Gibson Les Paul Custom Auto Tuning
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| Gibson Robot Guitar | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Gibson |
| Period | December 7, 2007 (Limited Run) |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Solid |
| Woods | |
| Body | Mahogany |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood ('Production' Les Paul, SG), Ebony (Flying V, Explorer, 'Original' Robot Les Paul) |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Pickup(s) | H-H |
| Colors available | |
| Blue sunburst | |
The Gibson Robot Guitar (a.k.a. GOR) is a limited-edition self-tuning Gibson guitar, typically a Les Paul.[1][2] The first run of limited edition Robot Guitars was exclusively made up of Les Paul bodies.[3] Five different Gibson models were available (2008-2011, Robot X-plorer 2008-2012)) with Robot Guitar features: The Robot Les Paul Studio,[4] Robot SG,[5] Robot Flying V, Robot X-plorer, and a Robot Les Paul Junior. Developed by Chris Adams, its most notable feature is that it uses an onboard computer to automatically tune itself. This is not the first guitar to be able to tune itself,[6] but it is regarded as the most modern, unique, and non-invasive self-tuning model available, because it does not employ cams or cantilevers throughout the body of the guitar.[7] The non-limited edition SG and Les Paul Studio are available in a variety of finishes. The Flying V and Explorer are only available in metallic red. The price can range from about $1,000-$3,000 or more for custom options. In the case of the 'Original 1st Production' Robot guitar the only finish available was Blue Silverburst nitrocellulose, a color which Gibson has stated will never be used on any other Gibson guitar (see photo to the right). The original Robot guitar also featured headstock and neck binding which are not standard on any current Les Paul Robot as well as a chrome truss rod cover with 'Robot Guitar' engraved. The production version featured 22-fret rosewood-bound (standard finishes) or white-bound (metallic finishes) ebony fingerboard with figured acrylic trapezoid inlays, white-bound headstock with MOP Gibson logo and flowerpot inlay (metallic finishes) or unbound headstock with screened logo (standard finishes), three-per-side robotic Powerhead Locking tuners, tune-o-matic Powertune bridge, Powertune stop tailpiece, two chrome covered humbucker pickups (490R, 498T), four knobs (three normal, and one Master Control Knob that controls the robotic actions of the guitar), three-way pickup switch, Neutrik jack on side of guitar, chrome hardware.
Technical information[edit]
The tuning system used on the Gibson Robot Guitar is based on the aftermarket Powertune system, which was developed by the Tronical Company of Germany.[2] The Gibson system uses the standard Tune-o-matic style bridge typical on their guitars, but modifications were made to have individual piezo saddles that transmit each string's pitch to the microprocessor.[7] The computer analyzes the signal, and then controls each of the Powerhead Locking Tuners. Each tuner is run by a small servo motor that works in sync with the bridge to bring the string up to pitch by altering the string's tension until it is within a desired tolerance.[2] The entire system is powered by a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery pack housed in the control cavity of the guitar.[8]
Features and functionality[edit]
The Robot Guitar appears to have the standard four knobs for individual pickup volume and tone controls; however, in place of the bridge pickup tone knob, there is the Master Control Knob (MCK).[8] The control functions like a “push-pull” knob: when in the down position, it functions like a standard control. When in the up position, however, the MCK is what coordinates the automatic tuning for the guitar by sending the information and power to the neck PCB through the strings. Then the PCB activates the robot tuners by contact.[8]
Gibson Les Paul Custom Tuners
Users can choose from seven factory presets for tunings, six of which are editable.[7] Each tuning can be returned to 'standard' tuning of A (440 Hz) by simply pulling up on the MCK knob, and strumming the strings lightly.
Similar systems[edit]
While Gibson advertised the guitar in America as a 'world first,'[9] similar systems developed by Transperformance have been in use for decades. Jimmy Page currently uses a Les Paul Goldtop with the Transperformance system in it. This system is also endorsed by Graham Nash as well as Ed Roland.[10] The drawback to the Transperformance system is that it requires heavy modification to the instrument, including routing and installing multiple cams and cantilevers.[11]
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Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom
References[edit]
- ^Reader, Ruth (29 January 2008). 'Gibson Guitar Releases New Self-Tuning Guitar'. VOA News. Voice of America. Archived from the original on April 15, 2009. Retrieved 2 January 2009.
- ^ abcGibson Robot Guitar
- ^Limited Edition First RunArchived 2009-02-20 at the Wayback Machine
- ^'Robot Les Paul Studio'. Archived from the original on 2008-04-23. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
- ^'Robot SG'. Archived from the original on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
- ^Transperformance Archived 2008-07-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ abcBlackett, Matt. 'Gibson Robot Guitar.' Guitar Player, February 2008
- ^ abcGibson Guitar Corporation
- ^The Gibson Robot Guitar is Coming! - gibson.com 2007-11-07
- ^'Tronical. Tronical Artists (15 March 2008)'. Archived from the original on 20 February 2008. Retrieved 25 March 2008.
- ^Gizmag. The Transperformance self-tuning guitar. (15 March 2008)