Novo design para a guitarra elétrica: a guitarra do futuro

Abstract

This study presents an alternative to electric guitars designing, based on current and available technological advances. Through the history of the instrument, its most famous and most sold models, its manufacturing processes and materials, the target is to develop the issue of a new design for electric guitars, based on the classic rock and the guitarists of the period. For this purpose, researches have been made within professional and amateur players, manufacturers, sellers, teachers, young musicians, as well as external references such as articles, musical records, books, websites, foruns and international manufacturers. The main achieved results show a resistance of the musicians - mainly professional - to accept a new design, since they already have their favourite models. Thus, the project has been focused on a specific audience, with a conceptual guitar, with the latest technologies allied to the ordinary functions of a standart guitar, using a new design devide which allows this connection.