Optek Launches FG-400 Series Fretlight GuitarsSee songs light up underneath your fingertips
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October 21, 2004
Optek Music Systems announced their new FG-400 series
electric guitar. The FG-421 guitar has a patented system that shows a player exactly
where to place their fingers by utilizing an embedded light system contained within an advanced
polymer fingerboard. The Fretlight guitar allows a beginner through advanced guitarist to learn
and play their favorite types of music with an interactive computer software program.
The classic rock and roll styled electric guitar is available in both right- and left-handed versions and is linked directly to a users personal computer
system via USB. The Guitar Power software for Windows (included with the guitar) drives a series of 132 LED lights
in the Fretlight guitar's fretboard to illuminate specific notes and chords for songs. This allows
users to learn and play a variety of rhythm and lead guitar for mastering classical, blues, rock,
country and heavy metal music. The interactive learning software gives a player the ability to
create or learn guitar music at the pace they choose.
The company has planned a limited production of the new FG-400 series electric guitar available
for delivery to its customers by December 2004. The Fretlight guitar currently retails for $599.00
and is sold through the company's web site.
A retrofit Fretlight neck is also available. For more information, visit their web site at www.optekmusic.com. | 
