Ahem. That's what it says on the box at least. Here's the bumf:
"Imagine a guitar that tunes itself automatically, exactly how you want, whenever you want in seconds, in fact less than 2 seconds!
With an accuracy that's not always achievable via manual tuning (typically 0.2 cent!) the ITM (Individual Tune Memory) also takes into account personal preferences that most musicians have."
Re: Presenting... the 'ITM' guitar that tunes itself!
I notice that, so far, they only make them for electric guitars, and for standard tuning. But, I don't see any reason why a version for acoustic couldn't be developed, and for other tunings. In fact, I 'invented' this device some years ago, but I'm not a good enough engineer to come up with a design. The ideal version would have a number of preset tunings - EADGBE, DADGBE, DADGAD, DGDGBD etc. - *and* be programmable, so you could invent your own tunings. Come to that, why not make a version for bouzouki, mandolin, harp...
Still, plenty of more capable people have already thought of it and are developing their ideas as we speak. Good luck to them.
Presenting... the 'ITM' guitar that tunes itself!
Presenting... the 'ITM' guitar that tunes itself!
Ahem. That's what it says on the box at least. Here's the bumf:
"Imagine a guitar that tunes itself automatically, exactly how you want, whenever you want in seconds, in fact less than 2 seconds!
With an accuracy that's not always achievable via manual tuning (typically 0.2 cent!) the ITM (Individual Tune Memory) also takes into account personal preferences that most musicians have."
http://www.tronical.com/info01.html
# Posted on March 19th 2006 by Q
Re: Presenting... the 'ITM' guitar that tunes itself!
Whatever next....?
The big question is though, can this gadget be programmed to follow the tuning of flutes as they warm up?
# Posted on March 19th 2006 by Ron P
Re: Presenting... the 'ITM' guitar that tunes itself!
As long as the flute's bluetooth-enabled, I don't see any reason why not
# Posted on March 19th 2006 by Q
Re: Presenting... the 'ITM' guitar that tunes itself!
Q, is this you?
http://www.unclescam.org/blueteeth6.jpg
# Posted on March 19th 2006 by Ron P
Re: Presenting... the 'ITM' guitar that tunes itself!
In 10 to 15 years, very probably!
# Posted on March 19th 2006 by Q
Re: Presenting... the 'ITM' guitar that tunes itself!
I notice that, so far, they only make them for electric guitars, and for standard tuning. But, I don't see any reason why a version for acoustic couldn't be developed, and for other tunings. In fact, I 'invented' this device some years ago, but I'm not a good enough engineer to come up with a design. The ideal version would have a number of preset tunings - EADGBE, DADGBE, DADGAD, DGDGBD etc. - *and* be programmable, so you could invent your own tunings. Come to that, why not make a version for bouzouki, mandolin, harp...
Still, plenty of more capable people have already thought of it and are developing their ideas as we speak. Good luck to them.
# Posted on March 19th 2006 by ragaman
Re: Presenting... the 'ITM' guitar that tunes itself!
Can this guitar get in a round of drinks while the rest of us are playing? If not, it's worthless.
# Posted on March 19th 2006 by Floss the Tethers
Re: Presenting... the 'ITM' guitar that tunes itself!
Come on Geoff, guitarists don't buy rounds of drinks - just like in rock or jazz bands, saxophonists never lift PA equipment!
# Posted on March 19th 2006 by Ron P
Re: Presenting... the 'ITM' guitar that tunes itself!
Got any nifty ideas for boosting my Individual Tune Memory?
# Posted on March 21st 2006 by katiebee