gibson Robot geetar

[taylor414rce2003]

whats the scoop ?whats the deal? anybody have pics or specs? I read that only select dealers will get only 10 units each

 

[6L6C]

Here you go.

http://www.gibson.com/robotguitar/gallery.html

Not to crazy with the look of those over sized machines.
Its kinds cool but I wish Gibson would just pay attention to QC.
You will also see the guitar needs to be recharged which i can do without.

 

[jtb226]

While it looks cool and seems like a great concept, I think it take some of the magic out of playing guitar.

Part of learning to play and appreciating the instrument is learning how things work on it. Learning how to tune and all the different tunings and how they "work" is part of the process of learning.

 

[steeldragonjovi]

yeah, it's pretty sweet. But, I would never buy it. First of all, it's a Gibson. Secondly, it's a freaking machine. There's just something unique about actually doing all the work yourself. It makes you respect your ability and instrument more.

But, as I said, it's pretty handy.

 

[MesaENGR412]

It's a neat concept, but, with the name Gibson, probably a way too expensive one. IT would be handy to have it tune automatically, but, like others previously stated, that's part of learning how to play guitar, and players need to know how to tune and intonate their own instruments with nothing more than a tuner, a screwdriver and their ears.

-AJH

 

[taylor414rce2003]

I agree, thicker gauge strings and a Floyd rose or lockers do the trick for staying in tune or you can play using the Jeff Beck method .....bend it till it sounds right :wink: I heard an interview with Jeff,he was on his way to a radio station to do a live show and 1/2 way to the gig he reliezed he forgot his axe,so he stopped a a music store and bought a guitar. He pulled it out of the box at the radio station and started playing it,factory set up and out of tune.

 

[eltrain858]

i could see it being useful for people who like to use a lot of different alternate tunings during a live set.. especially since you can program in your own alternate tunings..

beginners who can't figure out how to tune their own guitar should not be playing a guitar this expensive anyway..

 

[taylor414rce2003]

beginners who can't figure out how to tune their own guitar should not be playing a guitar this expensive anyway..[/quote]

but when they get frustrated you can buy nice gear for short money :twisted:

 

[Rocky]

The Robot guitar really isnt that expensive as far as Gibsons go.

 

[6L6C]

The Robot guitar really isnt that expensive as far as Gibsons go.

Yeah your right I think it was around $2500-2600. Which makes me wonder since the guitar has a fair amount of electronics on it not to mention the tuners themselves mmmmmmm-mm.

Where are they taking the shortcuts? Or is it they want to push this so much that they are coming in with a temporary low price just to get them out there?

Personally I think the technology is cool but I can’t see this being as big as Gibson is pushing it to be. I have talked to other people about it and they seem to have the same though on it as I do. We are all curious and want to see one in action but for ourselves just can’t be bothered.

You have to charge a battery now about every 200 tunings, sounds like allot but in a studio setting how much are you tweaking the guitar? A fair amount I’m sure. Even rechargeable lithium batteries need to be replaced down the road. There is allot of electronics in the guitar now including some mounted under the tail piece connected by a ribbon cable. And of course you would now have 6 servo motors and also the CPU which is mounted on back of the headstock. Guess what I’m trying to say is too much to go wrong. And allot of custom parts to replace just take a good look at that tail piece on the Gibson web site, looks like any other tailpiece but notice the insulting sleeves for each string this is for the operation of the tuners.

But there again could be the norm in 10 years or so , who knows.

 

[Rocky]

In Canada they are $2195.


I spent an hour with one and was impressed. The guitar has a nice acoustic tone, is easy to play and had a great setup. The tuning system is easy to use and bang on accurate. You can also save your own tunings in the guitars memory....pretty hip if you ask me.

Only drawbacks for me were that it took several strums to get the thing to tune itself (I can do it just as fast on my Les Paul with a normal tuner) and the color is beyond hideous.

the guitar does have a 'speed mode' for tuning that I didnt try.

 

[6L6C]

In Canada they are $2195

Have to look it up, looks like I'm wrong.
Unless the USD shrunk down some more
again

 

[6L6C]

Rocky

So you are pretty much like it and it works well that is cool. Hey I don’t mind being wrong! So the technology is basically in place, aside from the color can you see yourself buying one in the future even if the technology was leased to another company like PRS. Aaahh, can you go after a guitar just because of the tuning system?
Real shame about the color.

I am happy that you say it plays and sounds good

 

[thirstypirate]

I checked one out today and thought it was great. When I first heard about the concept I thought it was a BS way for people to tune up without having to train their ear to do it. Now that I have seen one first hand I have changed my mind. It would be very useful for people who play in bands that use a lot of different tuning during one live performance. For the rest of us it is just a novelty thing. Kind of like power windows in a car. You don't need them but why not...

 

[thirstypirate]

Just for general info, it was $2,200 and the store received 12 total. The guy doing the demo said that he sold 8 in the first three hours.

 

[steeldragonjovi]

yeah, I could see how handy they would be, but it's still playing a machine. I, personally, think it would be too much to replace if something goes wrong on the road.

At the home, I think it would be a great thing to have.

 

[Bruce Dickenson]

The local shop I went to said it is a piece of crap. It looks ridiculous, and whatever happened to being able to know your own instrument? Apparently all it is is a studio painted up like a bigger piece of crap. All this info from local shop. Personally I agree 100% with local shop.

 

[thinskin57]

a tuner is cheaper.

 

[Rocky]

Rocky

So you are pretty much like it and it works well that is cool. Hey I don’t mind being wrong! So the technology is basically in place, aside from the color can you see yourself buying one in the future even if the technology was leased to another company like PRS. Aaahh, can you go after a guitar just because of the tuning system?
Real shame about the color.

I am happy that you say it plays and sounds good

They are a studio...some will be nice players others will be mutts. The one I tried was an impressive guitar.

I dont see myself buying one though. I am using Tom Anderson and Brian Moore customs. I have a great Les Paul already which collects dust. I have no need for another Gibson that I wont use.

 

[trem]

http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=139015

~trem