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Welcome to the Milwaukee Servoelectric Guitar ProjectThe Milwaukee Servoelectric Guitar Project is a volunteer effort to promote the advancement of servoelectric guitars and their design. Learn how to build this versatile instrument and advance the boundaries of experimental music.What Is a Servo Electric Guitar?A servoelectric guitar is a fretless guitar that is played by controlling servomotors that change the tension of the strings over an octave or more on a real-time basis. Tuning is maintained by closed loop tension feedback for rapid and predictable response. Relatively small electrical motors and DC servo amplifiers are possible through a novel compensator spring design. How Hard Is It To Build A Servo Electric Guitar?Using the Milwaukee servoelectric guitar design, a servoelectric guitar can be constructed with a relatively modest home workshop having a jigsaw and electric drill and using standard components available from a hardware store, electronic supply catalog, hobbyist websites, and surplus parts dealers. The project is not simple, however. You should have access to basic electronic equipment including a voltmeter and oscilloscope and a good working knowledge of electrical circuitry or friend who has such knowledge. The current prototype was constructed using the additional tools of the table saw, drill press, and power sander. |
What Can I Do with a Milwaukee Servoelectric GuitarThe Milwaukee servoelectric guitar design and the contents of this website are free to use under an attribute/non-commercial/share-alike open-source license. Guitars built under this license can be used in both commercial and non-commercial performances. How Can I Support the Milwaukee Servoelectric Guitar Project?Build a guitar and send us photos to display on this site or get one of our custom designed shirts to wear See us in the April '09 issue of Popular Science |
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