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Around this time last year, we featured an interesting prototype electric six string from startup Fern Guitars that allowed players to install pickup modules in a host body, without having to break out the soldering iron. Now the Phoenix guitar has lau… Continue reading Phoenix guitar takes a modular approach to tone
It’s a well-established fact that a guitarist’s acumen can be accurately gauged by the size of their pedal board- the more stompboxes, the better the player. Why have one box …read more Continue reading Neural Networks Emulate Any Guitar Pedal for $120
Playing the guitar is pretty difficult to do, physically speaking. It requires a lot of force with the fretting hand to produce clear notes, and that means pressing a thin …read more Continue reading Smart Guitar Will Practically Play Itself
There have been a number of attempts to add digital sound processing tech to analog guitars, to create all-in-one rockers, make mobile MIDI machines, or to give players numerous guitar tones in one instrument. The latest hybrid shredder comes from Shen… Continue reading Intelligent guitar brings digital and analog worlds together
There’s a story that goes something like this: Chet Atkins was playing his guitar when someone remarked, ‘that guitar sounds great!’ Mr. Atkins immediately stopped playing and asked, ‘how does …read more Continue reading Guitar with Hot-Swappable Pickups Lights Our Fire
Late last year, after stumbling across an extraordinary performance of While My Guitar Gently Weeps on YouTube, we caught up with accomplished Italian guitar player Luca Stricagnoli to take a closer look at the novel slide guitar attachment he used in … Continue reading Novel Reversed Slide Neck guitar attachment readied for release
Playing the guitar requires speed, strength, and dexterity in both hands. Depending on your mobility level, rocking out with your axe might be impossible unless you could somehow hold down …read more Continue reading Auto Strummer Can Plectrum the Whole Flat-Strumming Spectrum
Learning to play a musical instrument well requires a significant time investment. [Ivan Miranda] had dreamt of doing this but made peace with the fact that his talents and motivation …read more Continue reading Building A Robotic Band To Make Up For Lack Of Practice
Learning to play the guitar is hard, and we’ve seen a number of solutions leveraging digital smarts to help kickstart the process and keep students engaged. The latest is a funky X-wing smart guitar from Russia that can be played by everyone from begin… Continue reading Russian startup hopes smart guitar will open playing to all
Last month, Fender launched its third Acoustasonic hybrid acoustic, and we got to play with the Jazzmaster and interview the company’s R&D chief. Now Master Builder Ron Thorn has given the Custom Shop treatment to the guitar, and it’s a beaut.Continue … Continue reading Fender Master Builder creates stunning one-off Acoustasonic Jazzmaster