to be your personal guitar teacher
Multi-necked guitars are nothing new of course, examples of note include the Reversed Slide Neck from Luca Stricagnoli, Rick Nielsen’s five-neck Hamer beast, and the beautifully bizarre Manzer Pikasso. The Hydra follows a similar path, but does so with… Continue reading Ibanez reveals crazy three-necked Hydra guitar built for Steve Vai
Three years ago, creator Burls Art released a video documenting the building of his first guitar, which featured a body made from 1,200 colored pencils. The video went viral and more impressive builds followed. Now the artist has partnered with 4ocean … Continue reading Artist makes stunning one-off guitar from recycled marine plastic
[Courcirc8] was a big fan of the ALP AD-80, with the travel guitar being a surprisingly competent instrument despite its folding form-factor. However, the onboard headphone amp left something to …read more Continue reading Travel Guitar Hacked With Digital FX Setup
Samsung’s internal innovation hub demonstrated a nifty learning and jamming system at CES 2022 last week called the ZamStar. The app-based setup allows for remote collaborations, while a smart guitar with LEDs embedded in the neck caters for follow-the… Continue reading Samsung previews light-up guitar learning and jamming concept
Chinese company Lava surprised and delighted us with its “Me 2” carbon fiber acoustic guitar, and now it’s released “the first smart guitar ever,” with a built-in touchscreen to control several built-in effects and apps, including a tuner and looper.Co… Continue reading Lava unveils ambitious, lightweight Me 3 carbon fiber “smart guitar”
Much discussion goes on in the guitar world about the best hardware to use. Whether its pickups, how they’re positioned, or even the specific breed of wood on the fretboard, …read more Continue reading Active Pickguard Makes For A Great Guitar Mod
For a standard that has been in use since the 1980s, MIDI is still one of the most dominant forces on the musical scene even today. It’s fast, flexible, and …read more Continue reading Guitar Pickguard Adds MIDI Capabilities