Electromagnetic Guitar System Features Floating Strings
The needs of the project required the creation of an electric guitar which features floating strings. The engineer developed an electromagnetic guitar system which enables stringless guitar playing through his invention. The introduction of magnetic fields by Krantz enables him to create instruments which do not need traditional bracing and tuning pegs.
The process involves using magnetism to replace all physical truss rods. The design functions through magnets which create all the necessary tension to support strings suspended in midair. The design solution created problems for engineers who had to create a stable system which could control all types of vibrations.
Engineers achieved their goal through successful execution of their design challenges. The first designs faced problems when strings either broke or moved out of position because of magnetic instability. The stronger magnets which Krantz used together with his calibration method solved the problem. The magnetic field of one string would commonly disrupt the tuning process for nearby strings which required a new approach.
The engineer accomplished precise sound control at classical guitar levels through his testing of different string lengths and thicknesses. The final prototype uses metal body construction because it needs to handle the force of magnetic fields. Real-time magnet movement provides the design with a unique feature. The musician can use this function to create new sounds through dynamic timbre changes which traditional electric guitars cannot produce.
