The Milwaukee Servoelectric Guitar Project
I think this looks like what would happen if the Borg assimilated a guitar. The string pitch is being changed by tightening and loosening the strings with servomotors in real time. The player hits keys on a keypad to choose the notes but still picks the strings with the right hand like an ordinary guitar. […]
Guitar Heroes & Picasso in NY
Just opening yesterday, February 9th, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art – “Guitar Heroes – Legendary Craftsmen from Italy to New York”. The exhibit focuses on three talented and influential guitar builders of Italian heritage, John D’Angelico, James D’Aquisto, and John Monteleone. Along with dozens of stunning examples of these master luthiers, there will be […]
Axe Totem
Here’s a cool idea that takes the humble guitar hanger to a new level. Dubbed “Axe Totems” by their creator Lisa Winters, they really help your prized guitar stand out as a work of art. It also keeps it within easy reach for daily playing and looks great even when your guitar isn’t on it. […]
Devi Ever Limited Edition “Ruby” Pedal-$50
Lately I’ve gotten into fuzz tones, especially over the top nasty sounding fuzz. This inevitably lead me to the Queen of fuzz, Devi Ever. If your not familiar, Devi makes exactly this type of pedal, and at the moment pretty much only this type of pedal. She has over a dozen pedals all dedicated to […]
DIY Masterpieces -‘HoboCastor’ Basses
I’m heavily into the DIY guitar scene, sometimes I think I spend more time building and tweaking then playing. So I thought it would be cool to start highlighting some of the incredible work I find in the forums and websites where like-minded guitarists congregate. I plan on making this a kind of ongoing series […]