Monday, May 9, 2005
Light Up That Fretboard
Posted by Jason Dunn in "ARTICLE" @ 11:00 AM
"I remember the days, long, long ago, when hours of my time were spent hunched over the fretboard of an electric guitar in the vain hope of pulling off a stunning guitar solo or coming up with a riff that would sell a million records. Unfortunately I failed miserably in my quest to become lead guitarist with a world famous heavy metal band, which is why I entered the only-slightly-less glamourous world of IT journalism. But that’s because I didn’t have the right teaching … at least that’s the story I’m sticking to. With the help of a new development in the world of axe technology, however, I reckon I would have stood a better chance. Optek’s innovative Fretlight guitar has bright red LEDs embedded in the fretboard at every fingering position, which light up scales, tunes and chords and progressions that you can follow with your fingers."
This is one of the more unique digital music products I've seen - I play bass myself, but have pondered learning to play guitar, and this seems like it would be a good way to get started. Now if only I had more time in my day. :roll:
This is one of the more unique digital music products I've seen - I play bass myself, but have pondered learning to play guitar, and this seems like it would be a good way to get started. Now if only I had more time in my day. :roll:
