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No strings? Not much of a guitar then, is it?

Where we’re going, we don’t needs strings.

Ho hum. You’re off on that BTTF vibe again. Go on, then. What is this futuristic instrument?

It’s called Kurv, and it’s a gesture-reading, wireless-strumming digital guitar that’s small enough to slip in your pocket. Busking will never be the same again.

OK, you’ve got my attention. How does it work?

To use it you strap the ‘fretboard’ on to your hand then pluck with the pick to play – there’s one built for right-handed players and another for southpaws. It pairs over Bluetooth to your iPhone and the notes get played through its headphone socket, so you can practice solo with a pair of headphones or hook it up to a proper set of speakers.

OK, sounds like it might be a useful learning tool.

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