We’re still working on the exact manufacturing details, but we’re getting close to being able to release a new product – a device that clips onto your guitar and gives it all the functionality of the V1. We’re still in the open testing phase to work out how to make it the best it can be, but here are the details so far -
The new product requires no drilling, cutting, or otherwise destructive modification to your guitar. All you need to do is attach a few copper stickers to the fretboard of your guitar and then clip it on with the included guitar capo.
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- Wires attached to the strings
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- Prototype clipped to the guitar
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- Prototype clipped to the guitar
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- Prototype clipped to the guitar
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- Closeup of where the prototype contacts the guitar
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- The prototype next to the guitar
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- Copper tape attached to all the frets
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- Copper tape attached to the first fret
The product then turns your guitar into a video game controller just like the V1, allowing you to practice fingering, notes, and chords with guitar games for the Wii, Playstation 3, and PC. And since the device isn’t built into a guitar, it will be significantly cheaper.
Also, if you have any great ideas for the name, we’d love to hear them! Shoot us a line at contact@openchord.org
