Solene
An electric guitar-like instrument played using the two-handed tapping technique

"Condensed"
Condensed interpretations of 5 long-winded Rock Classics performed while held captive aboard the Russian Space Station.
2008 Instrumental Category 		"Tapping the Pipeline"
A variety of musical styles including Rock and Classical featuring the Solene. 		"Stringman"
Fun, tuneful and reflective solo fingerstyle guitar with hints of folk and Classical.
Cover of "You Can't Always Get What You Want" from Condensed
Solene
  • Tuned like a 7 stringed guitar
  • Tubular fretboard accommodates natural contour of hands
  • Slanted frets for wrist and forearm alignment
  • Made of anodized aluminum tubing
    • The name Solene (so-lean) is derived from the pronunciation of the Greek word solen meaning pipe - the shape of the instrument. The tubular body with slanted, meandering frets positioned on the outer surface provides a new playing area for the two-handed tapping technique. Since it can be tuned like a seven stringed guitar, guitarists can visualize intervals in a familiar way.
    Specifications
    Weight 3 lbs.
    Body Aluminum tube 3 feet in length, 3 inch diameter, 0.060 wall
    Finish Anodized Black, Blue, Red or Green
    Scale Length 25.5 inches (at 0 fret)
    Fret Wire 18 guage stainless steel
    Fret Angle 45 degrees
    String Spacing 9/32 inch
    Pickups 2 single coil pickups with staggered pole pieces
    Pickup Combinations Bridge, parallel in phase, neck



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