Technology tunes new guitar
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Robotics technology developed by German company Tronical Gmbh in partnership with Gibson Guitar Corp. enables Gibson’s newest Les Paul model to tune itself in about two seconds.
For users who purchase the add-on technology, the guitar recognizes 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 Friday. The guitar will cost about $2,500; the self-tuning feature is $900 more.
Gibson and Tronical said Powertune is the world’s first self-tuning technology.
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