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HyVibe Guitar digital in a way that has never been done before," according to the company. "Since we excite our guitar by the bridge, the ori- gin of the digital sound is practically the same as the natural excitation by the strings," according to a press release. "When the live sound, the effects, and the backing tracks are all coming from the gui- tar itself, it's a unique experience that the player can really feel," added Dr. Mamou- Mani. Features include a responsive and dynamic acoustic guitar, built with a solid AA spruce top and refined craftsmanship, natural feel and a rich range of tones. Multi-effects from the body of the guitar include chorus, reverb, delay, distortion, phaser, tremolo, boost and more. Mobile App Control for the HyVibe is controlled by Android and iOS, where users change the effects on the guitar, share effect set- ting, and recording with friends others wordwide. Users can also record, loop and share instantly via Bluetooth connectivity. Players can use the body of the guitar as a speaker for backing tracks or play- back. A built-in tuner, metronome, and EQ is also available. The HyVibe Guitar is available for pre-order on Indiegogo.com. Current price for the HyVibe acoustic gui- tar is. $549 at Indiegogo.com price,but is subject to change. february 2018 illinoisentertainer.com 47