@54mwi53 --the response time is limited by the motors and amps, but can be much faster than this. This was my first version, the last is about three times faster--not as fast as you can fret, but much faster than you can move your hand up and down the neck. Of course you can go as slow as you want
It is definitely a geek toy, but the computer just takes signals from a keyboard on the top of the neck. The left hand still controls the notes, just not by pressing strings. Check out my single string servo for a synthesizer using the same principle being driven by a midi sequencer
it's a geek toy... noticed the cable? that must be connected to a computer and a software controls the servo mechanism to tighten or loosen the string in a certain sequence. so no need to use your other hand and the it sounds smooth because there are no frets.
This one costs about $200 but that is a little misleading because I have a lot of junk around and didn't include the cost of the computer it's attached to (I had that too). Big costs: motors ($15 apiece surplus) servo amplifiers ($14 apiece Kit) guitar pick up $30.
If you had a junk guitar you'd be way ahead. Google my page for a lower cost single string bass that is of lot of fun to play.
Why?! I mean, I like all sorts of weird instruments, but why this?
jezuz12345 3 weeks ago
Wow-&Flutter-Guitar. Me like that sound.
lordoid 4 months ago
Nice, you know I admire someone who has an idea and, just runs with it.
waislandres 5 months ago
What the hell is the point ._.
uiet1123 8 months ago
The Terminator rang, he wants his ARM BACK!
00sven00sven00 10 months ago
is the time response (slide) a function set by you or is it a restriction due to the motors? i.e. can you get it to be quicker if you like?
54mwi53 10 months ago
@54mwi53 --the response time is limited by the motors and amps, but can be much faster than this. This was my first version, the last is about three times faster--not as fast as you can fret, but much faster than you can move your hand up and down the neck. Of course you can go as slow as you want
MilwaukeeGuitar 10 months ago
so fucking cool
angrygrunt 10 months ago
It is definitely a geek toy, but the computer just takes signals from a keyboard on the top of the neck. The left hand still controls the notes, just not by pressing strings. Check out my single string servo for a synthesizer using the same principle being driven by a midi sequencer
MilwaukeeGuitar 1 year ago
it's a geek toy... noticed the cable? that must be connected to a computer and a software controls the servo mechanism to tighten or loosen the string in a certain sequence. so no need to use your other hand and the it sounds smooth because there are no frets.
francis25069 1 year ago
Seems like a big ol steel guitar.
TaterGumfries 1 year ago
@TaterGumfries Yeah--but you can carry it around, sort of. For some reason I can't get that steel guitar sound. It must be more than just sliding.
MilwaukeeGuitar 1 year ago
@TaterGumfries Probably has to do with the string tension. Interestin instrument .
TaterGumfries 1 year ago
what's it weigh?
powerkor 1 year ago
@powerkor This one is about 20 pounds. They are getting lighter as I figure things out. Search for .servoelectricguitar
MilwaukeeGuitar 1 year ago
Oh this is sublime ! Genius ! Great machine.
Thankyou fr the post. This made my day.
faunflynn 1 year ago
@faunflynn Thanks.
MilwaukeeGuitar 1 year ago
My dear sir, you have created an abomination. But an abomination which sings like an angel!
Now I need one, though I belive that won't be very easy.
vek329 1 year ago
@vek329 Yeah...
MilwaukeeGuitar 1 year ago
@vek329 you dear sir, are a complete fool, its a musical mass abortion, how dare it.
showusurface 1 year ago
I want one!
SOADafi 2 years ago
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nice experiment but that's not music and that's not an instrument......
miriyaa 2 years ago
wtf is this?
letterbekmen 2 years ago
NEVER EXPLODE?
jazzimiento 2 years ago
Rarely if ever. Smoke sometimes.
MilwaukeeGuitar 2 years ago
is it robot?
alkatrans 2 years ago
Do mind if I ask how much one of these costs to build?
crsereda 2 years ago
This one costs about $200 but that is a little misleading because I have a lot of junk around and didn't include the cost of the computer it's attached to (I had that too). Big costs: motors ($15 apiece surplus) servo amplifiers ($14 apiece Kit) guitar pick up $30.
If you had a junk guitar you'd be way ahead. Google my page for a lower cost single string bass that is of lot of fun to play.
MilwaukeeGuitar 2 years ago
Now you just need Terminators arm to play that thing!
jdsony 3 years ago
woh
dorklord101 3 years ago
Amazing!
nice work men!!!
raytrax 3 years ago
Wow! This is awesome.
EnoYaw 3 years ago