Has anyone played the Yamaha EZ-AG?

[ChiyoDad]

I saw this guitar at The Sharper Image about a year ago and I said, ... "Yeah, .. right.". It's really a MIDI controller and synthesizer that's shaped and controlled like a guitar.

 

But every now and then, I find myself wishing that I had a silent travel guitar that I could at least keep my fingers busy with; memorizing fret positions and practicing right-hand exercises.

 

Then I saw Eduardo Diaz playing the EZ-AG on YouTube!

 

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Now, I'm thinking that I should give this $200 synthesizer some serious consideration.

 

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It's no slouch either as a MIDI controller. This fellow is using it to control several other voices. Listen to the remarkable effects!

 

I doubt that it would truly excel as a training device. Still, as long as you know that you're getting a portable synth just to keep your muscle-memory in shape, it may be an acceptable substitute for a guitar while on the road.

[Stackabones]

Whoa! Crazy lookin' Yammie Synth Midi Thang GAS!!!!

[Scott Fonseca]

That thing is CRAZY!