Great Machines: Musical Instruments: Not Heavy Metal
June 1, 2008
For decades, electric guitars have gleaned design cues from automobiles. Sleek body design, eye-catching paint palettes, and generous chrome appointments have graced these electrified instruments since their inception in the 1930s. Yet carbon fiber, used in cars for years, has been a rarity in the world of musical instruments. Following the automotive industry’s lead, XOX Audio Tools now offers the lightweight Handle electric guitar, designed by Peter Solomon. The instrument’s mono chassis, crafted in carbon fiber, contains hollow chambers that exude a resonance similar to that of semi-acoustic guitars. This unique design delivers a sonically superior electric guitar that weighs only 4.4 pounds, compared to the average electric guitar’s eight or nine pounds. The Handle is also ergonomically comfortable with its slim profile, contoured body, a 25.5-inch scale, and 24-fret neck. Finally, it boasts a wider harmonic range than electric guitars made of wood. The Handle’s cutting-edge technology and exceptional design form one unique instrument.
XOX Audio Tools, www.xoxaudiotools.com
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