funky fretboard

[ROCK ON]

Hey
I went to see the hamsters not long ago. The lead guitarist (for the encore) brought out this guitar with a load of LEDs along the fretboard that lit up whenever he flicked this switch. A long shot i know, but does anyone know of a site/book that gives tips/help on how to do cool things like this?

[earthman buck]

Was it something like this (http://fretlord.com/FretlightZ_LED_fretboard_illuminator.htm)? Or was it more like this (http://www.simscustom.com/html/simsleds.htm)?

[rockonn91]

wouldnt LED's in your fretboard screw with the signal somewhat? like, wouldnt the pups pick it up a bit?

[Akira]

Was it something like this (http://fretlord.com/FretlightZ_LED_fretboard_illuminator.htm)? Or was it more like this (http://www.simscustom.com/html/simsleds.htm)?

That first link is awesome.

[pure]

hmmm.. he could have problem memorising? http://www.fretlight.com/

[ren]

The first link earthman posted - you can buy that on ebay... It's just a plastic strinp that sticks to the top edge of the neck, and is battery powered. Requires no mods to the guitar.

Option 2 is what I have in one of my guitars, and that was the guy that did it. I don't have any issues with interference etc. Couldn't tell you about cost though as I bought the guitar that way....

Unless you're very handy at this kind of stuff, doing it yourself would be pretty tricky - you're gonna have to get the finger board off the neck, drill it all out and route all the electrics. Mine has a compartment in the back for a 9v battery like active pickups - again, not something I'd want to do myself....

[acapella]

I SEEN something like the second link Brendon put up in a Pillar video. It was on the bass and the lights lit up in different patterns while he played, it looks pretty cool to see in action. Yep.

[ericthecableguy]

Vai plays a guitar with blue lighted frets on the new G3 video during Building the Church.

[ren]

Vai plays a guitar with blue lighted frets on the new G3 video during Building the Church.

Yeah... it's his main stage guitar now.... called 'Mojo' as I recall. He used it loads when I saw him on tour. That Sims guy does the fretboard lights for him too....