Robotics technology developed by German company Tronical Gmbh in partnership with Gibson Guitar Corp. enables their newest Les Paul model to tune itself in about two seconds. Learning how to play may take slightly longer.
When purchased, the Powertune technology recognizes guitar pitch. Then, its processor directs motors on its six tuning pegs to tighten or loosen the strings accordingly. The Gibson Les Paul guitar model with Blue Silverburst finish goes on sale globally this Friday.
The Silverburst model will cost about $2,499 in the U.S. with self-tuning offered for an additional $900 extra. Guitarists looking to add Powertune to existing guitars will have to part with about $600.
Gibson guitars with the technology come preset with six types of tuning to play different kinds of music. They also can remember a player's additional original tuning styles, by listening with a microphone to the sounds of the strings. To set the instrument to a particular tuning, the user pulls a knob, turns it to the desired style, indicated with a blue light, and then pushes the knob back in. An electric signal travels up the strings to the motors on the tuning pegs. The system is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
When purchased, the Powertune technology recognizes guitar pitch. Then, its processor directs motors on its six tuning pegs to tighten or loosen the strings accordingly. The Gibson Les Paul guitar model with Blue Silverburst finish goes on sale globally this Friday.
The Silverburst model will cost about $2,499 in the U.S. with self-tuning offered for an additional $900 extra. Guitarists looking to add Powertune to existing guitars will have to part with about $600.
Gibson guitars with the technology come preset with six types of tuning to play different kinds of music. They also can remember a player's additional original tuning styles, by listening with a microphone to the sounds of the strings. To set the instrument to a particular tuning, the user pulls a knob, turns it to the desired style, indicated with a blue light, and then pushes the knob back in. An electric signal travels up the strings to the motors on the tuning pegs. The system is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Gibson hopes to sell 4,000 of the first limited-edition "robot guitars" worldwide.
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